Main Responsibilities of a Director and Chief Curator at UC Santa Cruz Arts and Sciences Institute
As Director and Chief Curator at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences, Rachel oversees all operations, including exhibitions, programs, and events, "deciding what programs we're gonna be doing" and working with others to create programming focused on critical issues like "incarceration, climate change." The role involves managing staff and ensuring the smooth execution of interdisciplinary initiatives.
Executive/Leadership, Project Management, Communication, Overseeing Operations, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Rachel Nelson
Director and Chief Curator
Institute of the Arts and Sciences, UC Santa Cruz
Stetson University, 2010
PHD, UCSC Visual Studies
Classics, Spanish Literature
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Education
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Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
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1. Oversees all operations of the Institute of the Arts and Sciences, including exhibitions, programs, events, and education.
2. Decides on programs and exhibitions, working with others to create programming.
3. The work is interdisciplinary and engages with critical issues of our times, such as incarceration and climate change.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
As the director and chief curator of the Institute of the Arts and Sciences, I oversee an arts organization that hosts exhibitions, programs, events, and educational initiatives. Our facility offers a wide range of interdisciplinary activities.
These activities address critical contemporary issues such as incarceration and climate change. My role involves overseeing the entire operation.
I manage staff responsible for installations, exhibitions, and event logistics. I also decide which programs we will offer and consider upcoming exhibitions. I collaborate with others to develop programming and oversee all operational aspects.
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