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Work History
Education
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Anjolaoluwa Grace Fatunmbi

Steady Brook,NL

Summary

A first-year Fine Arts student at Grenfell Campus with experience in galleries and a personal practice as a visual artist. Works with fabric and acrylics, focusing on texture and color. Also have hands-on experience in exhibition installation, public engagement, and admin tasks like processing invoices. Passionate about both creating art and contributing to the arts community through gallery work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Gallery Assistant

Topfat Art Gallery
01.2019 - 12.2024

Assisted with installation and de-installation of exhibitions, carefully handling artworks

  • Interacted with visitors by participating in public programs with in-depth exhibition knowledge
  • Provided general support to public outreach and coordination of events
  • Kept current condition reports for art collections and assisted in placing public art
  • Prepared and processed gallery sales and other sales invoices, providing attention to detail and timely payment
  • Participated in promotion of gallery through social media, marketing materials
  • Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting gallery attendance by 60%.

Visual Artist (Fabric and Acrylic)

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

Create original works of art using fabric and acrylics; therefore, experiment with textures and techniques

  • Exhibited 100 works locally and at community arts events
  • Created individual style of art; networking with other artists and with lovers of art
  • Managed current knowledge of contemporary art practices and trends in personal artistic development

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland
20 University Drive Corner Brook , NL, A2H 5G4
05.2028

Skills

  • Experience in Installation of Exhibitions, Collections Management, and Public Engagement
  • Invoicing and Processing for gallery operations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills-verbal and written
  • Proficient- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Familiar with social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook to promote
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of contemporary art, as artist and gallery assistant

Additional Information

Comfortable with all kinds of moderate physical work, such as handling and installing artworks, A strong believer in arts education, collections management, and modern art.

Volunteer Experience

Telling Textile Tales, 09/2022, Helped in event organization and public relations

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Gallery Assistant

Topfat Art Gallery
01.2019 - 12.2024

Visual Artist (Fabric and Acrylic)

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Anjolaoluwa Grace Fatunmbi