Nia Marjani
Photographer
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Educated Gallery Assistant and Social Media Assosiate with five years of art industry experience combined with BFA in photography. Skillful supporting operations for both public and private galleries. Successful organizing exhibition openings, artist talks, gallery walk throughs, and special events. Skilled exhibition installation with innovative gallery designs. Great at gallery photography and cataloging of artworks for website optimization or social media use.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Media Assosiate
Binder’s Art Supplies
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
Assistant Gallery Manager
Wild Oats Gallery
Decatur, GA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with artists on artwork drop off and design of each exhibition.
- Installed and uninstalled exhibitions.
- Balanced item protections with aesthetic standards while preparing artifacts for exhibition.
- Photographed artwork and entered products into galleries online store.
Gallery Assistant
Mint Gallery
Atlanta, GA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Installed and uninstalled exhibitions.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media.
- .Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
- Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies.
- Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care.
Gallery Intern
Mammal Gallery
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
- Engaged in hands-on training with gallery's curatorial team to advance curatorial skills in real-world setting.
- Developed gallery operations, customer service and marketing skills to enhance gallery management knowledge.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Photography
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
Adobe Suite Proficiency
Microsoft Programs Proficiency
Social Media Proficiency
Exhibition Installation and Deinstallation
Photo editing master
Office management
Exhibit preparation and installation
Key holder experience
Money handling abilities
Complaint resolution
Accomplishments
- Guest Lecturer, University of California, Berkeley, 2022
- Artist Talk for “West End” Exhibition, Binder’s Limelight Gallery, 2022
- Guest Speaker, SF Camera Work Panel, 2021
- Artist Talk for “Alternative’s Exhibition, Mint Gallery, 2021
- Artist Talk for “Alternatives” Exhibition, Kansas City Artists Coalition, 2021
- “West End”, Binder’s Limelight Gallery, 2022
- “Alternatives”, Mint Gallery. 2021
- “Alternatives”, Kansas City Arts Coalition Snap Space Gallery, 2021.
- “Honor Roll” Exhibition, Atlanta Photography Group 2021.
- GSU Senior Thesis Exhibition, ERNEST G. WELCH SCHOOL OF ART, 2021
- JSE 23rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, ERNEST G. WELCH SCHOOL OF ART, 2021
- “What’s Your Voting Story”, SF Camera Work, 2021
- JSE 22nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, ERNEST G. WELCH SCHOOL OF ART, 2020
- ARTFIELDS: CROSSROADS, JONES- CARTER GALLERY, 2020
- JSE 21st Annual Juried Student Exhibition, ERNEST G. WELCH SCHOOL OF ART, 2019
- “F IS FOR PHOTO”, CAGE SPACE GALLERY, 2019
- JSE 20th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, ERNEST G. WELCH SCHOOL OF ART, 2018
- “MANNEQUIN”, MAMMAL GALLERY, 2018
ARTISTS TALKS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Timeline
Social Media Assosiate
Binder’s Art Supplies
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Gallery Manager
Wild Oats Gallery
12.2021 - 05.2022
Gallery Assistant
Mint Gallery
12.2020 - 12.2021
Gallery Intern
Mammal Gallery
02.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Photography
Georgia State University
08.2016 - 05.2021