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Angelica Credle
Program Manager & Curator
Bowie,MD
Summary
Diligent arts program manager with solid background in managing arts programs and events. Successfully coordinated multiple exhibitions and community outreach initiatives, fostering cultural engagement. Demonstrated expertise in budget management and strategic planning, ensuring smooth operations and program success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Instructor & Program Coordinator
DC Public School System
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and managed group of volunteers to execute mural paintings and other public art installations
- Directed visual arts programming, including planning, budgeting, and execution
- Coordinated multiple program-wide exhibitions and public-facing events
- Collaborated with faculty, administrators, and external partners to execute programming
- Coordinated guest artist visits or workshop sessions that provided fresh perspectives on artistic techniques and career paths within the industry.
- Designed and implemented curriculum aligned with institutional and educational standards
- Implemented systems for organizing, storing, and archiving student artwork
- Managed intake, labeling, and distribution of materials and completed works
- Facilitated large-group instruction while maintaining structured workflows and time management
Registrar and Gallery Manager
CREATE Arts Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Curated 2-3 exhibitions, selecting artists through invitation, jury process and open calls
- Assisted artists with selection and preparation of artwork, incl. framing and wiring.
- Built relationships with community organizations, local and regional galleries, studios, and artists to develop exhibitions that are reflective of our diverse community.
- Organized artist contracts and artwork consignment agreements
- Facilitate exhibition conception, design, and mock-ups for installation
- Developed and maintained exhibition checklists and timelines.
- Coordinated shipping, pick up, and drop off of artwork
- Facilitate and run gallery reception openings, kids programming, and other outreach community events.
- Ensure gallery, equipment, and supplies are prepped and ready for installation (paint and sand walls, paint pedestals, hanging system, etc.)
- Processed artwork sales, invoices, and contractor payments through Quickbooks
- Responsible for overseeing and maintaining The Tamar Hendel Gallery
- Designed posters and websites for marketing and developing email list of community members.
- Greet visitors to CREATE and answer incoming phone calls
- Act as first point-of-contact with parents and customers by responding to email, phone, and in-person inquiries about CREATE programs and registration
- Create and update classes, workshops, and camps in online registration system
- Act as occasional point-of-contact (opening or closing) for CREATE programs and events outside of regular office hours
Project Assistant
Institute Of Contemporary Art
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Assisted working artists in multi-part project, Doing Language: Word Work, that upends traditional notions of publishing by highlighting work of 5 artists whose practices engage with language in various and unconventional ways.
- The project is co-organized by ICA Assistant Curator for Commerce and Publications Egbert Vongmalaithong and ICA Research Fellow and VCU Assistant Professor in Graphic Design Nontsikelelo Mutiti.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Worked directly with artists to research, develop, and produce work that foreground process.
Curatorial Intern
The Anderson Gallery VCU
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Procured visual artists, performing artists and musicians for participation in upcoming exhibition.
- Prepare exhibition descriptions for staff, board, and audience
- Solicit works of art for the We Built This House exhibition.
- Managed all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers and other collections-related transactions.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods to boost museum attendance
- Planned and conducted special research in contemporary art, resulting in development of new exhibits.
- Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care, following all gallery requirements.
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2021
Skills
- Collections management & cataloging
- Artwork handling, packing, and installation
- Exhibition planning & logistics coordination
- Project management
- Budgeting & resource allocation
- Documentation & recordkeeping
- Collaborator coordination & communication
- Operations & workflow systems development
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Microsoft Office
Canva
Google Suite
Timeline
Art Instructor & Program Coordinator
DC Public School System
10.2023 - Current
Registrar and Gallery Manager
CREATE Arts Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Project Assistant
Institute Of Contemporary Art
01.2021 - 06.2021
Curatorial Intern
The Anderson Gallery VCU
09.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University