Commissioned Artist Resume
Summary : As a Commissioned Artist, Prepared, installed and de-installed artwork for exhibition according to professional museum standards. Designed and constructed artwork mounts and determined safe installation methods in collaboration with the Exhibitions Manager/Registrar. Planned for and installed media-based artworks and technical equipment.
Skills : Tutoring, Artist.
Description :
- Used my skills to reverse-search people who had bought artwork that was similar to mine.
- Represented the arts in the broader workforce research and advocacy efforts at IWERC and DPI, more broadly.
- Responded to research needs arising from an annual policy agenda-setting process driven by the Illinois Arts Community. Potential policy priorities and/or related research interests: justification for increased public funding for the creative sector at the state level (comparative studies demonstrating the size of Illinoi's creative economy and relatively low level of investment from the state).
- Understood the impact of guaranteed income programs on artists and the importance of including artists in broader programs supporting low-income workers.
- Impacted of pandemic unemployment assistance for gig creative workers.
- Responded to commissioned research needs from nascent national advocacy coalitions to support their collective work -could range from studying the impact of formal advocacy organizations on respective state public funding levels to a landscape assessment/asset mapping of BIPOC artist-centered arts activism and advocacy work nationwide.
- Represented the arts within the broader work of IWERC, identifying opportunities for enhancing other workforce development through the addition of creativity and design-based approaches.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Arts
Commissioned Artist Resume
Summary : Commissioned Artist with 9 years of experience, worked with the exhibition team on the development and implementation of exhibition designs includes drafting design plans. Designed, fabricated, and installed exhibition furniture, pedestals, cases, one-of-a-kind artist driven constructions, and other display elements. Installed and maintained lighting in exhibition galleries.
Skills : Fine And Applied Arts And Technologies, All Levels And Disciplines Of Art.
Description :
- Created custom drawings and paintings with high-quality media.
- Received and released art shipments, packed/unpacks artwork, and coordinates the movement of artwork within the building.
- Prepared galleries for exhibition, including constructing, patching, and painting walls, and overseeing contractors.
- Collaborated with artists on the fabrication of newly commissioned artwork.
- Communicated with the lead artist to understand the project scope, requirements, and timeline.
- Created assets and reach the quality bar within certain iterations.
- Delivered assets that conform to the required technical spec.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Commissioned Artist Resume
Summary : As a Commissioned Artist, greeted them in the store and suggesting new styles to checking in with them later and inviting them to exclusive events and promotions. Responsible for accurate conversion of legacy raster graphics into cutting-edge intelligent graphics.
Skills : Artist, Planning.
Description :
- Produced and installed exhibition graphics and labels and coordinated with vendors and graphic designers as needed.
- Supported the Exhibitions Manager/Registrar in hiring, scheduling, and overseeing contract installation staff.
- Maintained exhibition galleries including daily artwork and equipment maintenance as needed.
- Supported building projects and operations as needed in consultation with the Exhibitions Manager/Registrar and Building Manager.
- Worked closely with the Exhibitions Manager/Registrar to create project budgets, process payments, and track expenses.
- Assisted with the setup for public programming and related events including audio/video set-up and general support.
- Planned and managed artwork execution work and critical path scheduled own elevating issues, with implications, to key business partners at the right time to enable informed decision-making and effective resolution.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Degree in Arts
Commissioned Artist Resume
Summary : As a Commissioned Artist, occasionally reviewed and edited student texts for exhibitions and thesis projects. Experienced in working with contemporary art and artists. Utilized deep understood DtP artwork process, supply chain fit-for-used requirements, copy management, artwork assembly and print feasibility to ensure excellence in execution.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Artist.
Description :
- Managed the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotions.
- Researched and developed with the department's Chair curatorial event programming for students and the public, including panels, talks, conferences, commissioned performances, and other Department activities.
- Developed high-fidelity digital illustration assets for upcoming products in line with the brand's aesthetics.
- Collaborated closely with the art director and lead designers to refine illustrations.
- Created high-quality production-ready files that are organized and consistent with our file formats including dieline, bleed, and any other print production requirements.
- Actively communicated project statuses and successfully meet project objectives.
- Offered continuous improvement ideas/participate in continuous improvement activities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA
Commissioned Artist Resume
Headline : As a Commissioned Artist, received a commission to create digital artwork for a special event on a charity website. Created avatars for an individual's social media channels. Worked in many styles, from traditional forms to cartoons and illustrative designs.
Skills : MS Office, Collaborative Skills.
Description :
- Determined strategic decisions about programming in collaboration with the Managing Director and artistic staff.
- Inspired and elevated artists and their work throughout all aspects of Rattlesticks artistic and community engagement programming.
- Initiated and nurtured ongoing relationships with a broad range of artists of diverse career levels, aesthetic approaches, and demographic backgrounds.
- Created a culture that is welcoming, collaborative and productive for artists.
- Supported artistic risk taking and ingenuity in structure and form.
- Evaluated potential projects, resources and partnerships within the context of the workshops mission and values.
- Directly supervised associate artistic director and directing fellow.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Degree in Arts
Commissioned Artist Resume
Objective : As a Commissioned Artist, Planned and managed exhibition installation and deinstallation schedules and logistics. Experience on drafting, understanding, and negotiating loan and exhibition contracts. Familied with fine arts insurance.
Skills : Artist, Drafting.
Description :
- Supervised and provided mentorship for staff members and artists.
- Served as the artistic face, welcoming new donors and audiences to join the theater community.
- Used creativity to determine styles, sizes, and arrangement of illustrative material and copy.
- Prepared and designed rough draft illustrations according to client specifications.
- Created complete illustrations by combining painting, hand-drawn, and digitally created images.
- Enhanced the design concept using a wide range of colors and graphics.
- Maintained, high visual fidelity, and competitive aesthetics, and presented game information in a clear and understandable manner.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Degree in Arts
Commissioned Artist Resume
Objective : As a Commissioned Artist, Oversaw line production from greenlight to post-production mastering including production scope, schedules, estimates, and logistic and technical needs for MSG Sphere content creation, Supporting the VP of Production establishing a production office including line producing responsibilities, post producing, production management, resource management, budgeting and scheduling.
Skills : Scheduling, Artist Assistant.
Description :
- Managed all aspects and logistics related to exhibition loans including loan requests, negations, contracts, and arrangements.
- Collaborated with artists on the production of new artwork commissions.
- Arranged for fine art packing and shipping including releasing/receiving artwork shipments.
- Liaised with lenders, artists, galleries, and partner institutions.
- Planned, scheduled, and oversaw exhibition changeover activities including gallery preparations and artwork installation/de-installation.
- Completed condition reports and packing notes.
- Prepared paperwork to support exhibition activities such as loan and exhibition agreements, receipts, and certificates of insurance.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA
Commissioned Artist Resume
Objective : As a Commissioned Artist, Created original information graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Able to translate researched information into visually stimulating and intellectually engaging typography, illustration, and infographics. Managed the registration checklist.
Skills : Management Assistant, Creative Skills.
Description :
- Collaborated with partner institutions on exhibition tour arrangements.
- Ensured standards of best practices for art handling, movement, installation, packing, shipping, risk management, and insurance.
- Provided general support related to the exhibition program and gallery operations.
- Researched and organized content for graphics; Ordered and searched for stock images.
- Transitioned easily between multiple topics and aesthetics.
- Identified suitable supplier candidates based on understanding of overall category strategy, supplier performance, and supplier readiness.
- Communicated clear expectations to production technicians and supervise their activities.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA
Commissioned Artist Resume
Objective : As a Commissioned Artist, consulted with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs. Worked in a multidisciplinary environment. Prepared sketches, layouts and graphic elements.
Skills : Artist, Constructive Drawing.
Description :
- Supervised other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians.
- Estimated costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
- Adapted existing illustrations.
- Assisted in developing storyboards for electronic productions.
- Developed and produced realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations.
- Produced 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations.
- Communicated, as required, directly with customers to explain processes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Degree in Arts
Commissioned Artist Resume
Objective : As a Commissioned Artist, Provided graphic design support to our internal clients by designing and developing new templates to be used in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and refined documents and presentations prepared in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher by improving the formatting and adding infographics, tables, charts.
Skills : Fine And Applied Arts And Technologies, All Levels And Disciplines Of Art.
Description :
- Maintained communication with potential, current, and returning clients.
- Managed budgets and set hourly rates.
- Remained faithful and trustworthy in all transactions with clients.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products in order to self-motivate and market.
- Developed the graphic elements that meet the client's objectives.
- Established guidelines for illustrators or photographers.
- Managed workflow to ensure that customer outdates are met.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor of Arts
