stephanie keating

* Worked with galleries in order to assess the value of the Museum’s collection * Used Mimsy software * Assisted with day to day office duties (i.e. answering phones, making copies, sending faxes) * Assessed the condition of and wrote condition reports for works in the Museum’s collection * Managed data about objects in the Museum’s collection (i.e. loans going into or out of the museum, and exhibitions) * Packed art work for storage and transportation

* Directed volunteer programs for curation and archival work * Worked to preserve and organize the museum’s archives * Helped build strategic partnerships with other organizations in the Imperial Valley * Maintained and contributed to the museum’s blog and Facebook page * Researched for and contributed to the design of future permanent exhibits for the IVD Museum * Wrote proposals for conferences and grants * Researched for curatorial and archival projects * Used PastPerfect Software * Organized exhibitions of the work of local artists and contemporary art * Assisted with gift shop, including staffing the register and handling cash and credit cards

* Assisted patrons of various ages and needs at Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts performances at the 5 major venues and various minor venues across the Middlebury College campus * Certified fire safety and crowd manager based on the Maryland Fire Life Safety Code * Organized and managed other ushers in the Front of House staff

* Researched objects and artists in the collection to contribute to the museum’s Object of the Day blog * Wrote blog entries for museum’s Object of the Day blog (publication dates: January 13, 2013; April 8, 2013; April 27, 2013) * Catalogued the Cooper-Hewitt collection with The Museum System software * Helped to organize the movement of the museum’s House Proud exhibition to France * Worked on the development of the French edition of the House Proud exhibition catalogue * Assisted with photography of Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection for the digitalization of the museum’s collection * Assisted with office clerical duties such as answering phones, sending and receiving faxes and mail, and directing visitors

* Researched works in Gallery’s possession * Assisted with quotidian gallery duties (answering phones, maintaining gallery correspondence, assisting visitors) * Planned programs (film screenings, gallery talks, creative events) with other Graduate Assistants to publicize and promote the Gallery * Contributed to the Gallery’s social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) * Handled art objects in both installation and de-installation of exhibits * Assisted with editing of the Gallery’s exhibition material (catalogues, gallery guides, labels)

* Researched and developed exhibitions based upon the museum’s permanent collection * Researched and reported on potential acquisitions * Worked with the Exhibition Design department to develop plans and didactics for current and upcoming exhibitions * Developed a gallery guide publication that relates an upcoming exhibition to permanent collection * Worked with photographer, Builder Levy, on exhibit and its associated programming * Worked with Sarasota Architectural Foundation on upcoming architecture exhibition coordinating the development of a full-scale guest house replica and surrounding ephemera

* Developed Gallery Talk programming for museum exhibitions by inviting local scholars and artists * Researched potential speakers to invite to the museum * Assisted with the implementation of Education Department programming * Wrote descriptions of events for members’ magazine and museum website * Worked with Curatorial Department to coordinate artist’s performances * Conducted surveys about the effectiveness of Education programming * Worked with community organizations to expand audiences for museum programing

* Organized and managed student art shows in the McCullough galleries * Administered budget for exhibitions and gallery openings * Designed and constructed exhibitions in coordination with student artists * Sat on board of Old Stone Mill and hung exhibitions at 51 Main; two properties owned by Middlebury College that are off-campus and engage with local community

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is a thriving cultural center in Buffalo, New York, and home to one of the world's finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Since its inception as The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy in 1862, the museum has been dedicated to acquiring, exhibiting, and preserving modern and contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on the collection, presentation, and interpretation of the artistic expressions of our times. As a hub of artistic and cultural energies, it strives to be an inspiring educational resource for all audiences. Visit www.albrightknox.org for a complete list of the museum's current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as a special events calendar and information on how to become an AK Member.Follow the AK on Facebook (/albrightknoxartgallery), Twitter (@albrightknox), Tumblr (www.albrightknox.tumblr.com), and Instagram (@albrightknox) for news and behind-the-scenes content you won't find anywhere else. Share your AK experience by using #albrightknox in your posts.

Boston University Graduate Student History of Art and Architecture Association Forum Coordinator (September 2015 –May 2016) Organized programs like career panels, grant writing seminars, and conference presentation rehearsals for academic and professional development that are open to graduate students and faculty Graduate Student Mentor (August 2015 –May 2016) Supported an incoming graduate student to facilitate transition to graduate school Served as an advocate for the student to the faculty and within the graduate student organization Social Coordinator (September 2014 – May 2015) Worked with other campus groups to create cross-promotional events Graduate Symposium Abstract Committee (September 2014 – May 2016) Read abstracts and selected speakers for “Creative Conflict: The 31st Boston University Graduate Symposium on the History of Art & Architecture” and “Serious Fun: Expressions of Play in the History of Art & Architecture" Activities and Societies: Boston University Graduate Student History of Art and Architecture Association