Ariel Cameron

Photography Expertise:

• Participated in international artist residencies (2016–2020) and exhibited work globally, including at the Singapore International Photography Festival.
• Founded a photography business (2020–Present) specializing in branding and product photography for clients in Melbourne and Los Angeles, honing skills in studio and natural lighting, retouching, and image optimization.
  

Curation & Art Management:

• Co-directed Photodust (2016–2020), an online platform showcasing Asia-Pacific photographers through online galleries, interviews, and articles.
• Managed website content and interviewed artists emphasizing strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of photographic art.
  

Event Production & Organizational Excellence:

• Co-founded and directed Happenstance Community Arts Festival (2016, 2018), leading programming, grant writing, volunteer management, and sponsorship acquisition.
• Collaborated with cultural and environmental organizations to ensure inclusivity and sustainability, successfully securing public funding and private sponsors.
  

Business Management:

• Built and managed a thriving photography business in Australia (2020-present), developing strong client relationships, overseeing budgets, and delivering projects on time.
• Applied marketing and sales strategies to attract and retain clients, demonstrating organizational and multitasking abilities.
  

• Staffed the exhibitors service desk, supporting over 150 exhibiting galleries with inquiries and logistics
• Ensured smooth coordination between exhibitors and event staff in a high-pressure environment

• Designed and implemented arts-based educational programs with a focus on fostering creativity and artistic expression among students aged 1–8.
• Taught foundational art techniques to cultivate students' appreciation for the visual arts.
• Organized student exhibitions and community showcases, overseeing artwork presentation, event logistics, and audience engagement.
• Collaborated with school leadership and external partners to plan and execute art workshops, festivals, and interdisciplinary events.
• Managed art materials and classroom spaces, maintaining an organized and professional learning environment.
• Engaged with parents and community members to promote the arts, strengthen relationships, and enhance student participation in events.

• Managed daily gallery operations, including inventory, sales, and client relations
• Maintained an organized inventory system for contemporary artworks using digital tools
• Coordinated monthly exhibitions, artist talks, and school tours with international artists
• Organized logistics for participation in international art fairs across Asia, the USA, and Europe

• Oversaw extra-curricular arts programming, including weekly workshops, evening events, and campus-wide initiatives.
• Coordinated annual outdoor exhibitions, integrating them into public events like Melbourne Fringe Festival.
• Led marketing campaigns to drive student engagement through effective social media strategies.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration opportunities.
• Managed logistics for large-scale orientation events across three campuses, including contracting professional artists, designing promotional materials, securing sponsorships, managing budgets, and supervising casual staff, including their induction and rostering.

• Supported daily operations, including visitor inquiries, exhibition tours, and event logistics
• Organized a national photography competition and collaborative international projects
• Spearheaded a collaborative initiative with CalArts(USA) and the Victorian College of the Arts (Australia) culminating in exhibitions highlighting postgraduate photography students in California and Melbourne

• Gained hands-on experience in daily gallery operations, including exhibition setup, inventory management, and visitor engagement.
• Assisted with event planning and liaised with artists and curators to support seamless exhibition delivery.
• Conducted an independent research project to improve the gallery’s engagement with younger audiences, interviewing local educators and curators.
• Produced a 25-page report of actionable recommendations, positively received by the Arts and Culture Department.