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Kim Yantis

Dania Beach,FL

Summary

Proficient Arts Administrator and Grants Writer with Master of Fine Arts degree and non-profit background. Works within the artistic community, uplifting organizations and artists. Submitted 55 successful government and foundation grant applications, and served as a reviewer for over 400 applications. Supported formulation of strategic funding initiatives and sustainable non-profit practices.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Grant Writer

Kim Yantis Arts
05.2016 - Current
  • Manages and stewards$2.5 million portfolio of grants.
  • Writes 45 government & foundation grants and budgets.
  • Advises for multiple BIPOC and Latinx non-profits.
  • Innovates partnerships resulting in funding increases of 25%.
  • Processed funding for residencies that impact 575 artists.

Area Expert

Cultural Divisions
01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Gained insight of the local arts ecosystem
  • Shared arts administration knowledge in a public forum.
  • Reviewed and ranked 450 cultural grant applications.

Cultural Arts Curator

Deering Estate
05.2012 - 11.2019
  • Curated 20 historic and 30 contemporary exhibitions.
  • Directed Artist-in-Residence program with 90 alumni.
  • Managed $250,000 budget for multidisciplinary arts.
  • Registered $500,000 art-on-loan annually.

Instructor

Florida International Univ. & Miami Dade College
05.2008 - 09.2012
  • Designed syllabi for visual art foundation courses.
  • Instructed 6 art and art history survey courses.
  • Prepared 150 artists with professional portfolio reviews.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Moore College of Art And Design
Philadelphia, PA

AFFILIATIONS

Skills

  • Non-Profit Organization Funding
  • Proposal Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Letters of Interest
  • Budget Compliance
  • Report Writing Skills
  • Supporting Documentation
  • Partnership Development
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Grant platforms

Professional Development

  • Americans for the Arts, Artists at the Community Development Table
  • Miami-Dade County ADA Silver Summit
  • DeVos Institute Capacity Building & Arts Marketing

Timeline

Consultant Grant Writer

Kim Yantis Arts
05.2016 - Current

Area Expert

Cultural Divisions
01.2014 - 01.2023

Cultural Arts Curator

Deering Estate
05.2012 - 11.2019

Instructor

Florida International Univ. & Miami Dade College
05.2008 - 09.2012

Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Florida International University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Moore College of Art And Design

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