Courtney Colgan

Fine Arts professional with 15+ years of comprehensive experience spanning corporate operations management, master-level art logistics, and higher education. Demonstrated success in expanding business divisions, leading nationwide training programs, and overseeing complex, large scale projects. An MFA graduate who bridges the gap between a dedicated studio practice, academic mentorship, and fine art services.

Head of Fine Arts at ASP Fine Art Services (2017 – Present)

• Oversee all departmental operations: client management, project management, logistics, transportation, shipping, staffing, training and scheduling.
• Forge relationships with high-end clientele: museums, galleries, designers and private collectors.
• Manage multiple accounts and see through projects: secure quotes, design detailed job plans, and offer solutions custom to the client's needs.
• Supervise the safe packing of high value art: for storage, and transport by road, airfreight and container.
• Manage and execute the Fine Art Services Training Program in all US locations.

Lead Art Handler at ASP Fine Art Services (2015-07 – 2017-01)

• Successfully transferred from ASPNY and independently established ASPLA's Fine Arts division.
• Instituted structure by designing and directing a fine art training program that expanded employee skill sets therefore creating a comprehensive range of art logistics services.
• Lead all large scale, highly detailed installations, fine art packing jobs, art moves, and in house inventory projects.
• Condition, pack and crate all artwork for both storage and transport.

Lead Art Handler at Crozier Fine Arts (2013-09 – 2015-06)

• Demonstrated expertise in handling artwork, antiques, decorative art and furniture across diverse and delicate mediums.
• Successful demonstration of fine art packing techniques including but not limited to: slipcasing, shadowboxing, floating, portfolio packing, crating, unstretching, rolling, blanket wrapping, and custom packing.
• Successfully completed complex projects: detailed installations, fine art packing, large scale moves, multiple pickups and deliveries daily.
• Executed warehouse duties, including inventory management, i-pad inspection reports, shipping, and receiving.

Foreman, Driver, Art Handler at Mana Contemporary (2011-11 – 2013-08)

• Successfully managed a crew on various types of challenging jobs including pickups and deliveries, studio moves, installations, and deinstallations while working personally with the client.
• Experience installing in galleries, art fairs, corporate facilities and residential homes.
• Inspected and photographed artwork, antiques, and furniture in order to determine the condition and add to inventory.
• Packaged artwork for storage and transportation with correct packing materials depending upon the medium, surface, and fragility of the work.

Artist Assistant at Francine Tint Studio (2011-01 – 2011-12)

• Packaged artwork, managed collections and deliveries, managed the artist’s e-mail, contracts, and paperwork.
• Managed studio operations: ordered supplies, stretched and unstretched canvases, rolled works for storage, photographed artwork, and managed inventory.
• Researched and submitted artwork for group shows, art fairs, and other exhibition opportunities.

Internship, Gallery Assistant at Lana Santorelli Gallery (2010-10 – 2011-01)

• Collaborated with artists and gallery curator to select works for shows, install exhibits, and coordinate openings.
• Researched artists and exhibits to conduct informative tours and engage guests in discussions.
• Promoted to gallery assistant and art handler after completing internship.

Teaching Assistant, Installation Art, Aly Ogasian at Scripps College (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Provided demonstrations on how to safely and properly use hand tools, saws, and general woodshop safety protocol.
• Assisted students individually and in groups with conceptualizing projects to assembly.
• Assisted the Professor with setting up the woodshop, studio and classroom.
• Contributed to critiques, offering conceptual and technical based feedback.

Visiting Artist Lecture Coordinator at Claremont Graduate University (2025-04 – 2026-05)

• Independently coordinated and saw through to completion the Spring and Fall Visiting Artist Lectures for CGU’s MFA program.
• Ran polls within the student body to vote on visiting artists. Attended monthly faculty meetings, provided updates on polls, schedules, attendance, and the overall success of the lecture series.
• Reached out to high profile artists to schedule lectures, studio visits and hosted the artist day of lecture.

Master of Fine Arts with a Certificate in Inclusive Excellence in College Teaching – Claremont Graduate University (2026-08)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Art History Minor – Pratt Institute (2010-01)

– Pratt at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute (2008-01)