Brianna A. Casini | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-casini-06659717
EXHIBITION RECORD
2019 Let It Show, Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, NC
2019 The Kitchen Sink, Delurk Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC
2019 Solo Exhibition, Absolute Erotic, Absolute Grotesque, Benson University Center, Winston-Salem, NC
2019 Student Art Exhibition, Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC
2019 Relevance, Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, NC
2018-2019 3 to 4 Ounces Magazine, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
2018 Let It Show, Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, NC
2018 Relevance, Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, NC
2018 Student Art Exhibition, Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC
2017 Student Art Exhibition, Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wake Forest University Hanes Art Department Winston-Salem, NC Studio Teaching Assistant Fall 2018-May 2019
Conducted workshops on canvas building techniques for 15 students; adjusted schedule for one on one sessions
Coached students on color theory and provided feedback to improve overall painting capabilities
Evaluated student performance and motivated students to independently identify strengths and weaknesses in projects
Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology Winston-Salem, NC Lead Curator May-June 2017
Implemented escape room within an exhibition by managing Escape Room Team and partnering with museum director
Curated 25 Central African artifacts of various cultures and mediums to form a cohesive exhibition
Preserved artifacts through systematic procedures: calculated humidity levels, measured cases, and assessed lighting
Created database to evaluate feedback from 70+ patrons and analyze results of cultural recognition
Wake Forest University Hanes Gallery Winston-Salem, NC Gallery Assistant August 2015-May 2016
Ensured preservation of artworks on display by monitoring and maintaining the gallery
Communicated with patrons and explained the content shown and chronology of artists; improved visitor experience
Organized catering and reception for artist presentation; served 60+ art enthusiasts and facilitated socialization
Developed marketing strategies to promote new exhibitions such as distribution of fliers to various interest groups
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kendal Henry Public Art Project Winston-Salem, NC Development and Communications October 2018
Facilitated interaction among members of the Winston-Salem community through a 4-day workshop designing public art for Happy Homes
Wake Forest Theater DepartmentWinston-Salem, NC Backdrop Artist January-February 2019
Painted 8 scenery backdrops for the Tedford Stage “Tartuffe” play; produced linear sketches of classical French floral imagery and utilized artistic skill to present an oil painting appearance
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Proficient in building large scale canvases; skilled in general woodshop machinery (table saw, miter saw, band saw)
Proficient in Autodesk Sketchbook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for photo manipulation and linear sketches