Kathryn Stelle
Gig Harbor
Summary
Detail-oriented Art History student with demonstrated experience in curatorial research, archival organization, and scholarly writing. Skilled in artist research, exhibition support, and developing accessible interpretive materials. Experienced in organizing historical collections and coordinating primary source interviews, with a strong interest in contextualizing art within its political and cultural frameworks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator Research Assistant
University of Richmond
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Contacted artists and scheduled interviews
- Researched the political landscape of the exhibited artists and its influence in their work
- Created comprehensive overviews of the lives of relevant artists and curators
Archivist
Bethany Presbyterian Church
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized and cataloged historical and permanent records from the early 1800’s to the present
- Created an online database for current records and necessary documents
- Designed and implemented an organizational system for the storage and use of physical documents
Student Manager
University of Richmond Dining Services
09.2023 - Current
- Manage a team of 4-5 employees
- Open and close the cafe in a timely manner
- Engage with customers in a friendly and efficient manner in a busy work environment
Day Camp Counselor
Tom Taylor Center, Gig Harbor YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised ten campers per week, ranging from 5-10 years of age
- Facilitated and led daily projects for a group of 15-40 elementary school aged campers
- Collaborated with members of leadership to coordinate large scale events
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Art History and Social Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Richmond, VA05.2027
Skills
- Resource coordination
- Qualitative and historical analysis
- Academic writing and object-based analysis
- Interview coordination and professional communication
- Team leadership and operations management
- Exhibition research and artist contextualization
- Archival research and cataloging
Timeline
Curator Research Assistant
University of Richmond
07.2025 - 08.2025
Archivist
Bethany Presbyterian Church
05.2025 - 08.2025
Day Camp Counselor
Tom Taylor Center, Gig Harbor YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2025
Student Manager
University of Richmond Dining Services
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Art History and Social Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Honors and Awards
Art History Department Award (x2) May 2025,
Art History Department Award May 2024
Relevant Courses
- ARTH 212 Medieval Art in Europe: 8th - 15th c.
- ARTH 229 Women Artists, Agents, and Influence in the Renaissance
- ARTH 279 Arts of African Americans
- ARTH 279 Power and Desire: A History of Art
- AH 261 Public Spaces, Private Lives: Roman Art
- ARTH 365 Art Theories and Methodologies