Maya Amina Harrison Email & Phone Number

Miami Fl

-Assisting lead artist Claudia Alvarez (Rush Foundation sponsored artist) in preparation and execution of CARES Art education/mentoring program "The Superhero In Me".Materials setup/takedown, instructing in drawing and painting techniques, educating youth on contemporary art, career and education opportunities for artists. -This program included painting and drawing workshops, given over several days, for children/young people aged 12-18 from both Overtown Youth Center and Broward County Juvenile Detention Center, and a reception and exhibition of the children's work hosted by Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).

Miami Fl

-Sales associate in a mixed fine art and retail space. Tasks include: greeting and assisting clients and assessing client needs, Art handling (hanging, storage, shipping, etc.), merchandising and creating window and floor displays.-This position allowed me to gain detailed knowledge of sales techniques, retail operations, and to better understand best practices of art handling and shipping.

Miami Beach, Fl

-Unpaid Internship, duration three months. Shadow and assist the gallery director in gallery operations, sales, client relations, marketing/advertising, and research. -This position provided me with an introduction to art sales, administrative operations and bookkeeping. I also acted as an assistant to artist/owner Anthony Liggins, participating the fabrication, finishing, and display of painting, sculpture, and photography.

College Park Md

Assisting in art installation and preparing the Herman Maril Student gallery for exhibitions.

College Park, Md

Camp Shule is an academic summer program for Prince George's County youth, grades K-12. Responsibilities include: Facilitate and direct Arts and Crafts workshop for grades K-5, prepare and maintain camper grade book and attendance forms and manage camper academic assignments for grade K.

College Park, Md

Teaching Assistant in ARTT150 (Introduction to Art Theory) course at UMDCP. Responsibilities Include: Facilitating discussion and analysis of assigned texts among students, preliminary evaluation of student performance and participation, managing student assignments.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine And Studio Arts, Senior

High School