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, ME2019
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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