Practical, hands on experience coupled with specialist expertise…
Catherine is an art lover and an artist with extensive experience working on large curatorial projects in Australia and internationally, including her Positive Feedback Loop Conference series and her residency at the Node Center for Curatorial Studies in Berlin. She has many years practical, hands on experience as a consultant, and has recently joined the Velvenoir network, supporting clients and projects in the Australian market. Catherine holds a PhD in the visual arts field and has taught and guest lectured at several institutions including RMIT and the Parsons New School in New York.
Exhibitions and Events
Image from the opening of Letters From the Field, 2012, Node Center, Berlin Photos © Laura Gianetti
Services
I can help you with anything to do with art, whether it's buying it, selling it, or it's something no one has ever done before. I've done A LOT of DIFFERENT projects and worked with A LOT of DIFFERENT people. My fees are fair and reasonable, and I'll throw in my great sense of humour and my infectious enthusiasm for no extra charge.
- Using the internet to your advantage as an art collector
- Curatorial services - the best work to invest in within your budget
- Artwork condition appraisal and the required documentation
- Interpretation, analysis, scholarly writing - what is the art about? Why is it significant?
- Inventory - keeping track of what work you have, where and how
- Arranging quality conservation and restoration
- Advisory on compliance, insurance and valuation
- Assistance with the practical matters like shipping and storage
Resume
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Current Role, Art Consultant, Velvenoir, Melbourne
Supporting clients and projects in the Australian market
2017 - 2018 Sales and Sponsorship Whisperer, BOAA: Biennale of Australian Art
Art sales, project sponsorship and strategic partnerships for the inaugural event in 2018
2000 – current, Artist, Independent Curator
Art Projects
Exhibitions
Creative projects
Art consulting
2013 – current, Principal, Disruptor
The organisation of conferences and visual arts exhibitions
Research and development in screen technology
Social media community engagement and visual communication
Online Campaigns
Curriculum development for higher education and TAFE
Industry stakeholder consultation and benchmarking
Project management, consulting and advisory
Training and professional development workshops
EDUCATION:
Summer Residency, Node Center for Curatorial Studies, 2012, Berlin
Doctor of Philosophy (Communications), 2011, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia
Graduate Certificate of Research Commercialisation, 2010, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland
Bachelor of Communications Honours, 2006, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia
Diploma of Photography, 2000, Southbank Institute of TAFE, Brisbane, Queensland
Curation:
SUPASCREEN (2013) Metro Arts, Brisbane
Letters From the Field (2012) The Node Center for Curatorial Studies, Berlin, Germany
One Night Stand (2012) Queensland Festival of Photography at Through the Looking Glass, Brisbane
New Economy: Innovation and Experimentation Through the Digital Photograph (2012) FotoFreo Festival at Freerange Gallery, Perth
Cameraless (2008) [co-facilitated by Daniel Nevin] Artrage Festival, Spectrum Project Space, Perth
Inner Landscapes (2006) [co-curated by Yolande Pickett] Perth Centre for Photography
Warning: May Contain Horror Themes (2005), Projections at Perth Centre for Photography and online exhibition
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Lecturing and Tutoring:
2016, Bachelor of Design (Games), RMIT
2015, Bachelor of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland
2011 – 2013, Bachelor of Photography and Honours/ Master of Visual Arts, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland
2008 – 2009, Bachelor of Communications, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia
2003 – 2004, Certificate IV in Visual Art (Indigenous Art), South West Regional College, Bunbury, Western Australia
Guest Lectures:
New Media, Postmedia. (2014) Griffith University
Curating in the Expanded Field: Content Marketing for Curators and Collection Managers. (2013) Griffith University
Art Practice and Written Articulation (2012) The Parsons New School, New York (MFA Photography)
Practice-led Methodologies for Creative Research (2010) Edith Cowan University
Virtual Trash: New Media and Art in the Expanded Field (2010) The University of Western Australian, Bachelor of Arts
Conference Presentations / Workshops:
Director – Positive Feedback Loop: Conference for Expanded and Experimental Screen Works (2013) Metro Arts, Brisbane
Director – Positive Feedback Loop: Conference for Creative Collaboration (2012) Queensland College of Art, Brisbane
Presenter – ‘The Power of Subjection: Knowledge, Psychic Life and Conscience’, Perspectives on Power, The School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics, The University of Queensland, Brisbane (2011) co-authored by Gerald Keaney
Presenter – ‘Body Bags: “I am a Trash Bag”’ Voicing the Unseen, Humanities Postgraduate Conference, Curtin University, WA (2010)
Presenter – ‘Virtually Trash: Revenge Tragedy and the Tube’, Digital Media Technologies Revisited, European Communication Research and Education Association, Berlin (2009)
Presenter – ‘Plastic Bags: Desire and Excess’, Futures, Cultural Studies Association of Australasia Conference (2008)
Presenter – ‘Femme Fatalism and the Fate of the Goddette’, Vision, Memory, Spectacle, The National Women and Gender Studies Association Conference (2008)
Creation of Learning Products and Materials:
Bachelor of Communications, Edith Cowan University (Lectures and Tutorials)
Bachelor of Photography, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University (Course Outlines, Lectures and Tutorials)
Several clients in the private higher education sector (not to be disclosed under NDA)
Testimonials
“Catherine is very talented and super smart. In her field, she is always innovative and ahead of the game, working with great flair, flexibility and attention to detail, both on a macro and micro level. ”
“Catherine is an experienced, enthusiastic and very competent academic thinker in the fields of contemporary art, publication, technology and film. ”
“I have worked with Catherine as an educator and collaborator... Catherine is on level with the leaders of multimedia and transmedia productions. I highly recommend her services and look forward to our future collaborations.”
“Cat’s approach to truly understanding my business, along with her commitment to finding the perfect solution, gives me huge confidence in referring her to anyone looking for a spunky, creative & savvy Doctor of Technology. Her direct communication and comfortable professionalism make her exceptionally easy to talk with, and somehow she seems to know all the right questions to help me clarify my business objectives.”
Curating and Collection Management Services
Image from the opening of Letters From the Field, 2012, Node Center, Berlin Photos © Laura Gianetti
