Fleur McArthur
Croydon Sth,VIC
Summary
To contribute to the advancement of the Arts, Heritage ,Community and Cultural sectors in Australia, by engagement with creative and dynamic ideas across all levels and sectors of the community.
Professional consultant with track record of providing valuable insights and strategic solutions to diverse clients. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive impactful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Curator/ Administration Support for Annual Exhibition
City Of Whittlesea, Plenty Ranges Art and Convention Centre (PRACC)
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Exhibition development, working with Art and Cultural Engagement staff, facilitating participation of community, administration for exhibition, editing communications, proofreading documents such as labels, artist agreements .Curation and Artist /Community liaison, background research, installation, spatial design, workshop facilitator, volunteer co-ordination/roster scheduling.
- PUBLIC ART AUDIT: Conducted audit and assessment including condition reporting of all public art works in the City of Whittlesea.Photographed individual works , wrote condition reports, updated public art register spreadsheet, compiled a hard copy report of over 250 pages for council reference and documentation and evaluation.Identified potential sites for new artworks.
- Curated diverse art exhibitions, showcasing local and international artists to enhance community engagement.
- Developed educational programs and workshops to promote artistic expression among community members.
- Collaborated with local artists to create interactive installations, increasing visitor interaction and satisfaction.
- Managed collection inventory, implementing systematic documentation processes for improved accessibility and organization.
- Facilitated artist talks and panel discussions, fostering dialogue between creators and the public.
- Evaluated exhibition outcomes through visitor feedback, refining future programming based on community interests.
- Received, photographed, catalogued, researched and prepared exhibition objects for display for HOPE Exhibition.
- Maintained collection records and performed annual inventory of Public Art collection.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services including exhibit fabrication, installation materials procurement, contributing to cost-effective project management.
Interiors / Fine Art Consultant
Treasures of Istanbul
07.2025 - Current
- Consultation with clients, measuring rugs for client interiors, documentation and photography,client sales, stock take and inventory, maintaining displays for jewellery, rugs, lighting , homewares and ceramics.
- Advised clients on art selection, enhancing personal collections and investment portfolios.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends in fine art and artists.
- Educated clients about the importance of provenance documentation, assisting them in obtaining necessary paperwork for their acquisitions.
Visitor Services Officer
Melbourne Recital Centre
01.2009 - Current
- Delivery of outstanding customer service to all patrons at world -class music performance venue. Tasks include meeting and greeting all patrons, ushering patrons in and out of auditorium, resolving ticketing issues, cloakroom assistance, providing information about music and arts events, delivering information to all patrons about artworks in the MRC Collection and providing highest quality customer service to all patrons and VIPS.
- (casual)
- Assisted visitors with inquiries, enhancing overall engagement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated ticketing processes, ensuring efficient service delivery and accurate transactions.
- Facilitated guided tours of the venue, promoting awareness of programs and services offered.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a welcoming environment for all guests.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Managed visitor feedback, identifying areas for improvement in service offerings.
- Supported event planning processes by assisting with logistics, setup, registration, and guest assistance during special occasions at the museum.
Education programs Assistant
Deakin University Art Gallery
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the delivery and facilitation of Art based activity for the Deakin Small Sculpture Award for Heatherwood School students .Assisted in setting up space, assisting students with their work, providing encouragement and art based tuition, assisting with clean up of space and equipment.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for gallery programs
- Coordinated logistics for workshops and events, ensuring smooth operations
Exhibition Assistant
University of Melbourne
09.2022
- Conducting interviews with visitors to gain insight into their experiences and interactions to the exhibition. Assistance with event set -up , general information about exhibition.
Freelance Research/writing project
Museum of Chinese Australian History
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Independent research and writing project into two pieces from the Museum Collection. Specific research into Imperial Chinese lions to provide content for Museum tours and school education programmes. Provided a written report with images and content approx. 750 words.
Arts Administration Support/Collection Research
Brimbank City Council
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Compiling and researching information on Artists and Artworks. Tasks included independent research/data gathering, identifying /verifying correct and accurate online information/references, conducting pictorial collection research, compiling images into central database, applying accession numbers , compiling data & images into central spreadsheet for collection catalogue.
Public Art Assistant
City of Casey, Bunjil Place
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducting extensive audit of all Public artworks within the City of Casey.Tasks involved individually photographing each work on -site, site visits, writing condition reports for each work,obtaining GPS co-ordinates for future Council use in developing data spreadsheet, researching history of works and Public Art Collection, assessing condition of works,finding solutions for restoration/conservation in line with Council and Collection guidelines, pictorial collection accessioning, images sourcing, image selection and accessioning into collection.
Public Art Audit Assistant
Knox City Council
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducting audit of all Public and Civic artworks in Council Collection.Tasks included conducting research into Public Art Collection, individual site visits to each work, photographing each work , identifying /locating each work, writing condition reports for each work, finding solutions for restoration/conservation of damaged works according to Council plan, data entry into Vernon catalogue, accessioning works into new collection management system,image and pictorial sourcing /accessioning, image selection for council website. Constant updates with Public Art officer and other council staff.
- (Volunteer/Paid)
Art Restoration and Exhibition Project
Rotary and Violence free families charity
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Management and restoration/conservation of 30 life-sized fibreglass horses.Collaboration between Rotary and Violence Free Families which culminated in a charity auction.Restoration/Conservation of works completed by 30 different Australian Artists from 2020 onwards. Assessed damaged works, completed appropriate restorations, oversaw one volunteer, created maintenance schedule, maintained direct contact with exhibition sponsors and delivered regular updates.
- “Horses for Causes”
Research Assistant
Baillieu Library Drawings & Prints Collection, University of Melbourne
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Research/Exhibition assistance for “ Studies for Masters” Exhibition. Conducted thorough research into Italian Baroque drawings, researched background to works, wrote notes, contacted international experts for opinions and assistance with identification, compiled information which led to a discovery of an incorrect attribution , assisted with moving /handling of artworks, wrote final report on work for Curator.
- Volunteer.
Design/Sales Consultant/2IC
Creswick Natural Fibres
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Providing excellent customer service to all customers. Tasks include retail sales, customer service, stock replenishment, interstore transfers/orders, customer order fulfilment, providing quotations for bedding range, visual merchandising, training other team members
- (pt/casual)
Design and Sales Consultant/2IC
Sheridan Australia
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Providing excellent customer service to all customers.Strong sales consultant. Tasks included retail sales, visual merchandising, stock inventory and replenishment, stocktaking, pricing and barcoding, meeting daily and monthly budgets, interstore transfers and orders. Providing friendly, positive . professional customer service attitude to all customers.
- (p/t)
Education
Master of Arts - Art Curatorship
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC12-2017
Film/TV
VCA/University of Melbourne
11-2009
Graduate Certificate - Landscape Architecture
University of Melbourne
01.2007
Advanced Diploma - Product/Jewellery design
Box Hill Institute
01.2000
Bachelor of Fine Art - Ceramics
VCA/University of Melbourne
01.1998
Associate Diploma - Ceramics
Swinburne
01.1995
Advanced Certificate - Art & Design
Box Hill Institute
01.1993
HSC/VCE - undefined
Billanook College
Skills
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Client relationships
- Integrity and honesty
- Team leadership & development
Timeline
Interiors / Fine Art Consultant
Treasures of Istanbul
07.2025 - Current
Community Curator/ Administration Support for Annual Exhibition
City Of Whittlesea, Plenty Ranges Art and Convention Centre (PRACC)
11.2024 - 06.2025
Education programs Assistant
Deakin University Art Gallery
09.2024 - 09.2024
Exhibition Assistant
University of Melbourne
09.2022
Arts Administration Support/Collection Research
Brimbank City Council
06.2022 - 08.2023
Public Art Assistant
City of Casey, Bunjil Place
06.2021 - 12.2022
Design/Sales Consultant/2IC
Creswick Natural Fibres
01.2021 - 01.2025
Public Art Audit Assistant
Knox City Council
07.2019 - 03.2020
Freelance Research/writing project
Museum of Chinese Australian History
05.2019 - 07.2019
Art Restoration and Exhibition Project
Rotary and Violence free families charity
05.2017 - 11.2017
Design and Sales Consultant/2IC
Sheridan Australia
01.2017 - 01.2021
Research Assistant
Baillieu Library Drawings & Prints Collection, University of Melbourne
03.2016 - 07.2016
Visitor Services Officer
Melbourne Recital Centre
01.2009 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Product/Jewellery design
Box Hill Institute
Bachelor of Fine Art - Ceramics
VCA/University of Melbourne
Associate Diploma - Ceramics
Swinburne
Advanced Certificate - Art & Design
Box Hill Institute
HSC/VCE - undefined
Billanook College
Master of Arts - Art Curatorship
University of Melbourne
Film/TV
VCA/University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate - Landscape Architecture
University of Melbourne