Elizabeth Wyman

Elizabeth Wyman 39 Elvaston Place Flat 4 London, SW7 5NW England (+44) 7525000265 [email protected]

-EDUCATIONRHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD),2009, Providence, RI,USA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting. In addition I have completed the following programmes; • European Honours Programme, (RISD), Rome, Italy, 2007-2008 : Selected to participate in the EHP which “offers qualified RISD students an academic setting that allows direct experience with the great works of art and architecture of Rome”. The programme is based on independent studio work and intense art history and Italian courses. • Flora and Fauna, Mayan Culture, Cuernavaca, Morelas, Mexico, January- March 2007 -Printmaking travel studio exploring Nature and Contemporary Art of Mexico. -Travelling Anthropology course concentrating on the cultural history of Mexico, particularly investigating that of the Mayan culture. DOWNE HOUSE SCHOOL, 2005, Newbury, Berkshire, UK • A Levels: Art, English Literature, History of Art, General Studies • The Bathurst Art Award • The Carlier Prize for Artistic Endeavour -EMPLOYMENT HISTORYFOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, Accra, Ghana, September-December 2009 Volunteer • Organized and taught ‘Tapped Talents’ mentorship programme, a twice weekly art class at Osu Children’s Home and secured funding to extend the programme to Busua, a poor beach side village. Aided in the organization of ‘Art in Open Spaces’ a one day event aimed at exposing the Ghanaian community to contemporary art. Responsible for organizing fundraising for a variety of events and the yearly cost of running the office. Additionally aided with day to day administrative tasks and writing profiles for the FCA artists to be uploaded onto the website. MUSEM 52, London, January/February 2009 Gallery Intern • Accommodated visitors to the gallery. Aided in the installation of exhibitions. Organized the delivery of artworks, updated the website. PERONI, Rome, Italy, July 2008 Marketing Intern

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Researched competitive brands to identify strategies to enable Peroni to succeed in the marketplace, assisted with launch of websites, promotional events and stores for Peroni and Nastro Azzurro. CHARLOTTE ARTUS, Art Consultant, London, 2007, July/August Assistant • Researched, liased with galleries, organised schedule for contemporary art and theory classes. ACTS OF HOPE SCHOOL, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 2005 Teacher • Provided art instruction and basic English language skills to children aged 7-9. Taught mural painting and drawing to encourage self expression and interest in art. EURO RSCG Advertising agency, London, 2004 Intern

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• Involved in Staff Meetings, assisted with developing client presentation boards and supported staff through market research for specific consumer groups. -ACCOMPLISHMENTSRISD Honour Student 2007/2008, Fall and Spring semesters • RISD Student Gallery Board Fall 2008 – Spring 2009. Selected to participate as a member of the Student Gallery Board. The board is responsible for overseeing the two student run galleries on campus, which allow for RISD students to exhibit in a student managed gallery space. Responsibilities involve finding appropriate work for exhibitions, advertising upcoming exhibitions, curating and providing financial and structural support for the artists.