Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Curatorial Work
Recent Exhibitions
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Tomo (Natalie) Borromeo

Providence,RI

Summary

Multidisciplinary visual artist with a BFA from RISD specializing in painting, fabrication, and community-focused curatorial work. Experienced in gallery operations, studio assistance, technical production, and library services with a background in fine art. Skilled in project management, collaboration, and passionate about fostering dialogue through visual culture and experimental practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Assistant

The Rhode Island School of Design
09.2022 - Current

Shelved and organized books spanning across the entire library. Arranged circulating books in proper areas. Proficient knowledge with the Library of Congress classification and usage of Sierra Library Services Platform. Handled and troubleshooted an array of different questions from hours of the library to finding specific books/book topics. Comfortability with navigating online catalogs. Provided friendly company and efficient communication to students and faculty/staff. Deals/communicates with a large diverse demographic of people which allows me to foster an inclusive space.

Painting Woodshop Monitor

The Rhode Island School of Design
10.2023 - 01.2025

Enforced safety protocols and trained peers in the proper use of woodworking tools and machinery. Sustained daily operations by cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the shop space ensuring other peers a pristine environment at all times. Constructed custom stretchers, stretched and primed fabric, and prepared surfaces for painting with precision and care.

Intern

Maryann Thompson Architects
08.2024 - 08.2024

Helped with the meticulous creation of handmade architectural models and invented forms of visual language contributing to concept development and project visualization. Communicated consistently with team members to ensure progress alignment and meet deadlines. Structured and maintained digital file systems to improve workflow and accessibility across the studio.

Gelman Gallery Assistant

The Rhode Island School of Design
02.2024 - 05.2024

Greeted all attendees and answered any questions that may have arised. Overlooked the general gallery space. Conducted further research on present artists to provide further knowledge for optimum outcome between visitor and gallery.

Art Studio Assistant

Art in Needham (Karen Jerome Skillins Studio)
09.2017 - 06.2019

Working/Helping with kids ages 8-13 who are interested in Art and assisting them to promote creativity and technical growth. Maintained a clean, organized studio environment conducive to focused art-making. Managed inventory of art supplies and materials to ensure consistent availability for studio needs. Modeled for figure drawing sessions, providing live visual reference for students' observational studies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Painting

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Providence, RI
05-2025

Semester Abroad Program - Visual Arts

Instiuto Lorrenzo De Medici
Florence. IT

High School Diploma -

The Cambridge School of Weston
Weston
06-2021

Skills

    Technical: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Sierra Library Platform Services, Vimeo, Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok

    Fine arts: Pigment and paint making, machine knitting, monoprinting, screenprinting, oil painting, power tools, miter saw, assembling painting stretchers, figure modeling

    Overall: Written and oral communication, Library Services, Adaptable and flexible

Curatorial Work

(Ec)static Parade - Providence RI. 2025

  • Co-curated and installed a multi-artist exhibition, managing installation logistics and spatial planning. Collaborated with participating artists to align creative visions and ensure successful execution.

Wild Bodies and Genderless Landscapes - Providence RI, 2023

  • Designed gallery layout to optimize viewer experience and emphasize artistic relationships. Coordinated with artists to handle, install, and display work safely and respectfully. Repaired and repainted gallery walls post-show and designed promotional materials to support outreach.

Recent Exhibitions

(Ec)static Parade - Providence, RI 2025

No, Painting Baby, Wood Gerry Gallery - Providence, RI 2025

Amsterdam Exhibition, The Holy Art  - Amsterdam, NE 2025

(In)Animate Existence, LDM Gallery - Firenze, IT 2024

Timeline

Intern

Maryann Thompson Architects
08.2024 - 08.2024

Gelman Gallery Assistant

The Rhode Island School of Design
02.2024 - 05.2024

Painting Woodshop Monitor

The Rhode Island School of Design
10.2023 - 01.2025

Library Assistant

The Rhode Island School of Design
09.2022 - Current

Art Studio Assistant

Art in Needham (Karen Jerome Skillins Studio)
09.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Painting

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Semester Abroad Program - Visual Arts

Instiuto Lorrenzo De Medici

High School Diploma -

The Cambridge School of Weston
Tomo (Natalie) Borromeo