Roma Edwards
Los Angeles
Summary
Roma Edwards is an artist, scholar, and curator who works at the intersection of art, research, and community. Whether through interdisciplinary curation, arts education, or narrative art projects, Roma aims to build community while also fostering new understandings of history and contemporary society.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Social and Public Art Resource Center
Los Angeles
11.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the launch of a volunteer program, directing operations and strategic planning; recruited and onboarded 37 volunteers who logged 1,895+ hours across 9 departments, driving $17K in combined revenue
- Led arts education initiatives including contributing research and leading tours at the Great Wall of Los Angeles; planning a high school field trip and art workshop; and expanding community access to professional development, mentorship, and creative and academic education
- Overhauled core administrative systems for rental units, events, tours, and recurring deadlines by redesigning workflows, authoring protocols, and coordinating execution across the organization
Bookseller
Arcana: Books on the Arts
Los Angeles
05.2025 - Current
- Curated and sold specialized art books to artists, designers, and residencies; managed and cataloged store inventory; provided expert guidance on art, photography, architecture, and design to professional clientele
- Revised book classification system, highlighting underrepresented and activist contemporary artists
Volunteer
Tom of Finland Foundation
Los Angeles
11.2024 - Current
- Organized, accessioned, and digitized archival materials, preparing Tom of Finland archival collection for public access
Bookseller
Artbook @ Hauser and Wirth
Los Angeles
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Produced book talk with Blank Forms Editions, achieving record book sales and event attendees
- Facilitated Artbook's participation in LITLIT, conceptualizing booth theme, selecting books, and running day-of operations
- Curated and ordered zines, small-press books, and monographs; Supported LA Art Book Fair, PST ART Open House, and ongoing author events
Curation Content Producer
Eventbrite
Los Angeles
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Curated niche cultural happenings for dozens of themed "It-Lists," shaping the new voice of international rebrand
- Devised event-list themes and composed copy to align with marketing campaigns
Student Educator
Hammer Museum
Los Angeles
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging tour curricula based on trainings, curator walk throughs, and self-guided arts research
- Conducted guided tours for diverse audiences, including school groups and adult learners
- Facilitated arts education spaces through Hammer's Art Lab and Classroom in Residence programs
Founder and Teacher
ROMA Summer Art Camp
San Francisco
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Established intensive summer art training program, created curriculum, and taught multimedia projects to students ages 6-14, earning celebratory reviews
- Coordinated business and administrative aspects of camp and conducted student recruitment and parent communication
Education
Bachelor of Arts - World Arts And Cultures
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Skills
- Program development
- Arts education
- Event coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Effective communication
- Curriculum development
- Creative direction
- Team leadership
- Audience engagement
- Community outreach
Curation Projects
- Book Drive for LA County Jails: A book drive and fundraiser that featured system-impacted speakers, performers, artists, and prison justice organizations, drawing hundreds of attendees, gathering 450+ books that were donated to LA County Jails, and raising over $1,500 for prison justice organizations (2025)
- Me and You and Me and: An art exhibit and weekly programming at Gallery SADE Los Angeles featuring 60+ artists, drawing 1000+ attendees and receiving a writeup in Curate LA (2023)
- Lost & Found: An interdisciplinary live art event at Stories Books & Cafe that paired sculptors and writers for original collaborations, drawing 50 attendees (2023)
- Beautiful Things Craft Market: A craft market included in the WeHo Pride Arts Festival with 50+ vendors of crafts and fine art, drawing 500 attendees (2023)
- TKDSAC Market + Zine Release: A market and zine release party at In Sheep's Clothing Hifi, drawing 450 attendees and selling 50+ zines (2023)
- Internet Baby Art Rave: An art show and rave featuring DJs, visual artists, video artists, and fashion designers, drawing 550 attendees (2023)
- Bodies Festival: A queer figure drawing and burlesque show at ROSEGALLERY, drawing 100 attendees (2023)
Timeline
Bookseller
Arcana: Books on the Arts
05.2025 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Social and Public Art Resource Center
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Tom of Finland Foundation
11.2024 - Current
Curation Content Producer
Eventbrite
08.2024 - 05.2025
Student Educator
Hammer Museum
09.2023 - 08.2024
Bookseller
Artbook @ Hauser and Wirth
06.2023 - 05.2025
Founder and Teacher
ROMA Summer Art Camp
07.2016 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - World Arts And Cultures
University of California, Los Angeles