2004 St. George Botanic Garden Art Show St. Croix, VI March
2003 A Leg to Stand On fundraiser Exhibition New York, NY October
2003 Arlev Art “Affordable Art Fair” New York, NY October
2003 Arlev Art “Affordable Art Fair” London, UK March
2003 Arlev Art “Works on Paper Show” London, UK January
2003 “Seeds of Peace” Celebrity Art Auction New York, NY January
2003 Pla-Za Art Materials - featured artist in retail store New York, NY January
2002 NYC Artwork.com holiday sale at The Corinthian New York, NY December
Volunteer and Museum work:
CARIBBEANMUSEUMCENTER FOR THE ARTS St. Croix, USVI 9/2003 – 4/2005
Founding member of Board of Directors
Helped steer startup art museum in Frederiksted toward best practices in art education, exhibition display, and public programming. Organized and hosted educational programs like “open Slide Nights” for local artists & art enthusiasts. Served as Treasurer for one year and raised money for the museum’s mission.
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART - EDUCATION DEPARTMENTNY,NY 1/1999-6/2001
Chairman of Volunteer Council in the Education Department
Directed the Education Department’s 60-person Volunteer program towards productive uses in preparation for the museum’s flagship location closes for a 5-year renovation project.
+ Represented Council in discussions with UAW Union negotiators during labor strike.
+ Helped compile and edit 200 page Volunteer Manual.
+Promoted programs to internal staff and visitors
CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Curatorial Intern Costume Department Chicago, IL Summer 1992
Researched Mainbocher’s Navy and Marine uniforms for an exhibition catalog of the Chicago designer’s work. Assisted Curators in sorting & deaccessioning collection items.
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO-Research Intern - Chicago, IL 1989
Performed technical research (Sevres Porcelain) in French for the Decorative Arts Department and translated findings into English. Edited articles and answered letters of inquiry.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHTPreservation Trust– Tourguide – Oak Park, IL 1990-1992
Led tours in English and French of up to 12 people at FLW’s first home (built 1889) and studio located on Chicago Avenue in Oak Park.
Education:
COLUMBIAUNIVERSITY - School of International and Public Affairs, NY, NY
Master of International Affairs - Concentration in International Business
SMITHCOLLEGENorthampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Economics and Art History
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALESSydney, Australia
Global Commerce & Japanese Economic Development study under Ian Inkster.
Non degree classes at:
The School of Visual Arts, NYU, Art Students League, Amherst College, Northwestern University