Pamela * ******
Statement of Purpose
Candidate for MA in Museum Studies
Having completed my undergraduate studies in English and American Literature with a concentration in the Humanities in conjunction with my professional experience wherein my dedication to the preservation and promotion of the arts is evident, I now wish to focus on graduate work in Museum Studies.
Working for a private collector within a large financial securities firm, I cultivated my ability to appreciate art outside of my personal aesthetic and developed an ability to determine quality work from a variety of genres that I am not personally drawn to. This furthers my ability to work for collectors, dealers, museums and businesses in many different arenas.
When I began my career at Raymond James Financial, I took the position of Art Coordinator: working thirty hours a week supporting the efforts of Collection Curator, Emily Burts in managing The Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection. I was then promoted to full time status as Tour Coordinator for the Collection. I began working with Ms. Burts to restructure the new position offered to me. Together we created the title of Art Administrator and Tour Coordinator wherein I managed the collection in addition to coordinating tours for upwards of four thousand guests per year.
The Collection consists of more than two thousand pieces, produced by more than 800 artists. Mr. James collects only from living artists; this allows me to be aware of the current evolving art market and cognizant of market trends and good purchasing strategies. During my tenure as Art Administrator it was necessary for me to learn and restructure most of the artist files and collection history as well as mastering Collector Systems, the new database was implemented once I was hired. I researched the artists in the Collection as well as wrote and prepared the collection labels and artist biographies. I curated the exhibitions and auctions of the Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection on and off site, managing the transportation, insurance, installation, and aesthetic aspects of the events. I completed projects in preparing the Collection for a possible museum space which involved researching and incorporating museum standards for the Collection. I established and executed monthly cleaning and condition reporting of the works.
I streamlined our tour booking and coordinating process to include speaking regularly to Raymond James Advisors and clients regarding our services, in order to use the Art Collection as a public relations opportunity for the company. In doing this, I acted as a liaison for the company. I also prepared invitations and collection materials for art related client events. Moreover, I employed the collection to benefit not only the company, but the community as a whole.
In addition to my position at Raymond James, I've been immersed in the Tampa Bay art scene for nearly ten years. I've sat as Co-Chair for the Volunteer Committee of Gasparilla Festival of the Arts for three years, filling positions with better than ninety percent consistency.
Working with Youth Art Corps, I have taken my students on field trips to local museums and galleries, with the intention of exposing them to all that the community has to offer. More pertinent however, is my desire to foster inspiration within my students' own art work.
Working with Raymond James Financial and Youth Art Corps, I solely contrived and developed a program in which six students from Youth Art Corps were chosen based on their merit and dedication to the arts. Each student was to produce a work that emulated the style and genre of two artists featured in the Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection. I worked diligently with each student to ensure proper research and technique was advanced. The works will be premiered at The Tenth Annual Wildlife and Western Visions Art Show. The professional artists donated a portion of the proceeds of their paintings to Youth Art Corps, wherein the allocation of the funds within the Youth Art Corps programming was determined by a grant written by the participating students. I oversaw and provided guidance during this process.
In coordination with the Salvador Dali museum I have worked for Youth Art Corps in implementing a program in which teen responses to the permanent collection were recorded and edited by the students. These responses will be used on http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/home.html. A "teen-specific" audio tour based on these responses is forthcoming for the museum's future location.
Working within the world of Art Administration and Museum Studies is a more than perfect fit for my ardent dedication to the preservation and promotion of the arts. Continuing my education at New York University will assist me in developing a valuable place and career in this field. I implore the University to allow me the opportunity to challenge myself within this capacity.
Pamela * ******
Curriculum Vitae
Relocating to New York City Fall of 2009
Objective
A highly experienced, enthusiastic and result oriented Art Administrator with experience in directing the acquisition, storage, management and exhibition of collections, including negotiating and authorizing the purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections; seeking further education in Museum Studies with the objective of completing a PhD in Art History and placement within a museum, auction house or gallery.
Education
University of South Florida, Paris, France May 2009- June 2009
School of Art and Art History ProgramArt, Art History, and Art and Architecture
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL August 2008- Present
Part-time Student
Graduate Certificate, Museum Studies
Degreed expected Fall of 2010
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL August 2004- June 2006
Full-time Student, Bachelor of Arts
English and American Literature;
Concentration in Humanities
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL August 2002- May 2004
Full-time Student, Associate’s in Arts
Areas of Research and Interest
German Expressionism;
The Grotesque, Macabre Eroticism and Manifestations of Anxiety in Early 20th Century Art
Honors and Achievements
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient, Florida Academic Scholar
Volunteer and Extracurricular Activities
Sigma Tau Delta, Charter Member
Treasurer 2005-2006
Co-Founder of the St. Petersburg chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, I worked on various committees throughout the organization in addition to my role as Treasurer.
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, 501©3
Committee Co-Chair 2006- Present
Volunteer Coordinator
Responsible for coordinating over 400 volunteers for one of America’s most top-rated outdoor art festivals, featuring some of the country’s most accomplished and well respected artists. I’ve consistently filled 90% or more of the committee’s volunteer requests. The entire festival is not-for-profit.
The Skirts
Founder and President 2008- Present
Organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through cycling community outreach. We are currently filing for not-for-profit status.
Professional Experience
Youth Art Corps and Salvador Dali Museum
Intern, Fall 2008-Present
Developing curriculum and lesson plans outlining goals of workshops, with the aim of facilitating production of museum exhibition materials and programs targeted to teen audiences. This objective resulted in the production and editing of audio/visual responses to the Dali’s works premiered in conjunction with an exhibition of Youth Art Corps Student work which was eventually hosted on the museum’s website.
Duties include:
· Provide supervision and guidance to program participants, student trainees and student interns
· Collaborate with other resident artists on group projects and exhibitions
· Provide written critique of participants’ work and performance
· Curator of premiere and exhibition
· Maintain supplies and insure neat and orderly workshop areas
· Planning and coordinating educational and public outreach programs, including tours, workshops, travel, lectures and classes.
Raymond James and Associates
Corporate Art Department
Art Administrator and Art Tour Coordinator February 2007-present
Duties include:
· Plan and implement collection installations
· Assist in the caretaking, management and development of the permanent collection, consisting of over 2000 pieces of fine art
· Research art and artists in the collection
· Demonstration of outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
· Work with collectors, dealers, and colleagues at other institutions, using effective Written and oral communication skills
· Cultivate and adapt collection materials
· Development and implementation of new methods of collection management
· Demonstration of extensive and comprehensive knowledge of the pieces comprising the collection
· Maintain the collection’s database, catalogue acquisitions
· Development and coordination of all tours and events showcasing the collection
· Giving detailed tours of the corporate galleries
· Transportation, storage and documentation of works of art from the collection and on loan to other institutions
· Development of exhibitions and projects; including curating temporary exhibitions on site and at alternative gallery spaces
· Assisting in periodic surveys and inventories
Paul C. Scherer, Esquire
Legal Secretary and Office Manager June 2002-Febuary 2007
Duties included:
· Responsible for all court filings
· Perform lengthy transcription
· Composition, revision and preparation of legal documents, court filings and correspondence
· Schedule court dates, depositions, appointments and briefings
· Proficient computer software skills
· Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology
· Training new employees, ensuring compliance and success
· Notary public
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