Saskia Cook-Knowles
Mimili,NT
Summary
Knowledgeable Studio Assistant/ Coordinator with a solid foundation in managing studio operations and ensuring seamless workflow in cross cultural environments. Proven ability to coordinate and oversee daily studio tasks efficiently. Skilled in problem solving, significantly contributing to art production.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Coordinator
Mimili Maku Arts
08.2024 - Current
- Support and train artworkers in their roles (e.g. stretching canvas, photograph artworks, etc.)
- coordinate artworker jobs to ensure studio efficiency.
- manage canvas schedules and stock for use of members of the art centre.
- facilitate open and close of the art centre.
- Coordinate and assist in bush-trips
- Support and facilitate the development of quality art production for exhibition
- Foster and nurture artistic talent, work with self-initiative and creativity
- Artist travel support.
- art centre administration support
- Mix sophisticated pallettes
Studio Assistant
Mimili Maku Arts
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Catalogue and document completed artworks, using SAM database, and document artists’ biographical details
- Maintain best practice artwork storage
- Organise packing and freight of artworks
- Work with artists as requested by the manager on specific exhibition or project outcomes
- multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Enhanced studio workflow by organizing equipment and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Managed inventory and supplies, ensuring timely delivery for continuous project work.
- Mix sophisticated pallettes
Studio Assistant
Iwantja Arts
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintain the Tjatu Gallery with adequate stock, regulated pricing, and invoicing to support financially successful returns for artists.
- post-production of work
- facilitate art production
- maintain the SAM Data base
- stretch, and prime canvases
- mix paint
Education
Certificate III - Horticulture
Pastow Tafe
Sydney, NSW08.2020
High School Diploma -
Smiths Hill High School
Wollongong, NSW12.2019
Skills
- working in cross cultural environments
- SAM Data Base
- Manual drivers licence
- Social Media
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Schedule Management
- Paint mixing
Timeline
Studio Coordinator
Mimili Maku Arts
08.2024 - Current
Studio Assistant
Mimili Maku Arts
09.2023 - 12.2023
Studio Assistant
Iwantja Arts
01.2023 - 06.2023
Certificate III - Horticulture
Pastow Tafe
High School Diploma -
Smiths Hill High School
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