Valeria Guerra-Garcia
Sarasota,Florida
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Studios North Monitor
Studios North at Ringling College
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised student safety regulations in Studios North
- Provided any help needed and ensured the proper use of studio equipment.
Sales Assistant
Madeby Gallery
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked on the sales floor, providing assistance to customers as needed
- Worked on and helped organize gallery events, contributing to curation and installation through my Fine Arts expertise.
Crossley Gallery Monitor
Crossley Gallery
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw safety and security of exhibitions at Crossley Gallery
- Ensured all pieces were in place and installed as indicated
- Spoke to visitors about the exhibition taking place and provided information about the artists showcased.
Basch Gallery Monitor
Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw safety and security of exhibitions at Crossley Gallery
- Ensured all pieces were in place and installed as indicated
- Spoke to visitors about the exhibition taking place and provided information about the artists showcased.
Freelance Artist
Mariana Brignetti
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Designed and produced a detailed watercolor drawing to create postcards for an estate property in Lima, Perú.
- Built long-lasting relationships with client by consistently delivering work that met or surpassed expectations.
Education
BFA in Fine Arts -
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL05.2025
IB Diploma -
United World College Dilijan
Dilijan, Armenia05.2021
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent English
- Basic French
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Da Vinci Resolve, and Microsoft Excel
Leadership Experiences
- New York Academy of Art Summer Residency Program, 07/2023, 08/2023, Ringling College of Art and Design
- Attended an intensive month-long residency at the New York Academy of Arts, and completed several rigorous lectures and workshops while developing a personal body of work. Participated in the curated New York Academy's residency exhibition.
- Davis Project for Peace Grant receiver, 06/2023, 07/2023, Mendoza, Argentina
- Received the Davis Project for Peace grant, nominated by Ringling and selected by the organization's board.
- Designed and implemented a project focusing on providing relief to women and children from an underfunded community in Mendoza, Argentina. Facilitated and conducted art-related workshops in the community throughout the project.
- Administered and developed the project to fruition.
- Women and Non-Binary Club Co-Founder and President, 08/2022, 05/2023, Ringling College of Art and Design
- Initiated the Women and Non-Binary Student Club at Ringling College of Art and Design.
- Led a team of interested students in creating events and activities to promote gender equality and empowerment in gender and sexual identity. Created the PottyMouth Zine project, a zine made by the club through art submissions by Ringling students, and worked throughout the year to promote the project and encourage artist submissions.
Exhibitions And Publications
- Big Girls Don't Cry, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 02/17/2024, 02/23/2024
- Emotional Gifts, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 10/24/2023, 11/10/2023
- I am Who I am, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 10/11/2023, 10/22/2023
- NYAA SURP exhibition, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY, 06/2023
- Untitled, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 01/20/2023, 01/27/2023
- Best of Ringling, Crossley Gallery Website, 2023
- Sunbow zine issue 03, 06/2022
- Borderline, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 11/11/2022, 11/19/2022
- Carpe Diem, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 10/21/2022, 10/27/2022
- Every Mark, A Mirror, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 12/17/2021, 02/04/2022
- Summer's end, Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL, 10/28/2021, 11/12/2021
Awards And Nominations
- Best of Ringling Honorable mention, 04/2023
- Ringling College Trustee Scholar - Nominee for Fine arts, 01/2024
- Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art nominee, 01/2024
Timeline
Studios North Monitor
Studios North at Ringling College
08.2023 - Current
Sales Assistant
Madeby Gallery
08.2022 - 12.2023
Crossley Gallery Monitor
Crossley Gallery
08.2022 - 05.2023
Basch Gallery Monitor
Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery
08.2022 - 05.2023
Freelance Artist
Mariana Brignetti
08.2021 - 09.2021
BFA in Fine Arts -
Ringling College of Art And Design
IB Diploma -
United World College Dilijan
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