Megan Steinman Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

First full-time Executive Director for artist residency founded by artists Julie Mehretu, Paul Pfeiffer and Lawrence Chua. Work closely with founders, Board of Trustees and Advisory Board on new strategic plan. Established two new staff positions, led staff restructuring and new hirings. In partnership with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and a contracted systems designer, created a custom back end system for all residency operations in AirTable. Work with founders to select artists… Show more First full-time Executive Director for artist residency founded by artists Julie Mehretu, Paul Pfeiffer and Lawrence Chua. Work closely with founders, Board of Trustees and Advisory Board on new strategic plan. Established two new staff positions, led staff restructuring and new hirings. In partnership with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and a contracted systems designer, created a custom back end system for all residency operations in AirTable. Work with founders to select artists, writers, dancers, and musicians for invite-only residency program, and work with Residency Manager to curate each residency cohort. Currently redesigning organization website and have developed a fresh new “voice” for all external communications and social media. Established annual operating budget and contracted accounting firm and bookkeeping firm. Work directly with Board Treasure on budget oversight and audits. Secured a $500,000 Mellon grant for staff and operations. Currently working with artist Carolyn Lazard and Leon Leon architects on ADA upgrades for the entire residency campus. Currently launching a pilot arts education program with artists Amina Ross, Mo Costello, and Shaun Leonardo, with Recess Art in Brooklyn, and Chess & Community in Athens, Georgia. Show less

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Currently teaching graduate-level seminars on curating. MICA's M.F.A. in Curatorial Practice prepares students to expand the role of curators--engaging audiences more effectively by proposing alternative models of exhibition-making, institution-building, and social justice through art.

Los Angeles, Ca

Founding Director of an artist-led non-profit museum, served across all areas of the organization, including -• Governance: worked closely with Board of Trustees and Advisory Board to implement The UM’s vision and strategic objectives. • Leadership and Staff Management: responsible for identifying and hiring all museum staff positions, and managed all museum staff and freelance consultants; provided consistent mentorship and opportunities for staff members' career growth.• Curating:… Show more Founding Director of an artist-led non-profit museum, served across all areas of the organization, including -• Governance: worked closely with Board of Trustees and Advisory Board to implement The UM’s vision and strategic objectives. • Leadership and Staff Management: responsible for identifying and hiring all museum staff positions, and managed all museum staff and freelance consultants; provided consistent mentorship and opportunities for staff members' career growth.• Curating: member of the curatorial/programming council for all exhibitions, performances, workshops, and lecture series; directed exhibition design and installation; served as liaison for artists and collaborators.• Communications: served as spokesperson for museum in press and at external events and symposia; lead museum tours for major funding groups. • Finance: prepared and managed the organization’s annual operating budget with oversight of monthly cash flow and expenditures; ensured that sound financial controls, reporting, payroll and bookkeeping practices are maintained; liaison to museum’s accountant firm and Board Treasurer; managed audit process. • Development: cultivated individual, corporate and institutional donors; was primary grant writer; responsible for grant implementation, budget and program reporting; conceptualized and executed fundraising events; managed Board’s fundraising subcommittee. • Community Engagement: responsible for audience development; nurtured and maintained relationships with cultural partners, schools, neighboring businesses, and local community organizations. Building Operations: managed architect consultants, contractors, gardeners and all teams responsible for building care; landlord liaison. Show less

Los Angeles

Created visual art exhibitions and public programs for technology companies. Served as main liaison between corporate client and artists. Responsible for sourcing and hiring of exhibition collaborators including architects, installation designers and graphic designers. Managed production team and event staff. Writes all exhibition texts: didactics, guides, press releases, and invitations. Provided creative direction and strategic development for new art spaces, both physical and virtual… Show more Created visual art exhibitions and public programs for technology companies. Served as main liaison between corporate client and artists. Responsible for sourcing and hiring of exhibition collaborators including architects, installation designers and graphic designers. Managed production team and event staff. Writes all exhibition texts: didactics, guides, press releases, and invitations. Provided creative direction and strategic development for new art spaces, both physical and virtual, including: Moogfest, Dolby Gallery, Sonos Studio “Pop-Up” in New York City and Sonos Studio Community Radio. Show less

Los Angeles

Worked directly with artist, activist, and educator Suzanne Lacy on new exhibitions and performances. Developed installation concepts with artist using extensive archive materials and managed object fabrication. Curated a solo exhibition for artist in Milan. Responsible for budget development and schedule planning. Redesigned artist’s website, and managed website content. Grant writer and editor on several artist essays for catalogues and publications.

Various Locations

Clients included Airbnb, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl, Giant Artists, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), W Hotels, and K-Swiss. Projects include exhibitions, book design, advertising campaigns, photo shoot production, website design and content management, artist representation, album packaging, special events, and trend research. Responsible for sourcing and directing creative teams, fund development and budget management.

Berlin Area, Germany

• Responsible for research, selection, and invitation of artists for exhibition and public program events• Wrote all English-language text materials: concept, wall text, and press releases• Sourced and selected exhibition architect• Oversaw the development and execution of exhibition logo, flyer, and poster designs• Developed social media and marketing campaign

Boston, Ma

• Reported to Helen Molesworth, Chief Curator at ICA Boston• Researched and presented artists for inclusion in the Dance/Draw exhibition, on view October 2011 - January 2012• Established initial contact with artist representatives on behalf of ICA Boston’s curatorial dept.• Attended studio visits and conducted field research with Chief Curator • Wrote biographical entries for exhibition catalog and exhibition wall texts

Mak Center For Art & Architecture, Los Angeles, Ca

• Oversaw all aspects of the exhibition, including 12-member curatorial, marketing & production team• Conceived, developed, and executed the public programming event, “Transmission of Trio A with Yvonne Rainer,” which included sourcing participants and conducting a live discussion with Rainer• Selected graphic designer and oversaw the production of the exhibition catalog; responsible for content editing and fact checking; worked directly with printer and was responsible for final… Show more • Oversaw all aspects of the exhibition, including 12-member curatorial, marketing & production team• Conceived, developed, and executed the public programming event, “Transmission of Trio A with Yvonne Rainer,” which included sourcing participants and conducting a live discussion with Rainer• Selected graphic designer and oversaw the production of the exhibition catalog; responsible for content editing and fact checking; worked directly with printer and was responsible for final press check approval • Created the Work After Work website; generated all press and promotional materials• Conceived and implemented exhibition installation plan, including all wall text and space guides • Oversaw opening night event production Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

Head of the record label’s art department. Worked directly with prominent recording artists, including Coldplay, Beastie Boys, Chingy, Latoya, and more. Responsible for all visual designs for albums, web and corporate marketing projects. Conceived and produced photo shoots, album packaging, special events, company publications, consumer and trade advertising, in-store displays, billboards, and artist merchandise. Managed five full-time staff and a large freelance pool. Responsible for… Show more Head of the record label’s art department. Worked directly with prominent recording artists, including Coldplay, Beastie Boys, Chingy, Latoya, and more. Responsible for all visual designs for albums, web and corporate marketing projects. Conceived and produced photo shoots, album packaging, special events, company publications, consumer and trade advertising, in-store displays, billboards, and artist merchandise. Managed five full-time staff and a large freelance pool. Responsible for generating and negotiating print and digital copyright and usage contracts with external creative partners worldwide. Managed budgets ranging $50,000-$500,000 for projects across multiple, simultaneous media outlets (print, video & online). Show less

New York, Ny

Hired for Leibovitz’ book, American Music. Conducted research and creative direction for music subjects and locations throughout the United States. Served as primary liaison for musicians and music venues with photographer. Responsible for pre-production and and line production, managed staff and freelance crews of 10-30+ members. Responsible for shooting all b-roll footage on American Music sets. Oversaw all book copy, provided primary research materials, collected artist contributions, and… Show more Hired for Leibovitz’ book, American Music. Conducted research and creative direction for music subjects and locations throughout the United States. Served as primary liaison for musicians and music venues with photographer. Responsible for pre-production and and line production, managed staff and freelance crews of 10-30+ members. Responsible for shooting all b-roll footage on American Music sets. Oversaw all book copy, provided primary research materials, collected artist contributions, and served as main fact checker. Worked with Random House publishers to coordinate press tours, publicity and book signing events. Worked with the curatorial, marketing and publicity departments at Experience Music Project (EMP) in Seattle, WA on the American Music exhibition, including exhibition installation, coordination of all print, television, radio and online press; advertising and merchandising; and opening event. Show less

New York, Ny

• Main liaison for external agencies, promotional partners, production companies, artist management and internal departments within Zomba Group of Labels• Assisted in development and execution of marketing plans • Supervised quality control of Audio Playback Sessions in video post-production

Mpas

Bachelor Of Arts

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)