Asia Contemporary Art Week (ACAW)
Curatorial and Educational Platform
Directed by independent curator Leeza Ahmady
Role: Managing Director and Curatorial Assistant, 2013–2017
Management and Program Development / Curatorial:
Liaised with high-level consortium member curators and gallerists to promote exhibitions and programs in New York and throughout Asia. Collaborated with New York institutions to organize exhibition-related public programs (10+ per year). Managed 5+ interns and volunteers per semester. Produced and assisted in the curation of four iterations of ACAW’s signature two-day forum, FIELD MEETING (see individual descriptions here).
Communications and Marketing:
Designed and generated written content for press releases, e-blasts, social media posts, web campaigns, and signage; designed ACAW logo. Managed press and promotional outreach.
Grants and Financial:
Worked on obtaining fiscal sponsorship status through NYFA and funding grants. Processed weekly income and bills, input invoices, generated end-of-year financial analysis and fundraising goals.
Annual platforms: