Justin Witte Email & Phone Number

Oak Park, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

Develop and execute exhibition and programming calendar, showcasing leading contemporary artists, designers and movements. This has included the development of large-scale national exhibitions of works by Frida Kahlo in 2021, and Andy Warhol in 2023. In this role I have curated 33 exhibitions.Write engaging and informative content for exhibitions and exhibition catalogues, enhancing visitor understanding and appreciation of the artwork. Since starting in 2015 I have overseen the publication of 21 distinctive exhibition publicationsParticipate in fundraising and grant writing efforts, working with the college foundation to secure financial resources for museum operations.Work closely with architects, contractors and administration on designs and implementations of designs for exhibitions including the expansion of the museum galleries in 2019.Establish strong collaborative relationships with artists, individual lenders, and institutional lenders to bring diverse and engaging exhibitions to the museum.Plan, design, and oversee the installation of exhibitions, ensuring high standards of presentation and visitor engagement.Collaborate with marketing team to promote museum events and programs, increasing community participation.Manage museum staff, providing leadership and guidance to gallery assistants, assistant curator, registrar and installation staff as well as student employees.Oversee the maintenance and presentation of the 800-piece permanent art collection, making it accessibility and relevant to the community.Utilize excellent public speaking skills to represent the museum in press, television, and radio interviews, promoting museum events and initiatives.Manage the museum budget in support of the museum's mission and goals.Manage college student art gallery and initiated and run visiting artist lecture series.

Greater Chicago Area

Served as a liaison between the Department of Exhibitions and internal/external parties to finalize exhibition details including contracts, timeline, shipping, press materials, installation, reception, and other decisions concerning exhibitions.Curated one to two exhibitions per year for the department's galleries.Wrote for exhibition catalogues and publications.Worked with designers on the creation of exhibition specific signage, posters and other promotional material.Planned exhibition schedule and assigning exhibitions to coordinating staff.Overseeing and managing installation of exhibitions, including hiring and managing freelance preparators.Managing budgets for the different galleries and exhibitions in the department.

Chicago, Il

Organizing five to six exhibitions per year in four separate campus galleries.Coordinating the shipping and installation of artwork for campus galleries.Creating exhibition layouts in 3D rendering software.The promotion of exhibitions and programming within the school and in localpress.Ensuring the proper handling and installations of artwork in campus galleries.Maintaining budgets for assigned exhibitions.

Mfa, Studio Art

University Fellow

Bfa, Painting

Received a BFA in painting with a minor in drawing. Was one of two students from my graduating class selected to spend a semester.

Fine And Studio Arts

Fine And Studio Arts