Ruba Osman
Peterborough,ON
Summary
An innovative artist with art gallery volunteer and internship experience, familiarity in gallery enviornments and working with local artists and art communities. Vast knowledge in artistic software like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, cultivated by freelance work. A degree in Painting & Drawing at Concordia University with practical understanding of digital media, oil painting, acrylics and watercolour. A minor in Art History offers historical knowledge on Canadian Contemporary art, specifically through a feminist and colonialist framework.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CURATORIAL & SPECIAL PROJECTS INTERN
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Peterborough
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Sales and Desk reception
- Arts Grants research
- Written artwork features and artist biographies
- Social media management
- Installation setup for exhibitions
- Organizing and sorting archives
- Participated and supported in art jury selection
- Alternative text writing and closed captioning
- Artist assistant for artist book signing, talk and demonstration
- Working with the artists, public, and volunteers
- Vendor for estate/book sale
VOLUNTEER
Art Space
Peterborough
05.2023 - Current
- Volunteered as a gallery attendant for Art Space
- Pursued independent research of the various exhibiting artists and pieces on display
- Maintained a presence in the gallery space during working hours, responding to any visitors queries
- Guided visitors throughout exhibitions, explaining individual pieces and exhibitions in a larger context
- Participated in setting up spaces for affiliated organizations such as One City
- Handling artworks as an Art Runner for 50/50/50 fundraiser event
VOLUNTEER
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Peterborough
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Included several weeks of assisting the various art teachers working with children at the Art Gallery of Peterborough Summer Camp, and helping the children work through their projects.
- Actively worked to create a fun and creative environment for the children attending the Arts Camp. This included artistic exercises, games, and preparations for their own fully crafted theatrical play.
- Worked to learn tasks quickly to ensure efficiency and team work. Helped create a positive environment for both the children and other volunteers.
VOLUNTEER
Montreal Art Center & Museum
Montreal
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Volunteered at the Montreal Art Center & Museum that acts as both studio space, gallery, and school.
- Assisted in documenting and organizing files and texts stocked within the Art Center.
- Learned clerical tasks quickly to improve performance as well as developing organizational skills.
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
Independant
Peterborough
01.2016 - Current
- Created works of art desired by a variety of costumers.
- Actively maintained social media accounts to network with galleries and engage with target audience.
- Organized the displaying of works in rented spaces within an art collective.
- Set up booths to sell original pieces and prints at various art fairs both in Montreal and Peterborough.
- Maintained thorough understanding of clients' desires through frequent contact and feedback from initial concept art.
- Expert in various new artistic programs in addition to traditional work. Evoked emotions, illustrated ideas and told stories with different art works.
- Contributed pieces to local artist magazines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Painting And Drawing, Minor in Art History
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec06-2021
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Visual literacy and analyzation
- Recordkeeping / Archival Organization
- Illustrative Design Software
- Computer Literate (Word, Excel)
- Exhibition planning
- Gallery showing coordination
- Cultural awareness
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Social media management
- Community Engagement
- Event Setup
- Clerical Support
- Adaptability and Dependability
REFERENCES
Fynn Leitch
Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON
705 743 9179, fleitch@peterborough.ca
Briar Sutherland
Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON
bsutherland@peterborough.ca
Timeline
CURATORIAL & SPECIAL PROJECTS INTERN
Art Gallery of Peterborough
12.2023 - 04.2024
VOLUNTEER
Art Space
05.2023 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Art Gallery of Peterborough
08.2020 - 08.2020
VOLUNTEER
Montreal Art Center & Museum
01.2020 - 01.2020
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
Independant
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Painting And Drawing, Minor in Art History
Concordia University
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