Bella Brownlee
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Resourceful Studio Technician, Gallery Assistant, and Artist with experience in equipment maintenance and supporting student creativity. Organized exhibitions and collaborated on public art projects, enhancing artistic environments through effective studio management, teamwork, and dedication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sculpture and Ceramic Studio Technician
Mississippi State Univeristy
Starkville, MS
08.2025 - 05.2026
- organized, cleaned, repaired, and maintained wood, metal, and ceramic studio equipment to ensure safe and efficient use.
- assisted professors in class by troubleshooting project ideas and guiding students in using metal and woodshop equipment effectively.
- recycled clay, created test tiles, and maintained a clean and organized ceramic studio to support student projects.
Gallery Assistant
MSU College of Architecture, Art, & Design
Starkville, Mississippi
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in organizing gallery exhibitions and events for visiting artists, community, and student work.
- Coordinated the setup and breakdown of gallery displays and installations.
- Provided support to gallery visitors, answering questions about art pieces and artists.
Shop Monitor
MSU Sculpture Shop
Starkville, MS
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported students in using fabrication, metal, and woodworking machinery while maintaining a safe work environment.
Designer and Painter
MSU Herbarium Mural
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated on mural design and execution for Harned Hall at Mississippi State University.
- Collaborated with botanists to ensure accurate representation of native Mississippi plant and pollinator species.
- Delivered a presentation on the design and painting process of the mural at the ORED Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Designer, Fabricator, and Painter
J.L. King Center Public Art Project
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed and installed 'The Welcoming Wiggles,' a community service art project in Starkville, MS.
- Drafted a comprehensive public art proposal and secured grant funding.
Education
BFA - Emphasis in Sculpture
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2025
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Studio organization
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Self-motivation
- Art Installation
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Teaching
- Woodworking
- Metal Fabrication
- Printmaking
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Watercolor
Timeline
Sculpture and Ceramic Studio Technician
Mississippi State Univeristy
08.2025 - 05.2026
Gallery Assistant
MSU College of Architecture, Art, & Design
08.2024 - 05.2025
Shop Monitor
MSU Sculpture Shop
08.2023 - 05.2025
Designer and Painter
MSU Herbarium Mural
08.2023 - 05.2024
Designer, Fabricator, and Painter
J.L. King Center Public Art Project
01.2023 - 05.2023
BFA - Emphasis in Sculpture
Mississippi State University