DAAP Galleries Co-op
During my co-op with the University of Cincinnati Art Collection and DAAP Galleries, I contributed to different stages of the exhibition process, from creating promotional graphics and documenting artwork to helping with installations. This experience allowed me to explore how design and communication help bring exhibitions to life.
Exhibition Design & Digital Communications
Social Media
Graphic Design
Exhibition Documentation
Photography
Social Media
I designed promotional graphics for upcoming exhibitions and events, creating layouts that followed the gallery’s visual identity. I also wrote captions and scheduled posts through Meta Business Suite to help promote exhibitions and encourage visitors to attend.
Photography
I photographed artwork and gallery spaces for documentation and promotional use. After each shoot, I edited the images in Photoshop, adjusting color, contrast, and other details to meet archival and web requirements. I also uploaded the final photographs to Proficio, the gallery’s collections management system, where I helped document individual artworks alongside their condition reports.
Exhibition Installation/Deinstallation
I worked alongside the gallery team to help bring exhibitions together, from preparing the space to installing the final details. My responsibilities included measuring and painting walls, applying vinyl lettering, and adjusting artwork placement. This experience gave me a better understanding of how much planning and attention to detail go into creating an exhibition.
Digital & Spatial Documentation
I created interactive 360-degree virtual tours to make gallery exhibitions accessible beyond the physical space. Using a Ricoh 360 camera, I photographed and connected different viewpoints to create virtual walkthroughs that allow visitors to explore each exhibition remotely.
Reed Gallery — Nam June Paik in Cincinnati: A History
I created a 20-point virtual tour documenting an exhibition exploring Nam June Paik’s connections to Cincinnati. The walkthrough connects multiple gallery rooms, allowing visitors to explore the exhibition and its layout.