Yulia Vashchenko
Summary
Yulia Vashchenko is an accomplished artist, art lecturer, program author, exhibition curator, and leader in higher education administration and academia. She possesses significant experience in teaching, curriculum development, and organising artistic events.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Columnist (Freelance)
Sydney-based cultural newspaper
01.2025 - Current
- Crafted articles about art history and contemporary art for a wide readership
- Researched, analyzed and presented artistic topics in an engaging and accessible style.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Responded to reader comments with professionalism and tact to avoid escalating concerns.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Art Instructor (Part-time)
Linguistic School, Strathfield
01.2025 - Current
- Taught painting classes to students from diverse backgrounds.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through hands-on workshops.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Prepared and gather materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Inspired students and help develop creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate the learning process of each child.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed classroom behaviour to establish and maintain clear classroom behaviour and discipline expectations.
Head of Artistic Union
Our Workshop
03.2022 - Current
- Organised plein air events, painting master classes, exhibitions, and art lectures.
- Provide professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assist in day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthen communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Head of the Painting Department
Faculty of Arts, Russian State Social University
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Planned, organised, and supervised educational, activities within the department for both bachelor’s and master’s programs.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Gained strong leadership skills in managing projects from start to finish.
- Organised professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Distributed teaching loads and monitored the implementation of individual teachers’ work plans and departmental objectives.
- Provided organisational and methodological support for the educational process.
- Participated in staff meetings and university leadership sessions.
- Taught courses in academic painting and composition according to the curriculum and Federal State Educational Standards.
- Developed course materials within the 54.04.01 ‘Environmental Design’ program.
- Organised student enrichment activities, such as excursions, museum visits, competitions, and conferences.
- Authored the DPO course "Painting" and delivered course instruction.
Head of the Faculty of Fine Arts
Correspondence People's University of Arts, Moscow
12.2013 - 12.2022
- Designed and delivered original courses and lectures on painting and art history, including master classes on reproducing works by old masters.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Provided instruction on art theory and history, and managed demonstrations of plastic poses (model selection and staging for multiple training levels).
- Organised competitions in remote formats and prepared students for exhibitions in both full-time and distance modalities.
- Assisted in the development of training courses for art teachers.
- Led plein air sessions in various Russian cities.
Education
Painter -
Surikov Moscow State Art Institute of Painting
01.2015
Fine Art Teacher - undefined
ZNUI
01.2014
Economist-Lawyer - Physics
MEPhI
01.2006
Skills
- Creative cloud proficiency
- In-depth research
- Social media use
- Content strategy
- Deadline adherence
- Researching
- Proofreading skills
- Audience analysis
- Mentoring and coaching
- Creative writing
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Union of Artists of Russia (March 2015 – present)
- Creative Union of Artists of Russia – present
- Participated in personal and group exhibitions held in major institutions such as the Union of Artists of Russia, State Tretyakov Gallery, Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, UN Information Centre, House of Nationalities, and Moscow Exhibition Halls.
Languages
English (spoken)
Russian
Timeline
Art Columnist (Freelance)
Sydney-based cultural newspaper
01.2025 - Current
Art Instructor (Part-time)
Linguistic School, Strathfield
01.2025 - Current
Head of the Painting Department
Faculty of Arts, Russian State Social University
01.2023 - 04.2024
Head of Artistic Union
Our Workshop
03.2022 - Current
Head of the Faculty of Fine Arts
Correspondence People's University of Arts, Moscow
12.2013 - 12.2022
Fine Art Teacher - undefined
ZNUI
Economist-Lawyer - Physics
MEPhI
Painter -
Surikov Moscow State Art Institute of Painting
International Experience
- Art Instructor, Arts Club, Maera, Italy (May 2019)
- Delivered master classes for teenagers on the program "Galloping through the fine art of all times."
Teaching Experience
- Painting, Drawing, and Composition Teacher – Course for leaders of fine art collectives (June 2023, October–November 2023)
- Children’s Art School, Moscow (April 2022 – January 2023)
- Developed manuals and auxiliary materials.
- Organised plein air sessions and children’s competitions, serving as a jury member.
- Participated in the school’s evaluation committee.
- Conducted drawing master classes in watercolour, gouache, and ink, as well as an engraving course.
Training
- Legal Framework for Combating Corruption in Education (December 2023)
- Providing First Aid Before Medical Care (December 2023)
- Innovative Technologies for Implementing Higher Education Programs for People with Disabilities (December 2023)
- Electronic Information and Educational Environment for Higher Education (December 2023)