+1. 718.666.

8906
christinavassallo@gmail.com Christina Vassallo
144 North 7th Street, Ste. 416, Brooklyn, NY 11211

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION

9/2010 to present
Curatorial Adjunct, Flux Factory, NYC
Consult on the curatorial program of a non-profit organiza-
tion that provides contexts for artists to create new work
through on-site exhibitions, off-site projects, and an interna-
tional residency program.
11/2007 to present
Owner & Curator, Random Number LLC, NYC
Handle all facets of a curatorial platform that specializes
in promoting emerging artists through curated exhibitions,
commissions, collaborative opportunities, and the production
of multimedia installations and other artworks.
9/2007 to 9/2008 2010 - 2011 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership,
Associate Director, Kinz, Tillou + Feigen Gallery, NYC
Oversee all functions of a high-profile art gallery, including
planning and developing exhibitions, liaising with clients,
generating publicity and maintaining an open dialogue with
artists. Represent gallery at international art fairs to expand
existing client base, and augment exhibition program by find-
ing new artists for representation.
8/2006 to 9/2007
Associate Director, ART&IDEA, NYC
Manage daily operations of a newly relocated contempo-
rary art gallery, with an emphasis on establishing exhibition
program and implementing marketing strategies for growth
and expansion. Additionally, participate in international art
fairs, create contractual agreements and proposals, and man-
age small staff. Responsible for all written communications
including the research, development, and maintenance of a
comprehensive new website.
9/2005 to 8/2006
Research Associate, Godel & Co. Fine Art, NYC
Write all gallery communications, including scholarly essays,
press releases, and articles to serve as marketing tools for
directors. Assist in all phases of catalogue production and
meet with scholars, fine art institutions, and artists’ estates
to ensure veracity of information.
2006 - 2008 New York University,
Steinhardt School of Education
M.A., Visual Arts Administration
Non-profit concentration
1998 - 2002 New York University,
College of Arts and Science
B.A., Art History
Contemporary and Modern art
GRANTS & HONORS
August 2010 Art in General, Guest Blogger
April 2010 USF Verftet, Norway, Curator in Residence
Curator in Residence
Dec 2008 Norwegian Consulate General,
Curatorial grant for DARKNESS DESCENDS
Spring 2008 NYU, Academic Achievement Award
Spring 2007 NYU, Graduate Student Organization,
Competitive Grant
Dec 2006 Drake Hotel, Toronto, Curator in Residence
Dec 2004 Scope Art Fair, Emerging Curator Award
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Nov 2010 NYU, “Meet Your Mentor,” speaker
Oct 2010 Jersey City Museum
“Artist in the Economy,” panelist
April 2010 Landmark, Bergen Kunsthalle, Norway,
lecturer
March 2010 Montclair State University,
“What’s Next” lecturer
Sept 2009 Lafayette College, PA, curator talk
March 2009 Pulse Art Fair NY, curator talk

5/2004 to 4/2005
Curatorial Assistant , American Federation of Arts, NYC
Contribute to the coordination and support of non-profit
organization’s program of international traveling exhibitions.
Work closely with museum curators, lenders, and presenting
institutions. Research and verify art historical information,
maintain budgets, and assist in marketing exhibitions to
potential venues. Produce informational materials to supple-
ment educational outreach program.
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christinavassallo@gmail.com Christina Vassallo
144 North 7th Street, Ste. 416, Brooklyn, NY 11211

SELECTED CURATORIAL PROJECTS REVIEWS OF CURATORIAL PROJECTS

2011 Loss Generation, University of New Haven, CT
Objects of War, Flux Factory, Queens, NY
Congress of the Collectives, Flux Factory, Queens
Progress Endures, NJ State Museum, Trenton
2010 The Case of the Curious Pedestrian, Myrtle Avenue
BID, Brooklyn
Collective Consumption, DUMBO Arts Festival, NY • Jon Whiten, “Artist-Designed Mini-Golf Course Aims to
The Golden Door, Jersey City Museum, NJ
Science Fair, Flux Factory, Queens, NY
2009 system:system, St. Cecilia’s Convent, Brooklyn, NY
Bright Nights, Manhattan Bridge Anchorage light
projections in conjunction with NYC DOT, DUMBO
BID, and NYC Bridge Centennial Commission
Darkness Descends: Norwegian Art Now, traveling
exhibition at Chashama, NYC and Lafayette College,
Easton, PA • Paddy Johnson, “system:system Open Through Novem-
2008 Citywide Open Studios, guest curator, Artspace,
New Haven, CT
By Invitation Only, Kinz Tillou + Feigen, NYC
2007 Brad Phillips & Rasool Sarangi: The Great Depression,
Allston Skirt Gallery, Boston
Media Asta (Half-Mast), Haydee Rovirosa Gallery, Saturday, March 7, 2009
NYC
Zoe Strauss: I-95 Works in Progress, Etc. Galerie,
Prague, Czech Republic
What’s Up: New York, video program, Drake Hotel,
Toronto, Canada
• Tammy La Gorce, “Come for Art, Stay for the Golf,” The
New York Times, July 4, 2010
• Don Ciandella, “A Mini-Golf Tribute to Jersey City’s Immi-
grants,” The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2010
• Shirine Saad, “Miniature-Golf is Actually Interactive Art
Installation,” The Star-Ledger, June 29, 2010
Raise Money for Jersey City Museum,” The Jersey City
Independent, June 21, 2010
• Brendan Carroll, “Public Art Now Open in Jersey City,”
The Jersey Journal, June 25, 2010
• Stephanie Simon, “Artists Draw Inspiration from Sci-
ence,” NY1, aired June 11, 2010
• Eliza Strickland, “When Artists Take Over the Science
Fair,” Discover Magazine, June 11, 2010
ber 1,” artfagcity.com, October 29, 2009
• Kelsey Keith, “Exclusive Sneek Peak of system:system in
Greenpoint Convent,” Flavorpill, October 23, 2009
• “Bright Nights Public Art Project at Manhattan Bridge,”
dumbonyc.com, October 7, 2009
• Randi Fuglehaug, “Too Controversial for NY,” Dagbladet,
• Arthur Ch’ien, “Darkness Descends Exhibit,” WPIX, aired
March 5, 2009
• Benjamin Genocchio, “Exploring the Circle from Every
Angle,” The New York Times, January 1, 2006

2006 Fantasy Island III: Trash Menagerie, Drake Hotel,

Toronto, Canada
I Digress, curator of video program in conjunction
with Perpetual Art Machine & Gen Art, Miami, FL
Public Knowledge, guest curator for Ducts.org Literary
Journal

2005 The O Show, traveling exhibition for Shore Institute

of Contemporary Art, Long Branch, NJ and Kresge
Foundation Gallery, Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ
A Meditation on the Subtle Peace in John Jodzio’s
Drawings, guest curator for online exhibition, Ducts.
org Literary Journal
Seriality, Axel Raben Gallery, NYC
A Story Being Told, Ducts.org Literary Journal

2004 Late Night Tales, Scope art fair, Miami, FL

Happy Ending, MatCh-Art, Queens, NY
F**k Mother Nature, MatCh-Art, Queens, NY

2003 Fear of an Abstract Planet, MatCh-Art, Queens, NY