Since 2020, I have procured, led and managed over 30 of Artscape Ateliers public art projects totalling close to $4 million dollars in budgets, which vary in size, duration, budget and type. A detailed outline of all of Artscape Ateliers projects I managed within the 3 and a half years that this department was active can be shared upon request.

EXPERIENCE

• Public Art Coordinator, Waterfront Toronto (2024 – Present)
  In this role, I support the development and implementation of Waterfront Toronto’s Public Art Program by assisting with commissioning documents, artist selection, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. I help manage budgets, reporting, and promotion while ensuring projects meet logistical and technical requirements. I contribute to research, policy development, and GIS inventory maintenance, while also identifying emerging trends in contemporary public art. Additionally, I collaborate with internal teams, the City of Toronto, and external partners to enhance cultural programming and strengthen public engagement with art along the waterfront.

• Public Art & Partners Manager, Toronto Artscape Inc. (2020 – 2023)
  Led and managed over 30 of Artscape Atelier’s public art projects, totalling nearly $4 million in budgets, varying in size, duration, and scope. From initial proposals to stakeholders and visioning sessions to funding approval, artist procurement, design development, fabrication, and final installation, I oversaw every stage of project execution. Focused on creating opportunities for local artists and fostering community and cultural infrastructure, I collaborated with artists, developers, the City, and property owners to implement creative placemaking initiatives for new developments and existing properties. A detailed outline of all projects managed during the department’s three and a half years of activity can be shared upon request.

• Production Manager, Notion Mfg. (2017 – 2020)
  Managing a diverse team in a high-paced, busy art printing production studio and manufacturing facility. Organizing daily operations, creating monthly staff scheduling and managing a team. Responsible for communicating with departmental heads and client leads to ensure we hit project deadlines and budgets, while maintaining high quality standards. Working with artists to assist in setting up shows, online stores and art events.

• Installation Artist, Funhouse (2019)
  Featured artist within the Funhouse, with an installation spanning 2 floors. Submitted concept, developed design and coordinated with production team and creative director to arrange on site installation. Procured materials, executed vision and installed over 100 individual tactile pieces to cohesively join an immersive art maze experience.

• Gallery & Events Manager, Nuvango (2015-2016)
  Managing a 2-story retail and gallery space at Queen and Bathurst. Responsible for managing and scheduling a team of full-time employees and interns. Planned & supported over 30 events at gallery; coordinating SOPs, bar, staffing, catering, artists and bands. Planned gallery shows, brand activations, pop-ups and rentals happening in the space. Supported gallery installation and flips.

• Project Manager, Roots, Sukkahville (2015)
  Managing a creative team to produce a large natural rope 15-foot sculpture outside of Nathan Philips Square for Sukkahville Festival Competition. Procuring materials and building off-site at a local farm location and managing a team during the build process. Communicating with team and Sukkahville event organizers to manage build deadlines and on-site assembly day. Responsible for staying on budget and deadline while being true to the initial design concept. This piece was purchased by a private buyer and the money raised was given to a local housing charity that this festival was in aid of.

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree with Honors, Interior Architecture, Edinburgh Napier University, UK (2009)

HIGHLIGHTS

• City of Mississauga, M City Public Art Juror, 2022-2023 Jury Member     
• TD Culture Lab – Public Art: Ask Me Anything Panel, March 2023 Guest Speaker
• Centennial College, Arts Ahead Symposium, February 2023 Panelist
• Waterfront Toronto, Waterfront Artist Residence Juror, 2021 Jury Member
• Visual Arts Mississauga Artists in Residence Mentor Advisor, VAM 2022 Mentor
• Urban Land Institude and Toronto Artscape Foundation, Creative Placemaking: Space, Art and Community Panel, 2021 Organizing Collaborator & Panel Facilitator
• Arts Unite, Artists as City-Builders Panel, 2020 Organizer

AWARDS

Urban Design Award of Excellence for outstanding work in the Lakeview Village Public Art Program, City of Mississauga (2021)