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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

9/2010 to present

Curatorial Adjunct, Flux Factory, NYCConsult on the curatorial program of a non-prot organiza-

tion that provides contexts for artists to create new work

through on-site exhibitions, off-site projects, and an interna-

tional residency program.

11/2007 to present

Owner & Curator, Random Number LLC, NYCHandle all facets of a curatorial platform that specializes

in promoting emerging artists through curated exhibitions,

commissions, collaborative opportunities, and the production

of multimedia installations and other artworks.

9/2007 to 9/2008

Associate Director, Kinz, Tillou + Feigen Gallery, NYCOversee all functions of a high-prole art gallery, including

planning and developing exhibitions, liaising with clients,

generating publicity and maintaining an open dialogue with

artists. Represent gallery at international art fairs to expand

existing client base, and augment exhibition program by nd-

ing new artists for representation.

8/2006 to 9/2007

Associate Director, ART&IDEA, NYCManage daily operations of a newly relocated contempo-

rary art gallery, with an emphasis on establishing exhibitionprogram and implementing marketing strategies for growth

and expansion. Additionally, participate in international art

fairs, create contractual agreements and proposals, and man-

age small staff. Responsible for all written communications

including the research, development, and maintenance of a

comprehensive new website.

9/2005 to 8/2006

Research Associate, Godel & Co. Fine Art, NYCWrite all gallery communications, including scholarly essays,

press releases, and articles to serve as marketing tools for

directors. Assist in all phases of catalogue production and

meet with scholars, ne art institutions, and artists estatesto ensure veracity of information.

5/2004 to 4/2005

Curatorial Assistant , American Federation of Arts, NYCContribute to the coordination and support of non-prot

organizations program of international traveling exhibitions.

Work closely with museum curators, lenders, and presenting

institutions. Research and verify art historical information,

maintain budgets, and assist in marketing exhibitions to

potential venues. Produce informational materials to supple-

ment educational outreach program.

EDUCATION

2006 - 2008 New York University,

Steinhardt School of Education

M.A., Visual Arts Administration

Non-prot concentration

1998 - 2002 New York University,

College of Arts and Science

B.A., Art History

Contemporary and Modern art

GRANTS & HONORS

August 2010 Art in General, Guest Blogger

April 2010 USF Verftet, Norway, Curator in Residence2010 - 2011 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership,

Curator in Residence

Dec 2008 Norwegian Consulate General,

Curatorial grant for DARKNESS DESCENDSSpring 2008 NYU, Academic Achievement Award

Spring 2007 NYU, Graduate Student Organization,

Competitive Grant

Dec 2006 Drake Hotel, Toronto, Curator in Residence

Dec 2004 Scope Art Fair, Emerging Curator Award

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Nov 2010 NYU, Meet Your Mentor, speakerOct 2010 Jersey City Museum

Artist in the Economy, panelist

April 2010 Landmark, Bergen Kunsthalle, Norway,

lecturer

March 2010 Montclair State University,

Whats Next lecturer

Sept 2009 Lafayette College, PA, curator talk

March 2009 Pulse Art Fair NY, curator talk

Christina Vassallo

+1. 718.666.8906

christinavassallo@gmail.com

144 North 7th Street, Ste. 416, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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SELECTED CURATORIAL PROJECTS

2011 Loss Generation, University of New Haven, CT Objects of War, Flux Factory, Queens, NY Congress of the Collectives, Flux Factory, Queens Progress Endures, NJ State Museum, Trenton

2010 The Case of the Curious Pedestrian, Myrtle AvenueBID, Brooklyn

Collective Consumption, DUMBO Arts Festival, NYThe Golden Door, Jersey City Museum, NJ

Science Fair, Flux Factory, Queens, NY

2009 system:system, St. Cecilias Convent, Brooklyn, NY Bright Nights, Manhattan Bridge Anchorage light

projections in conjunction with NYC DOT, DUMBOBID, and NYC Bridge Centennial Commission

Darkness Descends: Norwegian Art Now, travelingexhibition at Chashama, NYC and Lafayette College,

Easton, PA

2008 Citywide Open Studios, guest curator, Artspace,New Haven, CT

By Invitation Only, Kinz Tillou + Feigen, NYC

2007 Brad Phillips & Rasool Sarangi: The Great Depression,Allston Skirt Gallery, Boston

Media Asta (Half-Mast), Haydee Rovirosa Gallery,NYC

Zoe Strauss: I-95 Works in Progress , Etc. Galerie,Prague, Czech Republic

Whats Up: New York, video program, Drake Hotel,Toronto, Canada

2006 Fantasy Island III: Trash Menagerie, Drake Hotel,Toronto, Canada

I Digress, curator of video program in conjunctionwith Perpetual Art Machine & Gen Art, Miami, FL

Public Knowledge, guest curator for Ducts.org LiteraryJournal

2005 The O Show, traveling exhibition for Shore Institute

of Contemporary Art, Long Branch, NJ and KresgeFoundation Gallery, Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ

A Meditation on the Subtle Peace in John JodziosDrawings, guest curator for online exhibition, Ducts.org Literary Journal

Seriality, Axel Raben Gallery, NYC A Story Being Told, Ducts.org Literary Journal

2004 Late Night Tales, Scope art fair, Miami, FL Happy Ending, MatCh-Art, Queens, NY F**k Mother Nature, MatCh-Art, Queens, NY

2003 Fear of an Abstract Planet, MatCh-Art, Queens, NY

REVIEWS OF CURATORIAL PROJECTS

Tammy La Gorce, Come for Art, Stay for the Golf, TheNew York Times, July 4, 2010

Don Ciandella, A Mini-Golf Tribute to Jersey Citys Immi-

grants, The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2010

Shirine Saad, Miniature-Golf is Actually Interactive Art

Installation, The Star-Ledger, June 29, 2010

Jon Whiten, Artist-Designed Mini-Golf Course Aims to

Raise Money for Jersey City Museum, The Jersey CityIndependent, June 21, 2010

Brendan Carroll, Public Art Now Open in Jersey City,

The Jersey Journal, June 25, 2010

Stephanie Simon, Artists Draw Inspiration from Sci-

ence, NY1, aired June 11, 2010 Eliza Strickland, When Artists Take Over the Science

Fair, Discover Magazine, June 11, 2010

Paddy Johnson, system:system Open Through Novem-

ber 1, artfagcity.com, October 29, 2009

Kelsey Keith, Exclusive Sneek Peak of system:system in

Greenpoint Convent,Flavorpill, October 23, 2009

Bright Nights Public Art Project at Manhattan Bridge,

dumbonyc.com, October 7, 2009

Randi Fuglehaug, Too Controversial for NY, Dagbladet,Saturday, March 7, 2009

Arthur Chien, Darkness Descends Exhibit, WPIX, airedMarch 5, 2009

Benjamin Genocchio, Exploring the Circle from Every

Angle, The New York Times, January 1, 2006

Christina Vassallo

+1. 718.666.8906

christinavassallo@gmail.com

144 North 7th Street, Ste. 416, Brooklyn, NY 11211