Keira Garland
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Emerging Curator and Arts Administrator with a track record of developing innovative creative strategies and fostering robust connections with artists. Proven expertise in enhancing social media engagement, installing art efficiently, and in all parts of the exhibition process.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Avant Garden Events - Curator + Event Coordinator
Personal Initiative
Sydney, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- Discovered and connected with visual artists, discussing exhibition details and artistic visions through in-person meetings and online correspondence.
- Created compelling social media content and maintained a consistent posting schedule, leading to more than 100 participants at the most recent event.
- Coordinated the installation of artworks while ensuring efficient dialogue with galleries and artists.
- Wrote and presented successful proposals for exhibitions with El Faro Gallery, Lucid Gallery, Alpha House Gallery, and Prop Gallery.
- Utilized interpersonal communication skills and art knowledge to facilitate engaging art workshops.
Life Drawing Model
Art Drawing Social Club + Many Others
Sydney, NSW
07.2023 - Current
- Developed deep insights into the creative processes of the artists and the photographers I worked with for the advertising.
- Cultivated artistic collaboration opportunities through creative connections.
Social Media & Arts Administration Intern
Outloud - Bankstown Arts Centre
Sydney, NSW
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Refined wording of social media marketing materials to enhance impact.
- Collaborated with team members to write multiple grant applications, securing funding, including the Queer Futures Fund.
- Developed innovative event concepts with a team, boosting attendance at Outloud's Bankstown Arts Centre events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Philosophy
University of Sydney
Sydney NSWSkills
- Event Marketing
- Digital Design Skills
- Effective Writing
- Clear Communicator
Accomplishments
- Install Volunteer: Head On Photo Festival 2024, Bondi Beach.
- Social Media + Event Organizer for the Creative Circle Event by Harmonity
- Curator + Installer for Exhibition at Goodspace Gallery (before Avant Garden Events)
- Exhibition Photographer for SCASS (Sydney College of the Arts Student Society)
- Artist Talk Volunteer for the Union Made Exhibition, Chau Chak Wing Museum
Affiliations
- Painting & Exhibiting my art
- Writing
- Organizing musical gigs for my band
Timeline
Avant Garden Events - Curator + Event Coordinator
Personal Initiative
06.2024 - Current
Social Media & Arts Administration Intern
Outloud - Bankstown Arts Centre
02.2024 - 12.2024
Life Drawing Model
Art Drawing Social Club + Many Others
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Philosophy
University of Sydney
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