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Photo ⓒ Joshi Radin

​​Curator and Arts Administrator 
​With a multidisciplinary interest in arts and economics, I am a versatile Arts Administrator with experience in exhibitions management, programming, and curatorial practice, focusing on international cultural exchanges.​

Among other projects, I worked as Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Programs for Dimensions of Citizenship, the US entry for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. I am currently the Exhibits Project Manager at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. 

Exhibitions Management
My profession is focused on the management and production of exhibitions that explore current relevant issues through art and design. With experience developed while working in the hectic world of Biennials, I enjoy each and every moment of exhibitions planning, from the spark of a new concept to the physical installation of artworks. 

Project Management
Throughout my career, I had the opportunity of managing projects that spanned from artist talks, symposia and performances, to parties and VIP events. This is the main skill at the base of my profession. Over time, I was able to develop my own project management tools which I cherish and adapt to each and every project I work on. 

Curatorial
In 2019-2020 I will collaborate with Chicago Artists Coalition as HATCH Projects curatorial resident. My curatorial work aims to unveil cross-cultural practices as a platform for discussion around politically and socially engaged issues.
I had come to believe that art must be disturbing, art must ask questions, art must predict the future.
Marina Abramović , "Walk Through Walls"

Experience

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA DI CHICAGO, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND COMMUNICATION
​Chicago, IL - since Jan. 2022 
  • Managed temporary and permanent exhibitions in-house development, from conceptualization to installation;
  • Developed and managed cultural initiatives, curating content and managing the related logistics.
  • Worked with partner institutions and acted as representative of the Institute. °Curated and installed original exhibitions.
  • Directed the communication campaigns of the institute and developed communication strategies for social media and other active channels.
  • Responsible of training interns.
PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM, EXHIBITS PROJECT MANAGER
​Chicago, IL - Oct. 2019 to Aug. 2021
  • Managed temporary and permanent exhibitions in-house development, from conceptualization to installation; participated in all related aspects, including research, writing of didactic materials, coordinating loans, design, fabrication and installation; developed and monitored budgets and production; conducted primary topic research and participated in the ongoing effort to present, and interpret permanent collections; served as liaison to education, visitor service and marketing teams. 
  • Managed leased exhibitions procurement; created and maintained all temporary exhibits project schedules, strategic development and budgets; oversaw and tracked exhibit production progress; reported on the incoming and outgoing conditions of leased exhibit elements; researched, wrote, and edited exhibit labels, visitor collateral, and other exhibition interpretation materials.
  • ​Served as a member of the Museum's EDI and Workplace Climate Team.
US PAVILION, VENICE BIENNALE 2018, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMS
​Chicago, IL - Aug. 2017 to Jun. 2019
  • Exhibition management: Oversaw the development of the US Pavilion exhibition Dimensions of Citizenship at the Venice Biennale Architettura 2018, commissioned by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. Managed the re-installation for the second run of the show at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago. Managed administrative procedures, logistics and exhibition installation, including management of project budgets, production schedule, contractors and installers. Operated registration functions, including shipping and handling coordination.
  • Programs, events and logistics: Managed logistics and staffing of programs and events at the US Pavilion and other venues in Venice and Chicago; acted as a liaison to partnering Italian organizations.
  • Administration and Development: Managed scheduling and planning related to the US Pavilion project; managed administrative and financial procedures; worked with SAIC and UChicago to fundraise.
  • Communications/Publications: supported the development of a Digital Pavilion, US Pavilion catalogue and overall communication strategy.
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, AICAD 2018 SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZER
Chicago, IL - Jun. 2018 to Nov. 2018
  • Co-organized the AICAD 2018 Symposium, titled Artists/Designers/Citizens. Managed logistics and staffing lectures, programs, and opening events. Developed programs content and formats. Managed relationships with artists, keynotes and lecturers and coordinated their participation to the symposium.
  • Managed scheduling and planning related to the project; managed administrative and financial procedures.
  • Worked with SAIC staff for the development and implementation of the symposium's communication strategy and all related communication materials.
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL, PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Chicago, IL - Jun. 2017 to Sept. 2017
  • Events coordination: assisted in coordinating events logistics and production; managed development and realization of selected special programs.
  • ​Content management: collected and managed information related to exhibition production; database management; web management; production of information materials (Indesign).
  • Administrative support: managed office maintenance; organized staff meetings; front office services.
ROGER BROWN STUDY COLLECTION, CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
Chicago, IL - Sept. 2016 to May 2017
  • Collection management: assisted in conservation and interpretation of objects and artworks.
  • Contributed to the development of a digital database and catalogue raisonné (Filemaker Pro).
  • Provided guided tours of the collection.
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, TEACHING ASSISTANT AIADO DEPARTMENT 
Chicago, IL - Sep. 2016 to May 2017
  • Administrative Assistant: provided organizational and administrative support for the development of a designed object collection in collaboration with West Supply.
  • Project management: assisted with development and planning of an exhibition at Rossana Orlandi Gallery in Milan (Italy). Travel, accommodation and schedule management.
  • Other relevant tasks: students advising; international communications; translation.
EXPO CHICAGO, INTERN 
Chicago, IL - Jun. 2016 to Aug. 2016
  • VIP Management: assisted with development of VIP special events and services; managed outreach; coordinated VIP tour staffing; website and database maintenance.
  • Development: created and maintained the sponsors database; oversaw the assignment of due benefits.
  • Acted as point of contact for Italian guests and Italian Embassy; organized guests’ travel and accommodation arrangements.
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, LOW-RESIDENCY MFA PROGRAMMING FELLOW
Chicago, IL - Jun. 2016 to Jul. 2016 
  • Supported the Low-Residency MFA Program in developing the talk series Visiting Artists Program. 
  • Event management: organized the event Open Studio Night.
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, MAAAP GRADUATE ASSISTANT 
Chicago, IL - Jan. 2016 to Aug. 2016
  • Administrative assistant: supported administrative staff and acted a liaison between the office and the program's students. Organized travels and accommodations for guest speakers.
  • Research fellow: developed research on marketing strategies for promoting BFA and MFA Arts Administration programs.
  • Event management: organized the end of the year symposium for the MFA Arts Administration program, titled "Showcase". Directed a team organizing the exhibition part of the event.
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT
​Chicago, IL - Sept. 2016 - May 2016
  • Provided front office services.
  • Office maintenance.
  • Data entry and database maintenance.
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, TEACHING ASSISTANT ART HISTORY
Chicago, IL - Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2015
  • TA for the class "World Culture", Prof. Nancy Feldman.
  • Supported and advised students on a daily base.
  • Assignments and papers editing and grading.
  • Teach set-up of the room in preparation for class. 
VENERANDA FABBRICA DEL DUOMO, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Milan, Italy - Jan. 2015 to Jul. 2015
  • Fundraising project Get your Spire: provided direct assistance to current and potential donors; processed donations and maintained database; produced evaluation reports.
  • Social media management: created content and managed daily posting on social media.
  • Support for Special Events Department: provided administrative and logistics support.
UNIVERSITA' CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE, TEACHING ASSISTANT MASTER OF MUSEOLOGY, MUSEOGRAPHY AND ARTS ADMINISTRATION 
Milan, Italy - Jan. 2015 to Jul. 2015
  • Assisted guest speakers during talks, setting up the room and preparing requested materials.
  • Acted as point of contact for guest speakers, program directors and students managing communications and distribution of class materials.
  • Accompanied students during field trips and acted as point of contact with tour guides on site.
ASSOCIAZIONE NOI DEL TOSI, INTERN
Busto Arsizio, Italy - Oct. 2013 to Feb. 2014
  • Communication and social media management.
  • Data entry and database maintenance.
  • Processed new memberships and provided members assistance.
  • Assisted in planning and organization of special events and conferences.
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