Eva Llarena

Coordinate educational programming for Pre-K–12 students, families, and adult audiences. Facilitate workshops, tours, and community engagement initiatives in collaboration with museum staff and teaching artists. Support program operations including scheduling, attendance tracking, participant communications, and administrative coordination.

Programs Support Specialist - The Bass Museum of Art - Miami, FL

(2024-01)

• Coordinate educational programming for Pre-K–12 students, families, and adult audiences.
• Facilitate workshops, tours, and community engagement initiatives in collaboration with museum staff and teaching artists.
• Support program operations including scheduling, attendance tracking, participant communications, and administrative coordination.
• Manage visitor experience during programs while maintaining organized and inclusive learning environments.

Lighting Designer - The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Kansas City, MO

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed exhibition lighting systems for rotating exhibitions and permanent collections within a major art museum.
• Collaborated with exhibition teams and museum staff to support installation projects and gallery operations.
• Coordinated technical implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for gallery environments in compliance with conservation standards.

Library Research Intern - The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Kansas City, MO

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Supported archival research and digitization initiatives to improve accessibility of institutional records and historical materials.
• Conducted research and contributed documentation for artist records as part of the Missouri Remembers project.
• Assisted with information management and archive organization in collaboration with museum library staff.

Programs & Studio Coordinator - The Art Shack Miami - Miami, FL

(2016-01 - 2021-12)

• Developed and facilitated arts education programming for students ranging from early childhood through adult learners.
• Managed studio operations including scheduling, staff training, customer communications, and administrative support.
• Adapted curriculum and instructional strategies for learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Supported community outreach and inclusive educational experiences for diverse audiences.

BFA - Art History & Textiles - Kansas City Art Institute