Belle DuVall
Los Angeles
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Preparator IV
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Los Angeles
06.2023 - Current
- Prepare and organize exhibition materials for displays and installations.
- Handle and transport artwork to ensure safety and prevent damage.
- Collaborate with team members to set up exhibitions according to specifications.
- Use various tools and equipment for art preparation tasks, such as scissor lifts, ladders, and hand & power tools.
- Ensure that all works were handled properly according to safety guidelines throughout their transportation process.
- Built custom crates and packing materials for safe transport and storage of artworks.
- Prepare frames and supports associated with artwork.
- Assist in the installation of artwork and gallery exhibitions, including hanging paintings, sculptures, and other works.
- Work with Senior Framer and Conservators to prepare and frame works for exhibitions, including matt & window cutting, hinging, framing.
Art Preparator
Hammer Museum
Los Angeles
04.2022 - Current
- Work with artists, curators, and registrars to install exhibitions.
- Operate heavy installation equipment; operate and care for electric hydraulic scissors lift.
- Use appropriate and specialized tools needed to accomplish art handling and installation tasks, including power and hand tools needed for light carpentry.
- Pack, send, and receive crated artworks.
- Perform regular maintenance on display cases and pedestals used in exhibitions.
- Light artworks in accordance with conservation and curation specifications.
Art Preparator
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
Los Angeles
12.2018 - Current
- Drive box truck to pick up and deliver artworks from artists' studios, institutions, and galleries.
- Fabricate pedestals, shelving, plinths, benches and other exhibition design elements.
- Perform condition reports for incoming and outgoing artworks.
- Prepare walls and temporary walls for exhibitions.
- Install audiovisual components.
Teaching Assistant
Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitated communication between students and instructors regarding course expectations.
- Assisted faculty in preparing and organizing class materials and resources.
- Supported classroom activities by managing supplies and ensuring a productive environment.
- Coordinated tutoring sessions, providing additional academic support to students in need.
Sculpture Shop Technician
New College of Florida
Sarasota
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Operated welding equipment to perform fabrication tasks on metal components.
- Operated various machinery for fabrication and assembly tasks.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed preventative maintenance activities on shop equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Executed cleaning and lubrication of machinery parts to support maintenance efforts.
- Replaced worn or defective parts on machines using hand tools or power tools.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Trained junior technicians on welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and equipment use.
- Trained staff members on the safe use of shop tools and machinery.
- Assisted in inventory management and parts organization.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Art
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA03-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL05-2015
Skills
- Painting
- Condition reporting
- Fabrication
- Framing
- Exhibition installation
- Mount making
- Packing and crating
- Hand tool proficiency
- Fine art storage
Timeline
Preparator IV
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
06.2023 - Current
Art Preparator
Hammer Museum
04.2022 - Current
Art Preparator
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
12.2018 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Otis College of Art and Design
08.2017 - 12.2018
Sculpture Shop Technician
New College of Florida
08.2012 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Fine Art
Otis College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
New College of Florida