Diverse Career Paths for Art Professionals: Presentations and Panel Discussion
Join us for presentations and a panel discussion with art professionals covering a range of topics including:
- Commercial gallery representation
- Sustaining a studio art practice after school
- Career paths for studio artists
- Founding a gallery or public art initiative
- Beginning a curatorial practice
PRESENTERS / PANELISTS
Bridget Melloy is the senior director of projects+gallery, Barrett Barrera Projects’ affiliate art gallery. She has previously worked as the business development manager for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Philip Slein Gallery, and the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Marina Peng completed her BFA at Washington University in 2017. She is the co- founder and director of PSA St. Louis, a city-wide public art initiative. She has formerly held positions at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
Jeff Robinson is an artist, fabricator, and curator based in Chicago. Robinson serves on the board of directors for Terrain Exhibitions, as co-director of DEMO Project, and currently serves as Head Preparator for Hyde Park Art Center.
All Washington University students are welcome to attend, and we especially hope any students who are unsure about a career path for studio artists will join us. Please bring your questions for the Q&A at the end.
Our visitors will also be doing a limited number of studio visits after the event. Please email Livia Xandersmith to inquire about signing up.