Jenie Gao is a Executive Director at Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. She possess expertise in pre press, digital printing, illustrator, photoshop, fine art and 36 more skills. She is proficient in Spanish. Colleagues describe her as "I have worked at Jenie Gao Studio for over a year, starting out as an intern through a service learning class at UW-Madison. Since then, I have continued working for her as a studio assistant. The way Jenie runs her business is rare to see, and I have gained a broad range of experience. I worked on large woodcuts, painted backgrounds, stretched canvas, matted prints, and set up for shows. I also did a lot of research, some video editing, and helped out with sales. More recently, during quarantine, I have worked on remote research and social media writing. Jenie’s art and social practices are intertwined, and you can see this from the way she treats her interns. She does this by notifying us of opportunities, and taking extra time to discuss current art, business, and social issues. From working with Jenie, I’ve discovered how valuable her time is, which makes the fact that she puts so much of it towards bettering her interns even more appreciated. The standards she holds herself to socially, politically, and artistically are high, and I have come away with a broader perspective on the purposes of being an artist. I would recommend working with Jenie Gao to any creative or entrepreneurial student. Knowledge found in her business models and art practices is hard to find except by experience." and "I worked for Jenie in the summer of 2019. Her internship program was incredibly valuable to me because she showed me that it is indeed possible to pursue one’s individual art practice as a career. Jenie is one of the most dedicated and motivated artists that I know. Not only is she working on her own artworks, but she is also part of multiple arts organizations and spaces, serving as a curator and administrator. Her passion for social justice is clear within the topics that her artworks explore. Her pieces are both thoughtful and impactful. She individualized each intern's experience based on interest and skillset. There was never a dull moment in her studio and I learned so many new processes of the working artist. I worked on both studio and administrative tasks. She even taught me how to woodblock print which was super fun! She was a great mentor and I hope to stay in touch with her because I know she will continue to do great things! If you are an artist in Madison, WI, I highly recommend interning with Jenie!"