Jayme McLellan

Lead planning and execution of exhibitions and public-facing art projects across multiple venues, manage staff, schedules, payroll, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. Oversee care, documentation, and access for the university's art collection, maintaining accurate inventories and collection records consistent with professional standards. Coordinate interdisciplinary partnerships with academic departments and the public to support engagement, interpretive programming, and educational outcomes.

Acting Director & Curator at Salisbury University Art Galleries (2024-06 – 2026-03)

• Lead planning and execution of exhibitions and public-facing art projects across multiple venues, manage staff, schedules, payroll, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee care, documentation, and access for the university's art collection, maintaining accurate inventories and collection records consistent with professional standards.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary partnerships with academic departments and the public to support engagement, interpretive programming, and educational outcomes.
• Manage contracts, artist coordination, installation logistics, and public programming related to exhibitions with indoor and outdoor components.
• Support institutional planning through multi-year exhibition scheduling, reporting, fundraising, and administrative documentation.

Adjunct Professor, Professional Practices for Visual Artists at George Mason University (2022-09 – Present)

• Lead the professional practices capstone course for student art majors in their senior year of study. Students focus on visual, digital and graphic art making, and game design.
• Mentor students on developing a digital portfolio and public presentation, networking and marketing, financial management, copyright law, and more.

Director & Founder at Civilian Art Projects (2006 – 2022)

• Founded and directed an arts organization producing 100+ exhibitions, public art projects, and special initiatives, including national and international programs. Provided direct technical assistance to artists throughout project development, from proposal to implementation.
• Administered sales, contracts, and budgets; managed compliance, reporting, and relationships with clients, artists, and partner organizations.
• Managed placement of artwork into public and private collections and coordinated logistics with fabricators, installers, and institutions.
• Developed projects addressing social, environmental, and community-based issues, including site-responsive and public-facing installations.

Co-Founder & Co-Director at Transformer (2002 – 2006)

• Co-established artist-centered nonprofit organization; secured $270,000 Warhol Foundation grants and many smaller awards and gifts.
• Supported emerging artists through exhibitions, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
• Coordinated exhibitions, schedules, and organizational operations while working with diverse stakeholders and funders.

Development Director & Interim Executive Director at Women & Philanthropy (2003-02 – 2006-06)

• Served as chief fundraiser and Interim Executive Director for a national nonprofit membership organization for leaders working in philanthropy on programs that support women and girls.
• Served as Board liaison on fundraising. Board consisted of program officers from foundations and community activists.
• Created a budget and fundraising strategy for the organization's annual $1 million budget.
• Secured a $1.5 million, three-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for new programs.
• Managed all grants, proposals, call for proposals, membership requests and gifts, and major fundraising events.
• Managed staff, interns, and events.

Adjunct Lecturer at Georgetown University (2016 – 2021)

• Led classes for undergraduate artists and Art & Museum Studies graduate students including contemporary art and curatorial practice, controversial exhibitions, and professional practices.

Adjunct Professor at Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design (2008 – 2016)

• Led courses on professional practices for visual artists and curatorial practice for graduate students in the Exhibition Design program.
• Participated in conferences, focus groups, leadership meetings, and more.
• Worked closely with the museums curators on a variety of projects.

Adjunct Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art (2013 – 2015)

• Courses: Professional Practices Summer Seminar and Curatorial Seminar for MFA students.

Adjunct Professor at St. Mary's College of Maryland (2010 – 2014)

• Courses created: Curatorial Practice and History of Art Spaces, 1930-1990

Master of Liberal Arts in Museum Studies – Harvard University Extension School (2021)

Bachelor of Arts in English – St. Mary's College of Maryland (1994)