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Dawn VandeSchoot

Arts Professional
Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced Arts Professional accomplished in completing Community Engaged public art projects quickly and cost-effectively. Over 20 years of progressive experience as knowledgeable and talented leader in Public Art Programming, Administration and Practice.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant

Satya Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
09.2016 - Current
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define goals and objectives of public art projects.
  • Assemble and liaise with stakeholder Project Team.
  • Develop and release calls to artists.
  • Facilitate Selection Panels and hiring process to select the right artists for the job.
  • Support artist(s) through research and engagement in the development of public art project concept.
  • Facilitate approvals, permits and all safety requirements to support the project.
  • Support project through communications, celebrations and event planning.
  • Implement practices and procedures to ensure projects remaining on time and on budget.
  • Optimize customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluate staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Artist

Self-employed
Calgary, Alberta
09.2001 - Current
  • Inter-disciplinary artist using theatre-based techniques to create community engaged public art projects that explore issues and needs within communities.
  • Contribute to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Establishe and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
  • Research industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
  • Meet aesthetic and technical criteria.
  • Manage technological considerations to share artwork.
  • Consult with partners and community participants to discuss ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Implement artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.

Program Coordinator

The City of Calgary, Public Art Program
Calgary, Alberta
01.2007 - 09.2016
  • Organized and managed program development for arts based community development from conception through successful execution.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
  • Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
  • Supervised over 50 of professional and administrative personnel.
  • Set and oversaw yearly $500,000 budget to cover annual arts programming.
  • Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature programs to address identified needs and diversify offerings.
  • Maintained tight timetables and quality standards to give communities exceptional offerings.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies

University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
09.1999 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
09.1992 - 09.1996

Skills

Processes and procedures

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Accomplishments

  • Participant in the Social Practice Master Class through the Illingworth Kerr Gallery in partnership with the City of Calgary's Public Art Program.
  • Recipient of the Harold Greenberg fund for "The Side of the Road" in development with Asvoria Media.
  • President and Artistic lead of "Kitchen Feminism Art Society".


Timeline

Consultant

Satya Inc.
09.2016 - Current

Program Coordinator

The City of Calgary, Public Art Program
01.2007 - 09.2016

Artist

Self-employed
09.2001 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies

University of Calgary
09.1999 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

University of Toronto
09.1992 - 09.1996

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