Pierson Brown
Pierson Brown
  • Home
  • Contact
  • More
    • Home
    • Contact

  • Home
  • Contact

Pierson brown's RESUME

EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES May 2023

  • Master of Arts, Museum Studies
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.958
  • Relevant Coursework 
    • Thesis: Produced research entitled “Bringing the Outside In: How New York’s Museums Created Self-Taught Art” investigating curatorial power regarding self-taught art and the intentions behind institutions exhibiting marginalized artists
    • Museums & Political Conflict: Produced three-part research series unpacking controversy of the 1991 exhibition Old Glory, culminating with a leadership framework for institutions presenting potentially controversial works to their audiences 

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAY 2021

  • BA, Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Law, Economics, & Government (CLEG) and Minor in Art History
  • Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA: 3.88, Dean’s List (Fall 2018 – Spring 2021), SPA Leadership Program, AU Scholars Program, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Presidential Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Courses and Projects:
    • American Art: Civil War – Civil Rights: Curated a 12-work exhibition proposal and ArtSteps design on self-taught artists Howard Finster, Sister Gertrude Morgan, and Purvis Young discussing Christianity in self-taught art 
    • Latin American Art History: Created a 10-page writing portfolio with formal analyses, interpreting evidence, and critical writing on various pre-Columbian artifacts and created on a 12-page research paper on the use of the Chavín object “Spoon with Profile Face with Ornate Head Decoration”
    • Approaches to Art History: Worked with a team of 2 others to collect 5 critical interpretations of Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”, culminating in a 40-minute presentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | ART IN ODD PLACES | MAY 2022 - SEPTEMBER 2022

  • Coordinated projects and fulfill needs of 40 artists to participate in the 3-day event
  • Built partnerships with local businesses along 14th street, where festival is held annually
  • Educated volunteers on bystander intervention and de-escalation tactics
  • Met weekly with team of 18 to discuss goals for the week, upcoming deadlines, and what support artists need

ARTS WRITING INCUBATOR FELLOW | BURNAWAY | JUNE 2022 - AUGUST 2022

  • Participant in Burnaway's Art Writing Incubator themed "Criticism as Care" 
  • Worked with Burnaway editorial team and other arts writers as mentors to improve arts criticism skills
  • Authored piece centered around self-taught, visionary artist St. EOM and the broader conversation of arts conservation
  • Joined cohort of 23 professionals from around the Southeast in bi-weekly meetings to discuss contemporary art in the Southeast, formulate criticism pitches, and create networks among arts professionals.

CURATORIAL FELLOW | SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM | NOVEMBER 2021 - FEBRUARY 2022

  • Assisted Kyung An, Assistant Curator of Asian Art, on one historical, international exhibition and one contemporary exhibition to be presented in 2023
  • Conducted archival and contemporary research for catalogues and artwork texts 
  • Gained experience with The Museum System, Parallels, and Sharepoint
  • Attended weekly professional development seminars with cohort of five members

SUMMER COLLEGE WORKSHOP| SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM| JUNE 2021 - AUGUST 2021

  • 10-week program engaging with scholarship and art through seminars with 14 cohort members 
  • Conducted an individual project focused on Bluegrass music as archival documents, taking the form of a podcast with members of The New Mountain Opry
  • Built relationships with fellow cohort members, museum staff, and artists 

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT & AUCTION COORDINATOR | THE BRIGHT SCHOOL | JUNE 2021 - AUGUST 2021

  • Generated $48,000+ in annual auction on team of 4 for auction to support financial aid and scholarships
  • Communicated with 250+ local, national, and global businesses to coordinate donations
  • Held position each Summer beginning in 2018

ASSOCIATE PODCAST PRODUCER AND INTERVIEWER | THE CREATIVE PROCESS | JANUARY 2021 – MAY 2021 

  • Collaborated with Founder and Artist Mia Funk on interviews concerning curation, art history, and sustainability
  • Used Descript and Garage Band software to edit audio and add transitions and creative dialogue interludes
  • Finalized and promote podcast episodes that receive over 4,500 active daily plays

EDUCATION INTERN | HEURICH HOUSE MUSEUM | JANUARY 2021 – MAY 2021

  • Assisted with archival research concerning the history of the Heurich House's staff members
  • Created educational content for exhibits and events to be held in the future and to engage visitors virtually
  • Learned the function of small-scale museums and assisted with other projects as necessary

EXTRACURRICULAR Activities

SENIOR COUNSELOR | AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER GIRLS STATE | JUNE 2023

  • Educated 400+ rising senior girls from around Tennessee on the importance of active local and state citizenship
  • Led 30 students with a team of 5 counselors in programs to learn about state and city government hands on
  • Provided delegates with opportunities to engage with real-world issues, growing their confidence and leadership abilities
  • Invited to return after delegate year (2017) and served as a counselor annually 

SOCIAL COMMITTEE | MUSEUM STUDIES STUDENT ASSOCIATION | SEPTEMBER 2021 - MAY 2022

  • Organize 2-3 weekly events for social engagement among program of 80+ students 
  • Work with local museums to coordinate tours, special events, and other unique opportunities 
  • Engage with team of 4 to determine logistics of each event

CO-EVENT COORDINATOR | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY CHAARG| AUGUST 2020 – MAY 2021

  • Organized 30+ events for CHAARG, a national organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness in a holistic way
  • Worked with local businesses to host weekly workouts for a chapter of 60 students
  • Led a group of 6 weekly in a workout and bonding experiences

TUTOR | DC READS – AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | SEPTEMBER 2020 - MAY 2021

  • Developed literacy skills of students aged kindergarten through second grade who are reading below grade level benchmarks
  • Participated in AmeriCorps Reading Partners program online, in person September 2018-May 2019
  • Built relationships with students and faculty at Dorothy I. Height Elementary 4 hours weekly

COMMUNICATIONS CO-CHAIR | SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | APRIL 2019 – MAY 2020

  • Worked with the Steering Committee to promote events and engagement from students in the program, Freshmen-Seniors
  • Created graphics using Canva, managing social media accounts, and sending newsletters via Mail Chimp
  • Collaborated with students across all grade levels to encourage personal and professional relationships

 

PDF

 

BA Transcript

 

Diploma

Copyright © 2023 Piersonbrownmpb - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept