Erin Kuhn
Art Handler
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Fine Arts specialist with over 15 years experience in gallery and museum exhibition and 10+ years experience managing art installation projects. Skilled in art handling, packing, installing artworks including Mila-wall systems, AV equipment, assisting woodworking and fabrication.
Experience
Art Handler - Zimmerli Art Museum
(2025-01)
Art Handler for the Dodge Collection working with Soviet NonConformist Art and Arts of Eurasia.
- Locate, assess and pull works for massive photoshoots digitizing the collection.
- Assist in set up of photoshoots, handling works and returning them to their correct location in storage in both the museum and off-site facility.
- Assisted in inventory with the Registrar department and updating locations for works.
- Creating boxes and proper storage with conservation grade archival material.
- Communicating across departments and working with different teams on various projects.
- Familiarity and in depth knowledge of artwork in the Dodge collection, handling thousands of works of art in both facilities.
General Manager - Painted Soul Arts
(2021-01 - 2023-12)
- Managed the careers, schedules, process of legal documentation of 14 artists.
- Led a 50% team expansion leading to record breaking profits.
- Oversaw the installation of community and gallery exhibitions, ensuring proper hanging and setup of pieces.
- Worked collaboratively with artists to meet evolving goals throughout the installation process.
- Coordinated with Hulu and managed the studio as a filming location for a television series.
Studio Manager - Lisa Palombo Studios
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Managed the studio and day to day details for Contemporary Impressionist painter on multiple revenue streams.
- Orchestrated art openings and installations, overseeing safe handling and transport of fine art pieces.
- Coordinated fabrication of wearable luxury media products, requiring precise material handling and attention to detail.
- Giclee Printing of fine art work. Stretching canvases, under painting for the artist, packaging and shipping artwork to clients.
- Assisted in Plein Air workshops, transporting materials for group painting courses.
C-Suite Admin, and Sales - Unique Photo
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
- Promoted from Photographic Sales position to C-Suite administrator within months.
- Prepared pricing reports for board meetings, tracked and organized data on quarterly sales.
- Prepared Taxes for IRS, processed accounts receiving and accounts payable, working independently and with different departments
- Utilized wide breadth of photographic product knowledge and assisted public speaking events promoting the company.
Lead Artist, Art Department - Interior Marketing Group
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
- Built canvases, frames and consistently met tight deadlines and executed several hundreds of individual art pieces per quarter.
- Adapted artworks to meet high-end interior design specifications.
- Collaborated on installation and customization of large-scale artworks and sculptures for luxury real estate staging.
- Handled the careful packing, transportation, and installation of valuable pieces.
- Conducted on-site touch-ups and maintenance of art and furniture.
- Collaborated with the carpentry team, built pedestals and wood framing.
Artist, Sole Proprietor - Light Fox Studios
(2010-01)
Award winning interdisciplinary mixed-media artist exhibiting in solo and group shows in museums and galleries nationwide. Awarded the 2026 Artist Fellowship by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
- Managed gallery exhibitions, handling everything from installation to marketing and press release kits and event planning.
- Fabricated custom pedestals and exhibit items for various shows.
- Installed artwork safely and efficiently, including custom wiring, matting and framing.
- Set up AV systems to enhance multimedia art displays.
- Artist CV with exhibition history available for further information.
Art Handler - Work Study - Maryland Institute College of Art
(2002-01 - 2005-12)
Hands on training as an art handler for MICA as part of a specialized work study program.
- Installed exhibitions, patched walls, rigged 3D and 2D work.
- Practiced crate making for various sizes of 3D and 2D work.
- Maintained studio lighting storage and inventory.
- Created and installed labels for exhibitions.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Maryland Institute College of Art (2002-01 - 2006-12)
