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christinavassallo@gmail.com Christina Vassallo
144 North 7th Street, Ste. 416, Brooklyn, NY 11211

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION

9/2010 to present 2006 - 2008 New York University,
Curatorial Adjunct, Flux Factory, NYC Steinhardt School of Education
Consult on the curatorial program of a non-profit organiza- M.A., Visual Arts Administration
tion that provides contexts for artists to create new work Non-profit concentration
through on-site exhibitions, off-site projects, and an interna-
tional residency program. 1998 - 2002 New York University,
College of Arts and Science
11/2007 to present B.A., Art History
Owner & Curator, Random Number LLC, NYC Contemporary and Modern art
Handle all facets of a curatorial platform that specializes
in promoting emerging artists through curated exhibitions,
commissions, collaborative opportunities, and the production GRANTS & HONORS
of multimedia installations and other artworks. August 2010 Art in General, Guest Blogger
April 2010 USF Verftet, Norway, Curator in Residence
9/2007 to 9/2008 2010 - 2011 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership,
Associate Director, Kinz, Tillou + Feigen Gallery, NYC Curator in Residence
Oversee all functions of a high-profile art gallery, including Dec 2008 Norwegian Consulate General,
planning and developing exhibitions, liaising with clients, Curatorial grant for DARKNESS DESCENDS
generating publicity and maintaining an open dialogue with Spring 2008 NYU, Academic Achievement Award
artists. Represent gallery at international art fairs to expand Spring 2007 NYU, Graduate Student Organization,
existing client base, and augment exhibition program by find- Competitive Grant
ing new artists for representation. Dec 2006 Drake Hotel, Toronto, Curator in Residence
Dec 2004 Scope Art Fair, Emerging Curator Award
8/2006 to 9/2007
Associate Director, ART&IDEA, NYC
Manage daily operations of a newly relocated contempo- SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
rary art gallery, with an emphasis on establishing exhibition Nov 2010 NYU, “Meet Your Mentor,” speaker
program and implementing marketing strategies for growth Oct 2010 Jersey City Museum
and expansion. Additionally, participate in international art “Artist in the Economy,” panelist
fairs, create contractual agreements and proposals, and man- April 2010 Landmark, Bergen Kunsthalle, Norway,
age small staff. Responsible for all written communications lecturer
including the research, development, and maintenance of a March 2010 Montclair State University,
comprehensive new website. “What’s Next” lecturer
Sept 2009 Lafayette College, PA, curator talk
9/2005 to 8/2006 March 2009 Pulse Art Fair NY, curator talk
Research Associate, Godel & Co. Fine Art, NYC
Write 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, fine art institutions, and artists’ estates
to ensure veracity of information.

5/2004 to 4/2005
Curatorial Assistant , American Federation of Arts, NYC
Contribute to the coordination and support of non-profit
organization’s 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.
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christinavassallo@gmail.com Christina Vassallo
144 North 7th Street, Ste. 416, Brooklyn, NY 11211

SELECTED CURATORIAL PROJECTS REVIEWS OF CURATORIAL PROJECTS

2011 Loss Generation, University of New Haven, CT • Tammy La Gorce, “Come for Art, Stay for the Golf,” The
Objects of War, Flux Factory, Queens, NY New York Times, July 4, 2010
Congress of the Collectives, Flux Factory, Queens • Don Ciandella, “A Mini-Golf Tribute to Jersey City’s Immi-
Progress Endures, NJ State Museum, Trenton grants,” The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2010
• Shirine Saad, “Miniature-Golf is Actually Interactive Art
2010 The Case of the Curious Pedestrian, Myrtle Avenue
Installation,” The Star-Ledger, June 29, 2010
BID, Brooklyn
Collective Consumption, DUMBO Arts Festival, NY • Jon Whiten, “Artist-Designed Mini-Golf Course Aims to
The Golden Door, Jersey City Museum, NJ Raise Money for Jersey City Museum,” The Jersey City
Science Fair, Flux Factory, Queens, NY Independent, June 21, 2010
• Brendan Carroll, “Public Art Now Open in Jersey City,”
2009 system:system, St. Cecilia’s Convent, Brooklyn, NY The Jersey Journal, June 25, 2010
Bright Nights, Manhattan Bridge Anchorage light • Stephanie Simon, “Artists Draw Inspiration from Sci-
projections in conjunction with NYC DOT, DUMBO ence,” NY1, aired June 11, 2010
BID, and NYC Bridge Centennial Commission
• Eliza Strickland, “When Artists Take Over the Science
Darkness Descends: Norwegian Art Now, traveling
Fair,” Discover Magazine, June 11, 2010
exhibition at Chashama, NYC and Lafayette College,
Easton, PA • Paddy Johnson, “system:system Open Through Novem-
ber 1,” artfagcity.com, October 29, 2009
2008 Citywide Open Studios, guest curator, Artspace, • Kelsey Keith, “Exclusive Sneek Peak of system:system in
New Haven, CT Greenpoint Convent,” Flavorpill, October 23, 2009
By Invitation Only, Kinz Tillou + Feigen, NYC
• “Bright Nights Public Art Project at Manhattan Bridge,”
2007 Brad Phillips & Rasool Sarangi: The Great Depression, dumbonyc.com, October 7, 2009
Allston Skirt Gallery, Boston • Randi Fuglehaug, “Too Controversial for NY,” Dagbladet,
Media Asta (Half-Mast), Haydee Rovirosa Gallery, Saturday, March 7, 2009
NYC
• Arthur Ch’ien, “Darkness Descends Exhibit,” WPIX, aired
Zoe Strauss: I-95 Works in Progress, Etc. Galerie,
March 5, 2009
Prague, Czech Republic
What’s Up: New York, video program, Drake Hotel, • Benjamin Genocchio, “Exploring the Circle from Every
Toronto, Canada Angle,” The New York Times, January 1, 2006

2006 Fantasy Island III: Trash Menagerie, Drake Hotel,

Toronto, Canada
I Digress, curator of video program in conjunction
with Perpetual Art Machine & Gen Art, Miami, FL
Public Knowledge, guest curator for Ducts.org Literary
Journal

2005 The O Show, traveling exhibition for Shore Institute

of Contemporary Art, Long Branch, NJ and Kresge
Foundation Gallery, Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ
A Meditation on the Subtle Peace in John Jodzio’s
Drawings, 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