Zach Pearl Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Managing Editor of PUBLIC Journal (est. 1988) and PUBLIC Books (est. 2007). Among Canada's longest- running non-for-profit arts publishers, we make beautiful print objects full of challenging and engaging essays, poetry and interviews on contemporary art, visual culture, and the politics of aesthetics. In my role, I am responsible for producing the biannual journal and all of our book projects from conception to design and distribution, including liaising with vendors and stakeholders. I… Show more Managing Editor of PUBLIC Journal (est. 1988) and PUBLIC Books (est. 2007). Among Canada's longest- running non-for-profit arts publishers, we make beautiful print objects full of challenging and engaging essays, poetry and interviews on contemporary art, visual culture, and the politics of aesthetics. In my role, I am responsible for producing the biannual journal and all of our book projects from conception to design and distribution, including liaising with vendors and stakeholders. I oversee all daily operations of the organization—finance, fundraising, communications, subscriptions and distribution, and I participate in governance as chair and secretary of board meetings. Show less

Toronto, Ca

Responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate students in both art and design faculties. Duties include: lectures, demonstrations, facilitating critiques and class discussions, and contributing to university administrative policy and initiatives where necessary.

Toronto, Canada Area

This was contract position, in which I organized a book launch and corresponding student research workshop and symposium for the president of the university, Dr. Sara Diamond.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for assisting with weekly curriculum and teaching duties in the classroom for the college's liberal arts department; leading tutorials and study sessions; marking papers and exams.

Toronto, Canada Area

Six Trends is a leading innovative and design-led digital business, providing customer solutions, training and education. As an associate alongside an international roster of industry leaders, I provide corporate training and consultation services regarding web design fundamentals, UX, Internet of things and digital marketing.

University Of Waterloo

I assisted Dr. Henry Adam Svec in his federally funded research on string games and media theory. Specifically, I researched cultural and mythological narratives about string and string games as well as examples from visual art and pop culture, compiling these findings into a collection of reference documents. I also vetted potential sources and sought out adjacent histories and theories, including the creation of reading lists and syllabi.

Http://Kapsula.Ca

KAPSULA is an online art writing publication that functions through a listserv. E-mail subscribers receive monthly issues of featured articles that take an unconventional, polemic or even radical approach to writing about contemporary art and visual culture. As the Managing Editor, I'm responsible for creating and maintaining the production schedule, researching and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the growth and well-being of the business, official correspondence with… Show more KAPSULA is an online art writing publication that functions through a listserv. E-mail subscribers receive monthly issues of featured articles that take an unconventional, polemic or even radical approach to writing about contemporary art and visual culture. As the Managing Editor, I'm responsible for creating and maintaining the production schedule, researching and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the growth and well-being of the business, official correspondence with the magazine's editorial consultants, guest editors and partners for special issues and events, and steering workflow among staff members as necessary. As the Artistic Director, I'm responsible for creating and maintaining a cohesive brand and aesthetic for the magazine as well as working with image contributors and text contributors who wish to include images to ensure that all imagery is used with proper permissions and, in a curatorial sense, conducive to the stylistic standards of the magazine's visual identity as well as its digital, interactive format. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Subtle Technologies is a Toronto-based platform for artworks and experiential learning at the intersection of art, science and technology. We promote cross-disciplinary exchange and collaboration through a diverse range of programs, from lectures and exhibitions to screenings, hands-on workshops and performances.As Artistic Director, I uphold the mandate and steer the creative vision of the organization while responsible for overseeing administrative efforts such as scheduling… Show more Subtle Technologies is a Toronto-based platform for artworks and experiential learning at the intersection of art, science and technology. We promote cross-disciplinary exchange and collaboration through a diverse range of programs, from lectures and exhibitions to screenings, hands-on workshops and performances.As Artistic Director, I uphold the mandate and steer the creative vision of the organization while responsible for overseeing administrative efforts such as scheduling, budgeting, strategic planning, hiring, and marketing campaigns. I also curate and organize the annual festival in consultation with a programming committee of local media artists and scholars and our board of directors. Show less

Toronto, Canada

Subtle Technologies is an annual gathering of artists and scientists across various venues in Toronto that fosters cross-disciplinary research and collaboration through a variety of programming, including lectures, workshops, installations, performances and screenings. As festival curator, I am responsible for researching potential participants, selecting participants and projects, and organizing all aspects of the festival program and schedule according to a theme that changes from… Show more Subtle Technologies is an annual gathering of artists and scientists across various venues in Toronto that fosters cross-disciplinary research and collaboration through a variety of programming, including lectures, workshops, installations, performances and screenings. As festival curator, I am responsible for researching potential participants, selecting participants and projects, and organizing all aspects of the festival program and schedule according to a theme that changes from year to year. My position also entails creating timelines and budgets, correspondence with event partners and sponsors, drafting press releases and marketing copy and assisting with grant and report writing as necessary. Show less

Toronto, Canada

Responsible for research and exhibition design for a participatory gallery space that gathers user-end feedback on accessibility through interactive, digital interfaces. Specific duties included drafting 2-D & 3-D floorplans, sourcing fixtures and display technologies, concepting user interfaces, preparing budgets and writing copy for didactics and interpretive content.

Toronto, Canada

Duties included exhibition and grant-related research, liaising with artists and affiliate organizations, art handling and installation, designing didactics and educational materials and development of a strategic plan for social media intiatives

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Duties include creating and implementing curriculum on a variety of media and subject matters for students ranging in age from 8 to 17, providing technical demonstrations, conducting field trips and gallery visits, selecting works for the Art Inspires gallery space, and providing direction to Assistant Instructors.

Responsible for designing promotional materials and exhibition graphics, maintaining web presences, writing press releases, installations and marketing research.

In charge of creating on-site signage and print materials, maintaining web presences, developing and designing private-labeled products, creating promotions and ad campaigns, and organizing events and partnerships with fellow shops and associations.

Arranged accessories and/or made custom accessories for runway collections, choreographed runway walks and photo shoots, and sourced props and stage materials as necessary.

Minneapolis, Mn

Responsible for designing promotional materials for the Center's 5th Annual Book Arts Festival and photographing and databasing the permanent collection. As a shop assistant, I scheduled classes and individual artists for studio workspace, took inventory, answered phones and processed membership dues.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, English

My dissertation research is situated in critical media studies and cyberfeminism. My government grant-awarded thesis looked.

Masters Of Fine Art, Curatorial Practice

Activities and Societies: Centre for Innovation in Art & Design Education Advisory Board, Criticism & Curatorial Practice Program Committee

Bfa, Illustration, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Student Scholar Program, Student Curating Program, Illustration Club, Poetry Club