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Anna McIllece

Anna McIllece

Provo,UT

Summary

Multimedia Alaskan artist, seeking a fulfilling role in contemporary art spaces. Interested in working alongside artists, creatives, writers, designers and more to push artistic installation, sculpture, performance and multimedia works towards galleries and ultimately public spaces. Emphasis on studio practices, curatorial work and collaborative arts.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Arts Lead Editor

Inscape Journal
08.2023 - 04.2024

Developed strong editorial and leadership skills in fast-paced publishing environment, focusing on delivering high-quality content. Able to manage multiple projects, ensure consistency in tone and style, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can drive impactful results and simultaneously thrive in contemporary art spaces.

Achievements:

  • Coordinated with graphic designers on layout decisions, ensuring visually appealing final products that complemented written content.
  • Streamlined editorial processes for increased efficiency by implementing new project management tools and techniques, including establishing strong SEO and improved print formatting.
  • Contributed to the strategic planning process by providing valuable feedback on editorial direction, ensuring alignment with Inscape goals and objectives.
  • Mentored junior editors through ongoing training and feedback, fostering professional development and growth.
  • Advocating for artists and their work in outside spaces, seeking to develop their voices in the community.

Volunteer Artist

Department of Art
02.2025 - 02.2025

Volunteer Assistant to BYU Art Department Professors in completing a large-scale, collaborative mylar drawing based on the theme "Common Ground", later delivered to Los Angeles. The drawing installation was completed by myself and no more than 50 students in collaboration with the Consulate of Senegal for International Women's Day on March 10th, 2025.

  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Led community conversation with aspiring artists

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04-2026

Skills

  • Visual arts curation
  • Artistic direction
  • Project management
  • Effective and constructive communication
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Multimedia editing and mentoring
  • Technical craftsmanship in Adobe platforms for print and web purposes
  • Strong flair for composition
  • Visual communication expertise
  • Creative problem solving
  • Client relationships

Interests

  • Mentorship and conversations with worldwide professional artists through portfolio review and seminars
  • Art History, history of performance art, 20th century art movements, intersectionality, Fluxus, institutional critique, origins of the internet and the transition from analog to digital

Timeline

Volunteer Artist

Department of Art
02.2025 - 02.2025

Visual Arts Lead Editor

Inscape Journal
08.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Brigham Young University
Anna McIllece