Robert Spring Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

- Continue to uphold duties of Archivist position outlined below in addition to the following managerial responsibilities as they relate to the production of gallery publications:- Meet with Director of Publications, artists, graphic designers, project managers, and writers to facilitate overall concept and content of publications from initial phases of design through to publication- Serve as digital asset manager of all images related to publications. Gather archives from artists, organize files, ensure files are of print quality, and provide files to graphic designer throughout design process.- Meet with Director of Museums and Publications and graphic designer regularly to assist in editing and sequencing of publication imagery. - Secure image files and permissions for reproductions from non-SKNY artists from studios, galleries, institutions, and image reproduction agencies.- Ensure all image caption and credit information is correct and consistent throughout the design and editing process and that captions correctly correspond to images and plate and figure numbers. - Work with sales directors to compile list of important works from reproduction and reach out to collectors to obtain proper credit information.- Coordination with sales directors to compile list of important collectors and institutions to receive gratis copies of gallery publications and manage execution of said mailing.- Copy-editing of publication texts as needed.

New York, New York, United States

- Serve as digital asset manager by collecting, maintaining, and filing all visual documentation of artworks and exhibitions to SKNY servers.- Schedule and facilitate photoshoots of gallery artworks and exhibitions.- Facilitate all aspects of image reproduction and licensing requests from publications, institutions, and collectors, ensuring proper captions, credits, and permissions are given.- Manage and maintain the gallery's physical library and archive. - Assist sales and communications teams with maintenance of third-party sales sites such as Artsy, Artnet, and Ocula.- Serve as IT liaison to schedule maintenance, troubleshoot, and service gallery technoligy.

New York, New York

- Maintained correspondence with all students and parents, created and processed scholarship applications, created marketing materials, recruited and registered students, and collected payments.- Prepared curricula and planned workshops for year-long Imagemakers program with department Manager. Co-organized program exhibition by collecting and curating work, copy editing written materials, and matting and framing prints.- Maintained and utilized database of all student and parent contact and demographic information for marketing and developmental research.- Prepared rosters, ordered and prepared supplies, and processed equipment loans.- Archived student work, administrative materials, and evaluations for all programming.

New York, New York

- Conducted all student-facing correspondence. Registered students, maintained student transcripts, compiled program applications, and processed withdrawal requests.- Enforced tuition payments, planned open houses, and updated policy language.- Assisted with transition to a new location, implementing a brainstorming project for institution-wide initiatives alongside the Director and Manager of the department.- Spearheaded reconstruction of Part-Time Programs admissions processes.- Oversaw portfolio review and class advisement sessions with students to ensure relevant class placements.

Greater New York City Area

- Provided information on artworks and exhibitions to visitors in gallery spaces.- Retail store responsibilities including point of sales and merchandise organization.- Sold tickets to visitors and checked in group visits and tours.- Oversaw visitor behavior to ensure safety of artworks and guests.

Greater New York City Area

- Liaised with a range of groups to schedule museum tours. Responsible for maintaining calendars across multiple platforms. Clients included schools, corporations, cultural institutions, and individuals.- Assisted in final exhibition procedures for yearlong Imagemakers program including curation, creating and maintaining a production checklist, and matting and framing prints.- Proofread and edited written materials for classes, exhibitions, and marketing.- Responded to programming inquiries on the phone and via email.- Compiled analytic data reports.

Greater New York City Area

- Guided students in darkroom printing and provided students with constructive feedback on work.- Observed and reported on student progress to lead instructor.- Assisted with curatorial affairs for culminating exhibition of student work.- Maintained darkroom for student use.

Greater New York City Area

- Developed original, interdisciplinary curriculum for campers grades K-5. Hands-on lessons focused on prominent artists, art historical movements, and traditional summer camp arts and crafts.- Taught, supervised, and prepared materials for five art classes per day with up to 30 campers per period.- Worked within a strict budget to order supplies.

Greater New York City Area

- Manually and digitally archived the work of Richard Avedon. Process consisted of scanning negatives and contact sheets and entering information into ArtBase as they were transferred into higher quality archival storage.- Assisted in research for special projects including publications and exhibitions.- Messengered important documents and materials. - Gained insight on branding, gallery installation, rights and reproduction, archival work, and digital retouching.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Photography And The Digital Image, Art History, 3.9

Activities and Societies: - Photography Department Medal, 2016, 2018. - Study Abroad, Summer 2018: Rome: A Cultural History. Rome, Italy..

High School Diploma