Alison Roche
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Alison Roche

Associate DirectorDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Alison Roche
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Alison Roche

Associate DirectorDubai, United Arab Emirates
About me
I have spent the past three years in Dubai, UAE working in the commercial realm of art galleries following my Masters in contemporary art writing and criticism. I have since decided I want to move from the commercial sphere into the public realm of arts programming and management. Through my time in galleries in the emerging arts market of Dubai, I have learned varied skills such as management, logistics, curation as well as artist liaison and support. I believe these skills qualify me for this exciting role.
Work history
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    Art ConsultantUnit 21 Consultancy
     - Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFreelance
    -Management of large art acquisitions project by well known corporate based in Abu Dhabi -Recuration of existing collection encompassing 1000+ artworks of both high level investment art and lower grade posters -Acquisition, framing, installation of new artworks -Tendering for new projects involving acquisition of investment grade artworks
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    Associate DirectorLawrie Shabibi
     - Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull Time
    -Developing new relationships with clients, international galleries and institutions -Public commissions -New avenues of exposure for gallery artists
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Skills
  • Art Management
  • Public Relations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Academic Writing
  • Art Curation
  • Client Acquisition
  • Sales
  • Artist Strategy
  • Exhibition Organisation
  • Admin Skills
Education
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    MasterNational College of Art and Design
    Dublin, Ireland
    Thesis Title: 'An Investigation into the Preference for Regional as opposed to International Art in the emerging Middle Eastern Art Market Centered in Dubai, through the study of its Publics and Market' I undertook this thesis with the desire to move into this market and further develop my understanding through practical learning.
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    BAUniversity College Dublin
     - Dublin, Ireland
    Art History Major Courses Included; Modernism Antiquity Introduction to Modern Architecture C17th Dutch Art Writing on Art Tools of Art History Irish Painting Studies in Irish Painting Art and Death HIstory Major Courses Included; 1916 Rising Foundational Australian History Modern Europe Birth of the Modern World The International Europe Social History of Ireland Rome to Renaissance Celtic Ireland