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Kincaid Pearson

Portland,ME

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Handler

Eastern Art Services
Portland, ME
02.2024 - Current
  • Overseeing the logistics of art deliveries and jobs that need to be completed
  • Client relations before, during and after jobs are completed
  • Installation of both 2d and 3d artworks in residential and commercial spaces ranging from small paintings to permanent large scale sculptures.
  • Manage my own projects & accounts to make sure they are completed in a timely manner.

Gallery Director

82Parris
Portland, ME
03.2023 - Current
  • Work with artists who are exhibiting, and make sure their needs are met.
  • Set up our nonprofit status and focused on fundraising strategies.
  • Oversee sales of artworks and ensure timely payments to artists.
  • Facilitated successful fundraising events to increase financial support.
  • Curating and selecting artists through an open call application process monthly.
  • Make sure weekly meeting stay on track and are productive.

Owner/Operator

Site Specific Installations
Portland, ME
01.2022 - Current
  • Managing installation schedules.
  • Directly dealing with clients both residential and commercial
  • Heading installation teams to make sure the job is performed to the best it can be and timely.
  • Keeping books and managing invoices.

Gallery Assistant

Portland Art Gallery
Portland, Maine
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted research on artists' work featured in exhibitions or available for purchase.
  • Handled relationships with our represented artists to ensure their needs are met and that they are meeting the needs of the gallery.
  • Coordinated mailing invitations to publicize events at art gallery.
  • Organized artist files and archival materials in database.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Art Textile And Fashion Design

Maine College Of Art
Portland, ME
2019

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Networking skills
  • Logistics management
  • Artist relations
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Belvedere Grant Recipient
  • 2023 Kindling Fund Recipient
  • Lectures to undergrad students at MECA&D
  • 2025 Creative Portland Juror

Timeline

Art Handler

Eastern Art Services
02.2024 - Current

Gallery Director

82Parris
03.2023 - Current

Gallery Assistant

Portland Art Gallery
03.2022 - 12.2022

Owner/Operator

Site Specific Installations
01.2022 - Current

Bachelors of Fine Art Textile And Fashion Design

Maine College Of Art

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