Jenny Lam
Founder / Artist / Artist Agent / Independent Curator / Writer
Chicago, IL, USAWork Experience
Artists On The Lam
Founder / Artist / Artist Agent / Independent Curator / Writer
• Founded Artists on the Lam, which has a worldwide following across 177 countries and counting and was named “Best Local Visual Arts Blog” in the Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago issue
• Produce critically and publicly acclaimed interactive group exhibitions, such as I CAN DO THAT, which was named the audience choice for “Best Art Exhibit” in the 20th anniversary edition of NewCity’s Best of Chicago issue and featured artists from all over the world
• Execute city-wide participatory public art ventures like Dreams of a City, which was selected to receive the Individual Artists Program grant from the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
• Adapt to changes and find solutions quickly, such as moving SLAYSIAN—a group exhibition celebrating the Midwest's Asian American artists that was slated to open on March 20 until the COVID-19 pandemic hit—online, garnering international attention and praise, being lauded by South Side Weekly as an endeavor that "embodies the aspiration that those at the outskirts of a society can redefine what success means for ourselves"
• Empower artists through promotion and business/writing services, such as popular posts that led to one client gaining gallery representation on the Gold Coast, sponsorships from top art supply brands like Blick and Liquitex, and an explosion of Instagram followers to 54,000; and writing the bio/artist statement for another client and helping with an application that led to a profile in Create Magazine
• Attend art expositions and fairs like Art Basel as a VIP, forming and connecting a global network of collectors, gallerists, and artists
• Produce critically and publicly acclaimed interactive group exhibitions, such as I CAN DO THAT, which was named the audience choice for “Best Art Exhibit” in the 20th anniversary edition of NewCity’s Best of Chicago issue and featured artists from all over the world
• Execute city-wide participatory public art ventures like Dreams of a City, which was selected to receive the Individual Artists Program grant from the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
• Adapt to changes and find solutions quickly, such as moving SLAYSIAN—a group exhibition celebrating the Midwest's Asian American artists that was slated to open on March 20 until the COVID-19 pandemic hit—online, garnering international attention and praise, being lauded by South Side Weekly as an endeavor that "embodies the aspiration that those at the outskirts of a society can redefine what success means for ourselves"
• Empower artists through promotion and business/writing services, such as popular posts that led to one client gaining gallery representation on the Gold Coast, sponsorships from top art supply brands like Blick and Liquitex, and an explosion of Instagram followers to 54,000; and writing the bio/artist statement for another client and helping with an application that led to a profile in Create Magazine
• Attend art expositions and fairs like Art Basel as a VIP, forming and connecting a global network of collectors, gallerists, and artists
June 2011
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Illinois, United States
Time Out Chicago
Blogger
• Recommended art shows throughout the city, 1st post receiving 4000 page views within its 1st week
January 2015
- December 2016
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sixty Inches From Center
Journalist
• Wrote 23 of Sixty’s most popular pieces, raising the number of new visitors to the site by 57% within the 1st month, wherein “Jenny Lam SIFC” was the 5th top search term, and making it to the annual Top 10 Most Read Articles list every year
• Curated the show for Sixty’s anniversary and the culmination of the “Pay It Forward” fundraiser, 20% of whose proceeds went to other local art organizations, “building a thriving arts community in the city”
• Spoke on “Writing in the Margins,” Sixty’s 1st panel, about building platforms for marginalized artists / artists whose work doesn’t adhere to mainstream arts narratives
• Conducted portfolio reviews at Sixty, WBEZ, and Harold Washington Library’s “Get Archived” event, which gave artists the opportunity to “take ownership of their place in [their] city’s cultural history”
• Curated the show for Sixty’s anniversary and the culmination of the “Pay It Forward” fundraiser, 20% of whose proceeds went to other local art organizations, “building a thriving arts community in the city”
• Spoke on “Writing in the Margins,” Sixty’s 1st panel, about building platforms for marginalized artists / artists whose work doesn’t adhere to mainstream arts narratives
• Conducted portfolio reviews at Sixty, WBEZ, and Harold Washington Library’s “Get Archived” event, which gave artists the opportunity to “take ownership of their place in [their] city’s cultural history”
March 2011
- July 2014
Chicago, Illinois, United States
4Art Inc. Gallery
Head Curator
• Led and supervised the launch of an annual group show in the renowned Zhou B Art Center’s 14,000 sq. ft. exhibition space, giving rising artists significant exposure and elevating the gallery’s industry reputation
• Wrote and edited press releases, curator’s statements, calls for submissions, and artist biographies, enhancing the company’s image as a vibrant environment that cultivates creativity and innovation
• Generated publicity and engaged consumers through word of mouth, client interaction, and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, extending the gallery’s reach and facilitating the company’s growth
• Developed initiatives, such as a 4”x4” piece show, that targeted a wide range of market segments, acquiring patrons new to art and winning their loyalty while vaulting the gallery ahead of competitors
• Trained and delegated assignments to interns, maximizing productivity
• Wrote and edited press releases, curator’s statements, calls for submissions, and artist biographies, enhancing the company’s image as a vibrant environment that cultivates creativity and innovation
• Generated publicity and engaged consumers through word of mouth, client interaction, and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, extending the gallery’s reach and facilitating the company’s growth
• Developed initiatives, such as a 4”x4” piece show, that targeted a wide range of market segments, acquiring patrons new to art and winning their loyalty while vaulting the gallery ahead of competitors
• Trained and delegated assignments to interns, maximizing productivity
September 2009
- June 2011
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Christie's
Post-War and Contemporary Art Intern
• Spearheaded a project for specialists’ presentations by writing researched speaking points that highlighted the value proposition of each artwork, lauded by the Head of Department as “unprecedented in its benefit to the marketing effort”
• Composed captions, edited manuscripts, researched consignments, and selected images for sales catalogues, helping augment the appeal of the 2009 Spring Sales
• Ensured the accuracy of sales estimates under urgent deadlines by selecting works comparable to those in current appraisals and researching their prices realized, helping minimize business risks
• Conducted market intelligence by recording competitors’ estimates and sales results upon disclosure of figures, helping improve the company’s competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Composed captions, edited manuscripts, researched consignments, and selected images for sales catalogues, helping augment the appeal of the 2009 Spring Sales
• Ensured the accuracy of sales estimates under urgent deadlines by selecting works comparable to those in current appraisals and researching their prices realized, helping minimize business risks
• Conducted market intelligence by recording competitors’ estimates and sales results upon disclosure of figures, helping improve the company’s competitive advantage in the marketplace
January 2009
- June 2009
New York, New York, United States
Postcrypt Art Gallery
President
(The student-run organization that served as the only space dedicated to the exhibition of undergraduate art at Columbia University, providing young artists & curators with opportunities regardless of their involvement with the Visual Arts Department)
• Reinvented the gallery and magnified its scope beyond art shows (6-8 per year) by envisioning, planning, and executing large-scale functions like multimedia and music festivals, participatory public art events, cultural field trips throughout New York, and collaborations with other student groups, garnering praise from the Columbia Daily Spectator that the gallery “isn’t afraid to push the envelope”
• Launched publicity campaigns and a weekly electronic newsletter with over 800 subscribers, increasing meeting attendance by 229%, artist submissions by 67%, and followers by 38%
• Devised and implemented profit-turning enterprises, such as silent auctions and official merchandise, investing the revenue towards the enrichment of and publicity for free events
• Coached and advised board members, curators, and artists, inspiring and guiding 44% of assistant curators to assume executive positions, with 63% of 2008–9’s elected board having joined the year prior
• Ignited and facilitated the proliferation of other student-run groups such as The Artist Society and the Columbia University Photography Society, revitalizing the Ivy League campus’ arts scene
(Served as Secretary Sept. 2006-May 2007 and was a member since Sept. 2005)
• Reinvented the gallery and magnified its scope beyond art shows (6-8 per year) by envisioning, planning, and executing large-scale functions like multimedia and music festivals, participatory public art events, cultural field trips throughout New York, and collaborations with other student groups, garnering praise from the Columbia Daily Spectator that the gallery “isn’t afraid to push the envelope”
• Launched publicity campaigns and a weekly electronic newsletter with over 800 subscribers, increasing meeting attendance by 229%, artist submissions by 67%, and followers by 38%
• Devised and implemented profit-turning enterprises, such as silent auctions and official merchandise, investing the revenue towards the enrichment of and publicity for free events
• Coached and advised board members, curators, and artists, inspiring and guiding 44% of assistant curators to assume executive positions, with 63% of 2008–9’s elected board having joined the year prior
• Ignited and facilitated the proliferation of other student-run groups such as The Artist Society and the Columbia University Photography Society, revitalizing the Ivy League campus’ arts scene
(Served as Secretary Sept. 2006-May 2007 and was a member since Sept. 2005)
September 2007
- May 2009
New York, United States
Eyebeam
PR Assistant / Intern
• Compiled specialized press kits and customized publicity packages for distribution to national and metropolitan media outlets, helping optimize Eyebeam’s market positioning
• Streamlined the organization of electronic press mentions onto del.icio.us, simplifying the company’s archival system and improving office efficiency
• Streamlined the organization of electronic press mentions onto del.icio.us, simplifying the company’s archival system and improving office efficiency
September 2008
- December 2008
New York, New York, United States
4Art Inc. Gallery
Assistant to Founder and Owner / Intern
At 4Art's original two-story location at 1932 S. Halsted in the arts district of Pilsen
July 2008
- August 2008
Chicago, Illinois, United States
YMCA
Art Teacher / Summer Camp Counselor
June 2007
- August 2007
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
YMCA
Art Teacher / Summer Camp Counselor
• Created art projects and activities for students ranging from pre-school through 5th Grade
• Formulated budgets, ordered art supplies, and recorded attendance
• Sustained strong relationships with parents in person and through newsletters, gaining laudatory reviews from parents and students, many from summer 2006 returning in summer 2007
• Formulated budgets, ordered art supplies, and recorded attendance
• Sustained strong relationships with parents in person and through newsletters, gaining laudatory reviews from parents and students, many from summer 2006 returning in summer 2007
June 2006
- August 2006
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
New Horizons
Founder, President, and English Tutor
(A nonprofit English tutoring program providing free one-on-one and small group lessons to immigrant youth in Chinatown)
• Liaised with the Chairman of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago and with local businesses, securing classrooms while obtaining financial sponsorship from the CCBAC and free catering from local restaurants, who in turn received publicity for their services
• Created and designed publicity materials and networked with the press, gaining media attention in China Journal, China Star, and Chinese American
• Motivated peers to volunteer as tutors and to donate books and other resources, eliminating expenditures
• Assessed students’ language proficiencies and assigned tutors to them, amplifying the program’s efficacy
• Formulated personalized course curricula and documented each student’s progress, one student becoming a tutor herself within 1 year in the program
• Liaised with the Chairman of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago and with local businesses, securing classrooms while obtaining financial sponsorship from the CCBAC and free catering from local restaurants, who in turn received publicity for their services
• Created and designed publicity materials and networked with the press, gaining media attention in China Journal, China Star, and Chinese American
• Motivated peers to volunteer as tutors and to donate books and other resources, eliminating expenditures
• Assessed students’ language proficiencies and assigned tutors to them, amplifying the program’s efficacy
• Formulated personalized course curricula and documented each student’s progress, one student becoming a tutor herself within 1 year in the program
September 2003
- June 2005
Illinois, United States
Education
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts
GPA 3.70
Dean's List every semester
Senior Marshal
Activities and Societies: President of Postcrypt Art Gallery (Fall 2007 - Spring 2009) after being Secretary Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 and joining Fall 2005, Co-Coordinator and Head Curator of Collision (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009), Illustrations for The Blue & White (Fall 2006 - Spring 2009), Art Mentor for Artists Reaching Out | Community Impact (Fall 2007 - Spring 2008), Co-Director of The Art of Community Campaign (Fall 2007 - Spring 2008), Photography for Tablet (Fall 2006), Cover Illustration for The Birch (Spring 2006)
Dean's List every semester
Senior Marshal
Activities and Societies: President of Postcrypt Art Gallery (Fall 2007 - Spring 2009) after being Secretary Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 and joining Fall 2005, Co-Coordinator and Head Curator of Collision (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009), Illustrations for The Blue & White (Fall 2006 - Spring 2009), Art Mentor for Artists Reaching Out | Community Impact (Fall 2007 - Spring 2008), Co-Director of The Art of Community Campaign (Fall 2007 - Spring 2008), Photography for Tablet (Fall 2006), Cover Illustration for The Birch (Spring 2006)
September 2005
- May 2009
New York, New York, United States
Glenbrook North High School
Activities and Societies: Glenbrook Academy of International Studies; Illinois State Scholar; Glenbrook Scholar; National Honor Society; National German Honor Society; National Art Honor Society; Honor Roll, Co-Captain, Swim Team; Debate Team; Model UN; Helicon Lit Mag; GAPP German Exchange Program; Art Director, German Club; Science Club; Orchestra; Piano; Chinese School; Ice Skating; Jr High Art Workshop; Springfest; Paint the Town; see above for Founder/President, New Horizons free English tutoring program
The Glenbrook Academy of International Studies is a rigorous program spanning all four years of high school in which 8th Graders entering Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South (both public high schools) apply through a competitive admissions process and a total of 30 students maximum are selected from the entirety of both sister schools' incoming freshmen classes. To provide an idea of the program's difficulty: While regular level courses are designated with a 6, honors levels are given a 7, and AP (Advanced Placement) classes are an 8, the Academy is designated with a 9.
The Glenbrook Academy of International Studies is a rigorous program spanning all four years of high school in which 8th Graders entering Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South (both public high schools) apply through a competitive admissions process and a total of 30 students maximum are selected from the entirety of both sister schools' incoming freshmen classes. To provide an idea of the program's difficulty: While regular level courses are designated with a 6, honors levels are given a 7, and AP (Advanced Placement) classes are an 8, the Academy is designated with a 9.
August 2001
- June 2005
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Northbrook Junior High School
Activities and Societies: Honor Roll; Science Fair (see Awards section); Orchestra - Violin (see Awards section); Art Club // Extracurriculars outside of school: Piano at the Music Institute of Chicago (see Awards section); Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Chinese School (see Awards section); Swimming at the YMCA; Figure Skating at the Chicago Park District
• Published a short story called "Firebreath," a civil rights allegory about dragons rising up against their human oppressors, in the anthology Metamorphik; Jenny's quote, “To breathe fire, one must feel the fire within,” was featured on the back cover of the book (age 13)
• Most Outstanding Spanish Student Award (age 13)
• Top Chinese Language Student Award at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Chinese School (every year)
• Artwork exhibited in the Oakton Community College Art Exhibition (age 13), School District Traveling Art Show (age 13), and more
• Public concerts at the Chicago Botanic Garden (age 11), Ravinia (age 12), Peoria Music Convention (age 13), and more
• See Awards section for more (including for Science Fair, as well as Violin and Piano competitions)
• Published a short story called "Firebreath," a civil rights allegory about dragons rising up against their human oppressors, in the anthology Metamorphik; Jenny's quote, “To breathe fire, one must feel the fire within,” was featured on the back cover of the book (age 13)
• Most Outstanding Spanish Student Award (age 13)
• Top Chinese Language Student Award at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Chinese School (every year)
• Artwork exhibited in the Oakton Community College Art Exhibition (age 13), School District Traveling Art Show (age 13), and more
• Public concerts at the Chicago Botanic Garden (age 11), Ravinia (age 12), Peoria Music Convention (age 13), and more
• See Awards section for more (including for Science Fair, as well as Violin and Piano competitions)
August 1998
- June 2001
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Greenbriar Elementary School
August 1992
- June 1998
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Cantonese Chinese (Native),
German (Conversational),
Spanish (Conversational),
Taishanese Chinese (Conversational),
Awards
Urban Photo Awards
Semifinalist - For "On the Boardwalk"
2023
Urban Photo Awards
Selected Photographer - For "Petal"
2023
Mobile Photography Awards
Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Mobile Photography Awards, Silhouettes Category - For "In the Sky"
2023
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Top Winning Artist in 12th Annual Landscapes Art Exhibition & Competition, Photography & Digital Category - For "Torres del Paine"
2022
Urban Photo Awards
Selected Photographer - For "Spiral"
2022
Mobile Photography Awards
Honorable Mention in 11th Annual Mobile Photography Awards, Travel/Adventure & Transportation Category - For "Singing Sands"
2022
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Top Winning Artist in 11th Annual All Women Art Exhibition & Competition, Photography & Digital Category - For "Spiral"
2022
City Of Chicago's Department Of Cultural Affairs And Special Events
Individual Artists Program Grant
2020
Block Club Chicago
Winner of Postcard Contest - Photography selected to be printed on Block Club Chicago's postcards for backers
2018
National Park Service And National Park Foundation
1st Prize Winner of The Centennial Project - For "Land of the Midnight Sun"
2016
City Of Chicago's Department Of Cultural Affairs And Special Events
Individual Artists Program Grant - For Dreams of a City
2013
20th Anniversary Edition Of NewCity's Best Of Chicago Issue
Best Art Exhibit - For I CAN DO THAT
2012
Columbia University
Dean's List
2009
Columbia University
Senior Marshal
2009
Columbia University
Dean's List
2008
Columbia University
Dean's List
2007
Columbia University
Dean's List
2006
Columbia University
Dean's List
2005
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North Honor Roll
2005
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Award for Outstanding Youth in Community Service
2005
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook Scholar
2005
Illinois State Scholar Program
Illinois State Scholar
2005
National Merit Scholarship Program
Letter of Commendation, National Merit Scholarship Program
2005
National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
2005
American Association Of Teachers Of German
National German Examination Award
2005
National German Honor Society
National German Honor Society
2005
National Honor Society
National Honor Society
2005
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
2005
Northbrook Civic Foundation
Northbrook Civic Foundation Scholarship
2005
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North Honor Roll
2004
University Of Illinois
3rd Place Trophy - German Poetry Competition at German High School Day | Recitation of a memorized poem in German Competition against other high school students from across the Chicagoland area
2004
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
1st Place - Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Music Competition
2004
National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
2004
American Association Of Teachers Of German
National German Examination Award
2004
National German Honor Society
National German Honor Society
2004
National Honor Society
National Honor Society
2004
The Great Frame Up Gallery
Recognition of Superior Artistic Expression at The Great Frame Up Gallery: Life Is Simply Art (LISA) Show
2004
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
2004
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North Honor Roll
2003
Glenbrook North High School
Chemistry Award for outstanding leadership and academic achievements in chemistry
2003
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North Faculty Art Collection Purchase Prize Award - The school purchased my landscape painting, "Land of the Midnight Sun," for permanent exhibition for recognition of “outstanding art work and dedication to the Art Department.”
2003
National Forensics League
National Forensics League Award
2003
Glenbrook North High School
National German Examination Award
2003
The Great Frame Up Gallery
Recognition of Superior Artistic Expression at The Great Frame Up Gallery: Life Is Simply Art (LISA) Show
2003
Congressional Institute
Special Congressional Recognition Award for the 21st Annual Congressional High School Art Competition
2003
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
2003
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North Honor Roll
2002
National Forensics League
National Forensics League Award
2002
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
2002
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook North Honor Roll
2001
Northbrook Junior High School
Most Outstanding Spanish Student
2001
Illinois Junior Academy Of Science
Gold Medal Winner - Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition | Science Fair - Regional Competition - Advancing to the State Science Fair at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana for "Sink Your Teeth Into This!" project
2001
Northbrook Junior High School
Gold Medal Winner - Science Fair | Science Fair - Local Competition - Advancing to the Regional Competition for "Sink Your Teeth Into This!" project
2001
Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
I-rating - Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
2001
IGSMA
I-rating - Violin Competition | District IGSMA Competition
2001
IGSMA
I-rating - Violin Competition at State Level | State IGSMA Competition
2001
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
2001
Grandquist Music Competition
2nd Place Trophy - Piano Competition | Solo piano competition at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days
2000
Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
I-rating - Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
2000
IGSMA
I-rating - Violin Competition | District IGSMA Competition
2000
IGSMA
II-rating - Violin Competition at State Level | State IGSMA Competition
2000
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
2000
Grandquist Music Competition
2nd Place Trophy - Piano Competition | Solo piano competition at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days
1999
IGSMA
I-rating - Violin Competition | District IGSMA Competition
1999
IGSMA
I-rating - Violin Competition at State Level | State IGSMA Competition
1999
Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
II-rating - Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
1999
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
1999
Grandquist Music Competition
3rd Place Trophy - Piano Competition | Solo piano competition at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days
1998
Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
I-rating - Solo & Ensemble Music Festival
1998
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
1998
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
1997
Grandquist Music Festival
3rd Place Trophy - Piano Competition | Solo piano competition at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days
1996
Chinese Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
1996
Grandquist Music Festival
2nd Place Trophy - Piano Competition | Solo piano competition at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days
1995
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
1995
Grandquist Music Festival
1st Place Trophy - Piano Competition | Solo piano competition at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days
1994
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Of Chicago
Top Chinese Language Student Award
1994
Skills
Adobe Photoshop,
Analytics ,
Blogger,
Blogspot,
Facebook,
Google Analytics,
Illustration,
Instagram,
Installation,
LinkedIn,
Mac OS,
Medium,
MS Office ,
Painting,
Photography,
Pinterest,
Printmaking,
Sculpture,
Social Media,
Social Media Analytics,
Social Media Strategy,
Squarespace,
Tiktok,
Tumblr,
Twitter,
Windows,
Windows Os,
Wix,
WordPress,
YouTube,
Select Service and Volunteer Activities
See above for New Horizons
Artists Reaching Out, a youth program under Community Impact, a nonprofit organization serving the disadvantaged in New York City
Art Mentor Sept. 2007 – May 2008
• Formulated budget for purchasing art supplies
• Devised lesson plans to introduce art to underprivileged elementary school students with little to no background in art, incorporating family participation and support into art projects
Artists Reaching Out, a youth program under Community Impact, a nonprofit organization serving the disadvantaged in New York City
Art Mentor Sept. 2007 – May 2008
• Formulated budget for purchasing art supplies
• Devised lesson plans to introduce art to underprivileged elementary school students with little to no background in art, incorporating family participation and support into art projects