Maëlle EBELLE
Gallery Director
New York,USA
Summary
Gallery professional with 10+ years of experience in the art industry, specializing in curating and managing art exhibitions. Proven leadership skills and effective collaboration abilities. Adaptable to changing needs while maintaining high standards and delivering impactful experiences. Expert in art curation, event planning, and artist relations. Keen attention to detail and genuine passion for fostering artistic communities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
GALLERY DIRECTOR (E2 visa)
Ceysson & Bénétière Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Managed art exhibitions, overseeing installation, promotion, sales, art fairs, and artist relations.
- Curated diverse collections, developing themes and selecting works for display.
- Collaborated with artists, collectors, and institutions to foster community engagement.
- Participated in international art fairs
- Acted as sales director
- Collectors and press liaison
- Liaised with artists
- Planned and organized shipping, storage, and exhibitions in different locations
- Conducted interviews, trained internal staff members, and provided employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback
- Streamlined costs, effectively negotiating vendor pricing contracts to increase savings
- Organized events, such as artist talks, workshops, and opening receptions, to enhance visibility.
- Developed and implemented engaging exhibition programs to increase visitor engagement.
- Managed a team (in Luxembourg and New York) of staff to ensure smooth gallery operations.
- Established partnerships with artists and collectors to expand gallery network.
- Oversaw marketing and promotional efforts to drive foot traffic and increase sales revenue.
- Developed and executed exhibition schedules to showcase diverse artists and mediums.
- Oversaw gallery operations including staff management, event planning, and budgeting.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase gallery's visibility and attract new audiences.
- Managed relationships with artists, collectors, and other stakeholders to enhance gallery's reputation.
- Mentored emerging artists, providing invaluable guidance and support for their professional development.
GALLERY DIRECTOR
BC ART LUX S.A.R.L. Ceysson & Bénétière
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Managed art exhibitions, overseeing installation, promotion, sales, and artist relations
- Curated diverse collections, developing themes and selecting works for display
- Collaborated with artists, collectors, and institutions to foster community engagement
- Organized events, such as artist talks, workshops, and opening receptions, to enhance visibility
- Developed and implemented engaging exhibition programs to increase visitor engagement
- Managed a team of staff and interns to ensure smooth gallery operations
- Established partnerships with artists and collectors to expand gallery network
- Oversaw marketing and promotional efforts to drive foot traffic and increase sales revenue
- Developed and executed exhibition schedules to showcase diverse artists and mediums
- Oversaw gallery operations including staff management, event planning, and budgeting
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase gallery's visibility and attract new audiences
- Scheduled and coordinated all activities to support exhibitions through the gallery
- Participated in international art fairs
- Acted as sales director
- Collectors and press liaison
- Liaised with artists
- Planned and organized shipping, storage, and exhibitions in different locations
- Conducted interviews, trained internal staff members, and provided employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback
- Streamlined costs, effectively negotiating vendor pricing contracts to increase savings
GALLERY MANAGER
Mairie De Chamalière
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted clients with purchasing artwork, providing expert guidance on selecting pieces that fit their tastes and budgets.
- Artists liaison
- Handled organization, budgeting and financial planning for the an offsite city project (Triennale de la gravure de Chamalière)
- Maximized visibility of upcoming events through website updates, social media promotion, press releases, email blasts, and media partnerships.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to cross-promote events and draw in new clientele from various sources.
GALLERY MANAGER
I.A.C., Galerie Bernard Ceysson
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Cultivated lucrative relationships with clients through active engagement.
- Planned and updated work schedules for optimal coverage of expected business needs.
- Managing shipping (internal and international)
- Maintained inventory accuracy by carefully counting stock and reconciling discrepancies.
- Developed relationships with artists, collectors, and industry professionals to expand the gallery''s network.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records, tracked trends and reported on findings to senior management for use in key decision making.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining accurate records of all artwork in the gallery''s collection.
- Liaised with artists, collectors and press
- Cultivated an inclusive atmosphere at exhibitions by promoting diversity among featured artists and welcoming guests from different backgrounds into the space.
- Organized exhibitions
GALLERY ASSISTANT
IAC Services S.A.R.L., Galerie Bernard Ceysson
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings with extreme care and caution, following all gallery requirements.
- Scheduled and coordinated all activities to support exhibitions.
- Planned and executed tasks requiered by the CEO.
- Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondences, including mail, e-mail.
- Developed the gallery network in Switzerland
- Liaised with artists
- Supported daily operations to ensure smooth gallery functioning.
- Assisted in organizing art shows, enhancing community engagement.
GALLERY ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
IAC Services S.A.R.L., Galerie Bernard Ceysson
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted in organizing art shows, enhancing community engagement.
- Curated engaging exhibitions by collaborating with artists and stakeholders.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of private company, and client events before and throughout gallery exhibitions.
- Put together media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives.
- Helped to develop the gallery network
- Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings with extreme care and caution, following all gallery requirements
- Managed inventory of artworks, maintaining accurate records.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Espace Transit / Collectif De Photographes
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Collaborated with graphic design and marketing teams to devise effective communication strategies for the exhibition space.
- Drafted communications for press releases.
GALLERY ASSISTANT (INTERNSHIP)
Docks Art Fair for Aline Vidal Gallery (Paris)
09.2011 - 09.2011
- Assisted in organizing the art fair booth installation, enhancing community engagement.
- Liaised with Stéphane Tidet.
- Participated in Docks Art Fair.
- Supported the artists' interest via a Parisian gallery during Docks ArtFair.
- Assisted with sales.
- Educated the public about Stéphane Tidets' work
COMMUNICATION - INTERNSHIP
Galerie Françoise Souchaud
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with graphic designers and marketing teams to devise effective communication strategies for the exhibition space.
- Drafted communications for press releases.
- Wrote texts for catalogues
REGISTRAR INTERNSHIP
Musée Des Sapeurs Pompiers Lyon-Rhône
03.2010 - 06.2010
- Handled artwork, including sculptures, and paintings with extreme care and caution.
- Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory review.
- Communicated with patients to explain procedures and answer registration-related questions.
Education
B2 - English
EF Language School
Cape Town, South Africa01-2016
MASTER OF ARTS - ARTISTIC DIRECTION
Université Paul Valéry
Montpellier, France06.2012
MASTER OF ARTS - CONTEMPORARY ART
Université Paul Valéry
Montpellier, France06.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CONTEMPORARY VISUAL CULTURE
Université Jean Monnet
Saint-Etienne, France06.2010
HISTORY -
Université Jean Monnet
Saint-Etienne, France06.2009
Skills
- History of Art
- Art exhibition operations and gallery operations management : artist relations, international art fair participation, art handling
- Creative direction : curating, project leadership, project support, project management, strategic planning, gallery network development
- Event organization, exhibition program development, trend analysis, office management
- Staff supervision : team management, staff training, work schedule planning, task delegation, prioritization, collaborative teamwork
- Client relationship cultivation
- Organizational skills : multitasking, prioritization, problem-solving, attention to details, adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking, reliability, professionalism
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Certification
- [French] Driver's License
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancement401k matchPaid time offQuote
The top of one mountain is the bottom of the next, so keep climbing
Norman Vincent Peale
Interests
Arts
Litterature
Human rights
Timeline
GALLERY DIRECTOR (E2 visa)
Ceysson & Bénétière Inc.
05.2023 - Current
GALLERY DIRECTOR
BC ART LUX S.A.R.L. Ceysson & Bénétière
01.2017 - 04.2023
GALLERY MANAGER
Mairie De Chamalière
08.2016 - 12.2016
GALLERY MANAGER
I.A.C., Galerie Bernard Ceysson
01.2014 - 09.2015
GALLERY ASSISTANT
IAC Services S.A.R.L., Galerie Bernard Ceysson
09.2012 - 01.2014
GALLERY ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
IAC Services S.A.R.L., Galerie Bernard Ceysson
06.2012 - 09.2012
COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Espace Transit / Collectif De Photographes
01.2012 - 02.2012
GALLERY ASSISTANT (INTERNSHIP)
Docks Art Fair for Aline Vidal Gallery (Paris)
09.2011 - 09.2011
COMMUNICATION - INTERNSHIP
Galerie Françoise Souchaud
06.2011 - 07.2011
REGISTRAR INTERNSHIP
Musée Des Sapeurs Pompiers Lyon-Rhône
03.2010 - 06.2010
MASTER OF ARTS - CONTEMPORARY ART
Université Paul Valéry
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CONTEMPORARY VISUAL CULTURE
Université Jean Monnet
HISTORY -
Université Jean Monnet
B2 - English
EF Language School
MASTER OF ARTS - ARTISTIC DIRECTION
Université Paul Valéry
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