Emily Nemens

206.669.0718 | emily.nemens@gmail.com | www.nemens.com

EDUCATION

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (2001–2005)

• B.A., History of Art and Visual Arts; took course at Rhode Island School of Design
• Graduated magna cum laude (May 2005); elected to Phi Beta Kappa

IES/Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain (2004)

• Studied art history at Museo Reina Sofia and drawing at Facultad de Bellas Artes

ARTS-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Communications Director

American Institute of Architects New York / Center for Architecture, New York City (2009–present)

· Oversees daily and strategic Chapter communications for largest local AIA component in country

· Works regularly with designers to produce print and online campaigns, produced new identity materials for Center for Architecture

· Manages press relations for fifteen gallery exhibitions and dozens of high-profile events each year, regular placements in mainstream media (print, online, television, radio) and design press

· Manages website, aiany.org, developing new web tools including webinars, podcasts, and online galleries; runs social media campaign

· Assists editors of Oculus (quarterly) and e-Oculus (bi-weekly), to edit and produce Chapter magazines; managing RFP process for new publisher

· Develops marketing strategies and media partnerships for Center for Architecture programming

Co-author, The Exhibitionist

With Karl Katz, Executive Director of MUSE Film and Television, New York City (2008–2009)

• Researched and wrote memoir about 50+ year international art museum career; collaboration with former museum director, curator, museum designer, and film producer

Graphic Designer and Fundraising Associate

Wingo, Inc. Fundraising Studio, New York City (2006–2007)

· Designed fundraising, identity, and marketing materials (print and web) for nonprofit organizations

· Other duties included fundraising research, event planning, database maintenance, direct mail, and supporting marketing and corporate sponsorship campaigns

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, Quark, MS Office, familiar with print production

Editorial Intern for Educational Media

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City (2005–2006)

• Fulltime, paid internship in Educational Media; department responsible for print and electronic educational resources for children, families, and classrooms; assisted department’s Managing Editor and Art Director to produce Museum ephemera
• Researched and edited book-length teacher resource for gallery-based creative writing classes; Painting Words, Sculpting Language: Creative Writing Workshops at the MMA (MMA, 2007)
• Returned to develop signage for Uris Education Wing (2007)

Katzenberger Foundation Art History Intern

Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (Summer 2003)

• Competitive, paid internship for undergraduate art history students on financial aid

• Edited oral history interviews of major craft artists and researched the American Crafts movement

Director, Rhode Island AIDS Oral History Project

Swearer Center for Public Service, Brown University, Providence, RI (2002–2003)

• Ran oral history project for two academic years; oversaw student volunteer program
• Developed community relations with local hospitals, schools, and AIDS organizations
• Planned trainings in oral history methods, digital media, and HIV/AIDS

Volunteer Docent
Creative Time, New York City (2008)

· Volunteer docent and fireguard for “Playing the Building” and “Democracy in America”