Juan Antonio Sánchez Larrauri Scott Email and Phone Number

- Curatorial Leadership: Successfully curated a variety of exhibitions, including “Crafts and Chocolate: Mexico’s Cultural Duo,” showcasing Mexican crafts and their cultural significance to diverse audiences.- Collection Development: Managed an extensive collection of indigenous crafts, including pottery, textiles, and basketry, ensuring the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage through careful collection care and documentation.- Makers Engagement: Collaborated with artisans, artists, and community members to source high-quality items, facilitating meaningful connections and promoting cultural exchange.- Marketing and Promotion: Developed and implemented marketing strategies, enhancing gallery visibility and attracting a broader audience to exhibitions and events.- Operational Excellence: Streamlined gallery operations, including inventory management and exhibition logistics, leading to improved efficiency and enhanced visitor experiences.- Community Involvement: Fostered community engagement through workshops and educational programs, promoting understanding and appreciation of Mexican crafts and culture.- Digital Presence: Created engaging visual content for social media and online platforms, increasing the gallery’s outreach and engagement with a wider audience.

Responsible for the conceptualisation, management, and execution of Cacao Para Todos, a festival celebrating Mexico's rich chocolate and cacao culture. This role involved curating a comprehensive event experience while facilitating cultural exchange and supporting local artisans.- Developed and led the festival’s theme, promoting the authenticity of Mexico’s chocolate-making traditions.- Coordinated partnerships with artisans and chocolatiers, fostering cultural and commercial opportunities.- Managed logistical operations for workshops, vendor stalls, and live demonstrations, ensuring smooth and engaging experiences for participants.- Curated and designed the layout of exhibits and stalls to create an interactive and educational environment.- Oversaw the marketing and promotion of the festival through social media, public relations, and collaborations with cultural institutions.- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring the successful promotion and sale of their products in alignment with the festival’s cultural ethos.- Supervised on-site event operations, addressing real-time logistical challenges and coordinating staff and volunteers.- Documented the event through photography and video, creating content for post-event reporting and future marketing campaigns.

- Comprehensive Cataloguing: Successfully catalogued over 4,000 items in the archive, including artworks, documents, and photographs, ensuring detailed records for research and public access.- Digitisation Project: Led the digitisation of the collection, creating a digital repository that improved accessibility and preservation of Alfredo Larrauri’s works, facilitating online engagement.- Research and Interpretation: Conducted in-depth research on the artist’s life and works, developing interpretive materials that highlight the cultural significance of his contributions to contemporary art.- Exhibition Coordination: Assisted in the planning and execution of exhibitions showcasing Alfredo Larrauri’s art, collaborating with galleries and institutions to increase visibility and appreciation of his legacy.- Preservation Practices: Implemented best practices for the conservation and care of archival materials, ensuring the long-term preservation of delicate items within the collection.

Responsible for fostering relationships with designers and managing the promotion and sale of their work through curated exhibitions at the Mexican Design Gallery.- Collaborated closely with designers, promoting their work and creating tailored exhibitions that enhanced visibility and sales.- Managed customer service and sales operations, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and seamless transaction handling.- Handled acquisitions and curated window displays, carefully selecting and showcasing pieces to draw in potential customers and highlight the unique qualities of each designer's work.