Rachel Thompson

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: rachel.thompson@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: rachelthompsoncurator

Summary

Over 10 years of curatorial leadership in major London institutions, specializing in developing and executing impactful exhibitions that expand audience engagement and scholarly discourse. Proven ability to manage complex collections, secure significant acquisitions, and foster international artistic collaborations.

Successfully delivered over 20 exhibitions, increasing visitor numbers by an average of 15% across projects and enhancing institutional reputation through innovative programming and publications.

Experience

Senior Curator, Modern & Contemporary Art, Tate Modern -- London, UK

Sept 2018 – present

• Led the conceptualisation and delivery of 5 major exhibitions, including 'Global Abstractions' and 'Digital Futures', attracting over 1.5 million visitors combined.

• Managed an acquisitions budget of £2M annually, securing 15 key artworks for the permanent collection, enhancing its diversity and historical relevance.

• Spearheaded international collaborations with institutions in Berlin and New York, resulting in shared exhibitions and reciprocal loan agreements.

• Mentored a team of 3 junior curators, fostering their professional development and contributing to a dynamic curatorial department.

Associate Curator, Serpentine Galleries -- London, UK

Mar 2014 – Aug 2018

• Co-curated 8 exhibitions, including solo presentations for emerging and established artists, contributing to a 20% increase in critical reviews and media coverage.

• Managed all aspects of exhibition logistics, from artist liaison and installation to catalogue production and public programming, on budgets up to £500,000.

• Conducted extensive art historical research for exhibition development and collection cataloguing, leading to the publication of 3 scholarly articles.

• Developed and delivered engaging public talks and workshops, reaching diverse audiences and enhancing visitor experience.

Assistant Curator, Whitechapel Gallery -- London, UK

Sept 2011 – Feb 2014

• Supported senior curatorial staff in the research, planning, and execution of 6 exhibitions, including 'London Open' biennale.

• Managed the gallery's digital archives and contributed to collection management, ensuring accurate record-keeping for over 2,000 artworks.

• Assisted in grant writing and fundraising efforts, contributing to securing £150,000 in project funding over two years.

• Coordinated exhibition tours and VIP events, developing strong relationships with patrons and stakeholders.

Education

Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, MA in History of Art (Specialisation: Contemporary Art) -- London, UK

Sept 2010 – Sept 2011

University College London (UCL), BA (Hons) in History of Art -- London, UK

Sept 2007 – June 2010

Skills

Curatorial Practice: Exhibition Conceptualisation, Collection Management, Acquisition Strategy, Artist Liaison, Exhibition Design & Installation, Catalogue Production, Public Programming, Archival Research, Conservation Principles

Project Management: Budget Management (up to £2M), Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Event Coordination, Vendor Negotiation

Communication & Research: Art Historical Research, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Content Development, Digital Archiving, Multilingual (English, French - conversational)

Software & Systems: TMS (The Museum System), Artstor, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Basic)