Contemporary art, technologies, well-being
Maria Kolotovkina
Curator
Koh Samui
Summary
Independent curator of international projects
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
President of Foundation
Foundation for the Support and Development of Contemporary Art
4 2020 - Current
- Development and implementation of the concept of the annual competition and platform for supporting young artists of St.Petersburg 'Interval'.
- Team selection, project management, conclusion of partnership agreements with museums and galleries.
- Procured talented individuals, performing artists, and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts to guide future growth of art collections and programming initiatives.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to develop comprehensive plans for foundation design and execution.
- Presented lectures and gallery talks to share expertise with visitors, scholars, and colleagues in the art community.
- Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs, enriching the overall visitor experience.
- Improved public access through digital initiatives by overseeing digitization projects aimed at cataloguing entire collection.
- Managed budgets for exhibitions and projects, ensuring financial efficiency without compromising quality or artistic vision.
Co-founder
Contemporary Art Gallery "White Lines"
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: https://wl-art.com
- Development of the concept and strategy for promoting the gallery; selection and promotion of young artists; key communications; participation in St.Petersburg and All-Russian art fairs
- Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Procured talented individuals, performing artists, and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
- Assisted researchers with access to specialized resources within the museum''s collection for scholarly investigation purposes.
- Worked closely with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects that combined art, history, science, or social studies themes into cohesive exhibitions.
Public Relations Specialist
State Russian Museum
9 2020 - 8 2022
- Attracting third-party resources to implement socially significant tasks and cultural projects;
- Approval of concepts and creative strategies to popularize the museum;
- Implemented creative marketing strategies to increase museum attendance rates during traditionally slow periods.
- Coordinated volunteer training programs to enrich their knowledge base and improve overall guest services within the museum setting.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative tours of museum exhibits.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, attracting new visitors and generating additional revenue for the museum.
Education
Master of Arts - Curatorial Studies
St. Petersburg State University/Bard College
St.Petersburg/NY 05.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - The Faculty of Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Petersburg State University
St. Petersburg/NY 05.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
Exhibition planning
Art gallery management
Art handling
Museum collections
Oral communication
Networking and Collaboration
Budgeting and finance
Public lecturing
Collection management
Contemporary art instruction
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Russia
- Date of Birth: 05/19/94
Interests
Timeline
Co-founder
Contemporary Art Gallery "White Lines"
05.2020 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - Curatorial Studies
St. Petersburg State University/Bard College
05.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - The Faculty of Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Petersburg State University
05.2013 - 06.2017
President of Foundation
Foundation for the Support and Development of Contemporary Art
4 2020 - Current
Public Relations Specialist
State Russian Museum
9 2020 - 8 2022
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