Kate Quinlan
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Kate Quinlan

Project Curator & Artist ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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Kate Quinlan
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Kate Quinlan

Project Curator & Artist ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Versatile, results driven professional with 13 years of comprehensive experience developing exceptional innovative artistic and educational experiences, providing leadership and enhancing relationships with artists, peers and public audiences. Superb project leadership abilities and personal management skills with strong experience in the cultural sector. Proven problem solving and analytical thinking skills, a fast-learning and hands-on approach, and the ability to adapt to evolving projects. A dedicated professional with the drive and skill-set to excel in a fast-paced leadership role enhancing a company’s ability to accomplish pioneering cultural experiences. Core Competencies: Curation I Project and Event Development and Management I Professional Development I Team Leadership I Art Handler I Budgeting and Reporting I Training I Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis I Presentation and Workshop Preparation and Delivery I Interpersonal Skills I Verbal, Written and Editing Skills I Relationship Management I Research and Archive Management I Communication I Strategic Planning I PC and iMac Literate
Work history
    Residency Coordinator
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    I curated and coordinated vibrant and innovative installations, displays and events that facilitate curiosity and ingenuity, while captured and educating diverse audiences, notably during London Design Festival 2016 – 19. I constructed and delivered the programme, expanding its outreach and impact through online platforms, public outreach and strategic planning. I championed our internal management systems in the Learning Department, forged and trained our team of volunteers, implemented archival strategies, oversaw and forecast budgets and visitor engagement.
    Assistant Curator
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    I curated and coordinated exhibition content and related events, endorsing new acquisitions, aligning with funding partners and promoting the museum collections and curatorial expertise. I championed best archival research and practice, alongside exceptional administration and technical ability on in-house management flow systems. I arranged and directed gallery maintenance and re-development with both internal and external contractors, security and staff.
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Skills
  • Ceramics
  • Anthropology
  • Event Coordination
  • Curation
  • Exhibition Interpretation
  • Project Management
  • Artist Development
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication Arts
  • Archival Research
Education
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    MA Material and Visual CultureUCL
    London, United Kingdom
    Modules: Core Course: 1.1; Art in the Public Sphere: 2.1; Anthropology of the Built Environment: 2.1; Social Construction of Landscape: 1.1; Dissertation entitled Communal Cohesion in The Ladies Room, awaiting grade. Awaiting overall grade.
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    BA(Hons) Ceramic DesignNational College of Art and Design Ireland
     - Dublin, Ireland
    Achieved 1st Class Honours with a Commendation for my dissertation entitled Sophie Calle: peepholes into her existence. Modules including: Art Education, Industrial Design, Fashion and Textiles, Sculpture, Painting, Art History and Visual Culture. Ceramic Modules including: throwing, sculpture, hand-building, mould-making, slip casting, turning, glaze technology.
Awards
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    Future Makers Residency and Training Awardcraft council of ireland