Molly Brennan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative, forward thinking professional with excellent collaboration and communication skills who thrives in a team setting. Excels in problem-solving and able to hit the ground running in any position. Museum and Gallery Operations knowledge from actively working for The Block Museum of Art and previously working for the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Hokin Gallery. Seeking to leverage these advantages to become an active and equal team member.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preparator
Block Museum of Art
Evanston, IL
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Instillation of Fine Art including hanging, handling, and moving fine art using hand tools, power tools, and pallet jack
- Knowledge of packing and wrapping various forms of fine art for shipment and storage
- Collaborated with tech team to install works using monitors, projectors, and sound
Exhibitions and Operations Assistant
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Installed fine art including hanging, handling, and moving fine art
- Coordinated and facilitated intake of over 45 fine art photographs for annual museum benefit
- Framed and matted fine art photographs with manual matt cutter
- Assisted in registrar work of museum's collection including inventory, condition reporting, and accession of new pieces
- Maintained community relations and performed reception work at front security desk
- Collaborated with the Education Staff to facilitate tours and print viewings of exhibitions and collections
Gallery Assistant
Hokin Gallery
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Curated 2021 Weisman Award Exhibition
- Installed exhibition consisting of framed works, monitors, and Phototex
- Coached artists through exhibition process
- Developed Hokin Gallery website
- Framed fine artwork
Education
Bachelors in Visual Arts Management With Minor in Photography -
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2023
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2019
Skills
- Expert organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution experience
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Fine art handling
- Museum Best Practices
- Framing
- Exhibition Design
- Proficient in Excel, Lightroom, and Photoshop
Timeline
Preparator
Block Museum of Art
12.2023 - 02.2024
Exhibitions and Operations Assistant
Museum of Contemporary Photography
04.2022 - 12.2023
Gallery Assistant
Hokin Gallery
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelors in Visual Arts Management With Minor in Photography -
Columbia College Chicago
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
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