Renée Neme Villarreal
E: reneeneme@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York City, NY, USA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Design | Minor in Museum Curatorial
Studies GP A: 3.82/4.00 August 2022 – May 2025
CENTRO | Diseño, Cine y Televisión , Mexico Bachelor of Fashion Design August 2021 – May 2022
Del Bosque International School, Mexico City, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, August 2016 – May 2021
Del Bosque International School, Mexico City, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, August 2016 – May 2021
WORK AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pedro Reyes Studio, Mexico City Studio Production and Sculpture Assistant, 2024, Assisted the renowned artist Pedro Reyes with production for his solo show in the Anahuacalli museum for the new mural for the new US embassy in Mexico City. Also Contributed by designing new paintings for his upcoming show at Lisson Gallery and mocking sculptures for clients.
Participant Summer 2024
- Gained a comprehensive understanding of the operations within a large-scale artist studio.
- Managed the assembly and handling of mural installation, ensuring quality and precision.
- Collaborated closely with renowned artist Pedro Reyes on artistic direction and the logistical execution of final artworks.
Kurimanzutto Gallery, New York Assisted in the daily operations of the gallery, including organizing exhibitions, managing art collections, providing support to visitors, and collaborating with the curatorial team to ensure smooth and efficient gallery functioning.
Gallery Intern August 2024 – December 2024
- Gained hands-on experience in front desk operations, interacting with clients, and providing excellent customer service.
- Developed a thorough understanding of gallery functions, including artist relations, exhibition logistics, and event coordination.
- Gained administrative experience by assisting with gallery finances and managing expenditure records.
- Contributed to the organization of exhibition events, ensuring smooth execution and attendee engagement.
- Assisted with archival organization and the creation of gallery publications, including exhibition catalogs and books.
Educational Center Guggenheim Museum Collaborated with the Educational Center of the Guggenheim Museum to curate and organize the 'Late Night Shift' exhibition on March 21, 2024, exploring the principles of kites and aerodynamics within the unique space of the Museum.
Collaboration with the Guggenheim Educational Center September 2023 - March 2024
- Developed strong negotiation and communication skills through collaboration with major institutions like the Guggenheim Museum, reaching agreements on exhibition details.
- Gained experience in organizing and executing a one-day exhibition, managing both the setup and teardown processes efficiently.
- Worked closely with the Guggenheim Museum on curating and coordinating the exhibition, gaining insight into how a large institution operates.
- Contributed to the artistic direction and co-curation of the exhibition, collaborating with artists and the museum team to shape the event.
CLEARING Gallery Formed part of the team at CLEARING Gallery as a Sales/Marketing Intern, collaborating closely with the direct team to support gallery operations, sales strategies, and marketing efforts.
Gallery Intern January 2023 - June 2023
- Assisted in developing and executing marketing strategies to promote gallery exhibitions and artists.
- Supported sales efforts by maintaining client relationships and providing information about available artworks.
- Contributed to the creation of promotional content and materials to drive gallery visibility and sales.
ODE to Cecilia, Torn Page Curated a poetry event for Cecilia Vicuña at Torn Page, New York, where she performed a selection of poems from her book Palabramas.
Co-curator May 2024
- Gained experience in curating a poetry event, overseeing the event's flow, and ensuring a meaningful experience for attendees.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the event, increasing visibility and audience engagement.
- Managed the invitation process, coordinating guest lists and communication with attendees.
Casa Gabriel Garcia Marquez Curated a poetry and art exhibition at Gabriel García Márquez’ s home in Mexico City in 2024, featuring two painters and two poets.
Curator August 2024
Founder of Muda Gallery I founded and organized Muda Gallery, a student-run gallery at Parsons, providing a platform for students to showcase their artwork, including paintings, performances, live music, fashion, and sculpture, on the 5th floor of the Parsons building.
2023 - Present
- Established and managed a student-run gallery, curating and organizing exhibitions that showcased various art forms.
- Coordinated with artists, overseeing the logistics of their artwork, space setup, and exhibition details.
- Developed skills in event planning, space organization, and building relationships within the art community.
- Led efforts in marketing and promoting the gallery to increase student participation and audience engagement.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Construyendo: building houses for scarce resources people for 2 weeks, 5 days per week, 5 hours a day. 2019
Teletón Foundation Helped children with Down syndrome for 2 months, 4 days a week, for 3 hours.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages: English (fluent), Spanish(fluent) | Computer: Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Suite, Microsoft Suite,
Rhino, Autocad, Artlogic, Artsy
Interests: Visual Installations, Exhibit design, archiving, Curation, Ceramics, Film, Film Photography, Cooking, Reading, Screenprinting, Music