I have especially come to appreciate the galleries, which is a very unique feature to New York. Between the world class museums, the public art projects, foundations like FLAG, and galleries, New York is the most incredible place to be surrounded by Art. The highlight of New York as an art world city is the wealth of art that can be found everywhere. What distinguishes New York as an art world city? I still use the SIA career portal when recruiting interns for FLAG. That internship turned into my current position. I first learned of The FLAG Art Foundation on Sotheby’s Institute career portal and interned there the summer that I was completing my thesis. How did the Institute support you in your career development? SIA is a really good resource because your teachers and fellow students know about new and interesting art/artists/opening/events to go to and see. If you want to work in the NY art world, then be a part of the NY art world-go to gallery openings, read the critics, check the art blogs, learn about young artists. Understanding how today’s art world works was a very important aspect of my SIA education.ĭrawing on your own experience, what advice would you give to people hoping to start a career in the art world? Sotheby’s Institute introduced me to the academic side of contemporary arts, and also, most importantly for what I do in my current position, to contemporary art institutions. When I moved to New York City I had a very limited knowledge of contemporary arts. In what ways does the master’s degree program in Contemporary Art that you took at Sotheby’s Institute help you in your current role?
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It is rewarding to become such an integral part of FLAG’s day-to-day operations, especially those relating to exhibition planning and to see it come to fruition at an opening. Working within a small staff allows me to play a large role in all aspects of FLAG’s program. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Additional responsibilities include researching and writing for catalogues, gallery guides, and advertisements creating checklists, floor plans, and exhibition-related programming materials.
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I maintain and update FLAG’s institutional website. I manage FLAG’s active intern program and am responsible for hiring, scheduling, and project management. My responsibilities include research, production, organizing transportation, loans and insurance, registrarial work, exhibition design, 3D modelling, and expense reports. I am part of a three member nonprofit organization, I work closely with FLAG’s Director and Assistant Director to coordinate the development, implementation, and management of all aspects of FLAG’s program, including on and off-site exhibitions, public programs, and special events. Risa received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2014. Risa Daniels is currently the exhibitions and programs manager at The FLAG Art Foundation, an exhibition space for contemporary art in Chelsea, New York.
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Meet Risa Daniels Exhibitions and Programs Manager The FLAG Art Foundation, New York, USA MA Contemporary Art, New York, 2014