Owen Moran
Paris,FR
Summary
Experienced and hard-working Research Associate who draws from his experience in museums, galleries, and classrooms to create and detailed research in support of The Department of Painting and Sculpture of Europe. Skilled in producing original scholarship in French and English he gives special attention to contextualizing and expanding the collection to engage the Institution's diverse public.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Paris College of Art
FR, FR
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated hands-on guidance in developing and producing students' artworks, fostering creative expression and technical proficiency
- Instructed traditional and experimental techniques of art production, equipping students with diverse skills for artistic exploration
- Cultivated understanding of image cultures through theoretical and historical study, enhancing students' critical analysis skills
- Evaluated concepts, techniques, intentions, reflection, and documentation
Lead Educator
Lennen Bilingual School
FR, FR
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and delivered digital media art curriculum for after school workshops, engaging students in creative expression
- Enhanced teaching skills through individualized instruction and large group facilitation, adapting strategies to meet diverse learner needs
- Led reflective discussions in classroom settings, promoting critical thinking and deeper understanding among students
Curatorial Research Assistant and Lead Visitor Services Associate
John Michael Kohler Art Center
Sheboygan, US
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted in-depth research on significant artists, contributing to enhanced understanding of collection
- Organized and catalogued artworks, facilitating seamless installations in vast collection
- Designed engaging guest experiences to enhance visitor interaction in innovative art space
Exhibition Designer and Media Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, US
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Designed and built exhibitions to address specific technical requirements, ensuring seamless visitor experiences
- Organized solo and group art exhibitions to enhance audience engagement and showcase diverse artists
- Authored exhibition texts and conducted research to support gallery initiatives and provide informative context
Gallery Guide and Assistant
Green Gallery
Milwaukee, US
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and set up exhibition components to increase visitor interaction and engagement
- Developed and implemented community programs to foster connections among gallery members
- Catalogued and organized works in database to improve accessibility for staff and visitors
Gallery Guide and Research Assistant
Hirshhorn Museum
Washington, US
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Designed and conducted extensive museum tours and lessons for public audiences
- Contributed to educational initiatives at Smithsonian Institution to promote public learning
- Coordinated and co-managed curatorial projects and outreach efforts to expand audience reach
- Assisted with technical audiovisual installations to enhance visitor engagement
Education
M.F.A - Transdisciplinary New Media
Paris College of Art
Paris FR01-2023
B.A. - Art History, Film and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI01-2020
Skills
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Research and Analysis Expertise
- Google suite
- Microsoft Office
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection
- Specialization in European Painting and Sculpture
- Multitasking and Project Management
- Audience Engagement
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Collaborative Worker
- Detail-Oriented and Organized
- Imaginative and open-minded
- Excellent Creative Problem Solver
- Prioritizes Equity and Inclusivity
Language Experience
- English, Native Language Proficiency
- French, Spoken, Read, Written
Scholastic Writing
- Masters Thesis, Chaos, Commons, and Relocating the Spectral Classroom, Transdisciplinary New Media Department, Paris College of Art, 2023
- Academic Research, Auditory Structures That Erase the Boundaries Between Collaboration, Event, and Reflection, Transdisciplinary New Media Department, Paris College of Art, 2022
- Educational Research Proposal, Reggio Emilia Approach to Embodied Contemporary Art Research, Edna Carlsten Gallery, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2020
- Undergraduate Thesis, William Kentridge: Drawings for Projection, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2019
- Exhibition Text, Intermediary: Video Art From China, Edna Carlsten Gallery, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2017
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Paris College of Art
01.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Educator
Lennen Bilingual School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Curatorial Research Assistant and Lead Visitor Services Associate
John Michael Kohler Art Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Gallery Guide and Assistant
Green Gallery
01.2019 - 12.2019
Gallery Guide and Research Assistant
Hirshhorn Museum
01.2018 - 12.2018
Exhibition Designer and Media Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
01.2017 - 01.2020
M.F.A - Transdisciplinary New Media
Paris College of Art
B.A. - Art History, Film and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point