Assistant Director of Admissions at Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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- Assistant Director of Admissions at Cleveland Institute of Art
- Music Programmer / DJ at WRUW 91.1 FM Case Western Reserve University
- Curator of AIV 5700 Gallery at Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland
- Past
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- Curator / Artist at Buzz Gallery
- Regional Curator of the Corporate Collection at Progressive Insurance
- Regional Admissions Recruiter at The School of Visual Arts New York
- Artist at Knock- Knock Cartoons
- Education
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- Kent State University
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Cleveland Institute of Art
- Kent State University
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Bridget D. Ginley’s Summary
Independent artist and curator. My professional expertise in preparation of art includes framing, matting and installation of the work. I can repair and restore artwork on canvas, wall murals and damaged works on paper. Assisted in curating / coordinating several successful art auctions for charity. Currently, I install art in a small exhibition space located in Neighborhood Housing Services called Art in the Village - 5700 Gallery. I curate only local Cleveland visual artists on a rotating basis.
Painter, printmaker and collage artist creating original artwork available for commercial, private or public collections. Specialized ceramics, paper making / handmade cards and mural commissions are available upon request or proposal. Artist is available for curatorial consultation on installation or collecting fine art.
Bridget D. Ginley’s Specialties:
creative management, college recruiter, digital imaging, internet networking, fund raising, gallery sales & management, quick art installation, hand crafted designs, affordable framing and public relations.
Bridget D. Ginley’s Experience
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Assistant Director of Admissions
Cleveland Institute of Art
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2008 — Present (5 months)
Recruitment of potential applicants to CIA. Interview, review entrance portfolio and assist all applicants through the enrollment process.
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Music Programmer / DJ
WRUW 91.1 FM Case Western Reserve University
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2006 — Present (2 years 10 months)
I am a volunteer music programmer at WRUW 91.1 FM - a dj. My show Erie Effusion is on air from 6 - 8 am every Sunday morning. I play classic and current electronic dance music, old new wave, trip hop and cool lounge tunage. My volunteer duties also include Public Relations and sending out press releases on upcoming station events, fund raising activities and concerts.
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Curator of AIV 5700 Gallery
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Fine Art industry)
September 2005 — Present (3 years 2 months)
Art in the Village 5700 Gallery is a small alternative space operating out of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland's space in Slavic Village. 5700 Gallery exhibits solo and group exhibitions of local artists on a rotating monthly basis. The space offers a professional opportunity within an urban environment to expose emerging talent while enlightening people on a positive visual level to their art.
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Curator / Artist
Buzz Gallery
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Arts and Crafts industry)
May 2002 — July 2005 (3 years 3 months)
Founded and organized Buzz Gallery, a co-op of artists from the Cleveland area. Acquired space in the Old Arcade and recruited other art spaces such a s Groop, Gallery U and Lemur Gallery. Curated several exhibitions of local and regional Cleveland artists. Recruited artists as co-op members and partners to strengthen the community aspect of exposure. The space was moved to a larger space in Ohio City spring of 2004, where more members were recruited and group theme shows were hosted monthly. An active internship program enabled emerging student artists to become engaged in a working gallery while contributing to the diverse fabric of the space. Buzz exhibited over 100 regional artists and hosted over 20 curated public and private exhibits by individual members.
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Regional Curator of the Corporate Collection
Progressive Insurance
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
October 2000 — August 2002 (1 year 11 months)
Install, repair and transport art, installations and artists of the Corporate Collection. Maintain on line database and inventory. Coordinate educational speakers, visiting artists and rotating exhibition space. Presented the collection to various private groups in several buildings on the weekends. Assisted with installation of artwork.
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Regional Admissions Recruiter
The School of Visual Arts New York
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)
August 1998 — August 2000 (2 years 1 month)
Regional Recruiter for the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Presented admission information to several high school art classrooms in the Midwest over the school year. Represented SVA and reviewed portfolios during regional recruiting events, interviewed prospective students and presented information about the college.
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Artist
Knock- Knock Cartoons
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Design industry)
1995 — 1995 (less than a year)
On -call artist for various projects involving cel prep, background design and minor character illustrations. Serious old school animation.
Bridget D. Ginley’s Education
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Kent State University
MFA, studies towards Master's Degree in Art, 1999 — 2003
3.80 GPA
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Cuyahoga Community College
Continuing Education, photoshop, graphic design and ceramics, 1994 — 1998
Ceramic Lab Assistant
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Cleveland Institute of Art
Continuing Education, Professional Practices, 1995 — 1995
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Kent State University
Bachelor of Fine Art, Painting and Drawing, 1989 — 1993
- Activities and Societies:
- vast and various
President of the Organization of Student Artists
Active Student Council Member
Young Democrats of KSU
WKSR 89.9 Music Programmer (dj)
International Film Society
Student Orientation Instructor
Additional Information
Bridget D. Ginley’s Websites:
Bridget D. Ginley’s Interests:
Painting, Civic Interests, Alternative Electronic Music, Printmaking, Art Restoration, Drawing, Papermaking, Screenprinting, Cooking & Baking, Storytelling, Biking, Golfing, Dancing, Eating and running with Scissors
Bridget D. Ginley’s Groups:
Artspace Cleveland
WRUW 91.1 - CWRU College Radio
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland Public Theater,
Buzz Gallery / Studio 615,
Northeastern Blog-0-Sphere,
FlickR !,
Bridget D. Ginley’s Honors:
Spotlight Employee, ACR September (2007)
Honorable Mention, Cleveland Biennale @ CSU ( Fall 2002 )
Blossom Scholarship, KSU School of Art (Summer 2000)
Best of Show, Prospect Artscape (August 1997)
Outstanding Excellence in Leadership, KSU (Fall 1992)
Organization of the Month, OSA/KSU ( 1992 - twice )
Blossom Scholarship, KSU School of Art ( Summer 1992-93 )
Medina Art Council College Scholarship Award ( 1989 )
Bridget D. Ginley’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
