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    • Curator Consultant
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    • Curatorial | Art Services
    • Bio | CV
    • Artist Statement
    • Featured Work for Sale
    • More Info - Featured Sale
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  • Curator Consultant
  • Used Motor Oil Art
  • Curatorial | Art Services
  • Bio | CV
  • Artist Statement
  • Featured Work for Sale
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Bio | CV

Holly received her MFA from American University in Italy and Washington DC (’06), where she was awarded the American University Graduate Assistant Scholarship and the Mellon Fund Graduate Research Grant. In 2007, Holly won "Best Local Exhibition" award by the Pikes Peak Arts Council for her creation of the "Hot Off the Press", a Colorado printmakers invitational at the Business of Art Center, and is responsible for curating many other award-winning exhibitions and programs for various arts venues. She currently lives and works in Colorado, and online from anywhere, as a private consultant and coach to artists and collectors.


EDUCATION
2006                   MFA – Includes studies in Washington DC and Italy | American University
2002–2003        Courses in Museum Studies/Gallery Management | University of Colorado
1996                   B.A. in Fine Arts with a Minor in Marketing | University of Colorado


AWARDS
2007                   Best Local Exhibition – Curators Award | Pikes Peak Arts Council
2007                   Best of the Springs Award | Best Exhibition, Curators Award | The Gazette
2006                   Mellon Fund Graduate Research Grant | Mellon Fund
2004–2006        Graduate Assistantship Scholarship | American University


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


2017 - Present     Consultant to Artists & Collectors

Following a vibrant and long career operating galleries, art foundations, and my own studio, I pivoted into a world of consultation where I now engage with artists and collectors as a consultant and a coach. Each relationship is uniquely customized, encompassing a level of intimacy and alliance that helps artists achieve powerfully aligned visions and outcomes in their creations and business. Collectors get a similar benefit with defining an intentional collecting vision, organizing collection records, managing conservation concerns, and improving storage and installation of work in a way that sensibly balances enjoyment of their beloved objects.


2015 - 2017     Commercial Gallery Director, Fine Arts Center Colorado Springs
I was responsible for the incredibly exciting tasks of: launching and overseeing a profitable operation of a unique fine art gallery and retail space; and activating a First Friday event program in various spaces within the FAC; responsible for curating artwork, installation, artist and customer relations, commission negotiations and sales; managing part time sales associate(s), volunteers, and interns; working externally to build enthusiasm for and engagement with commercial gallery program in the local and regional artist community; as well as creating and managing experiential arts activities and interpretive experiences that built upon and added to my diverse museum and gallery related passions. My work here won the local acclaim of voters with the "Best Commercial Gallery: Gold Award - 2016" in the Gazette within ten-months of opening the gallery.


2011-Present    Artist and Independent Curator, Colorado Springs    
As an Artist and Independent Curator I produce artwork, develop exhibition concepts and relevant programming for various contracting venues, coordinate exhibiting artists, design and install exhibitions, write promotional and interpretive materials, manage public and client relations, provide customer service, coordinate volunteers, and meet deadlines. In 2011, I launched a busy Studio Art and Independent Curatorial practice. Since then I have produced four solo exhibitions of my work, been included in one important two-person exhibition, and had my work selected for eleven juried exhibitions. My curatorial work includes both small and large contracts, including serving as a guest curator for Colorado College’s I.D.E.A. Space Gallery, designing and installing the Pikes Peak Weavers Guild exhibition in 2013, and producing a rotating exhibition season for the 20,000 square foot redevelopment of the Ivywild School.


2012-2015     Museum Committee Member, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center   
This is an elected volunteer service position. Members serve 3-year terms, and primarily aid the museum in making decisions on accessioning and deaccessioning works of art in the museum’s collection.


2008-Jan. ’11     Executive Director and Curator, Smokebrush Foundation & Gallery
I was recruited to return to Smokebrush Foundation where I directed all aspects of administrative and gallery operations, including development of exhibition concepts, curatorial functions, artist relations, marketing, and educational programs. We produced over thirty exhibitions during this time. Additionally, I supervised and trained five staff members, plus volunteers and college interns. I also developed and implemented a budget and a sustainability plan that successfully positioned the Foundation to weather the economic downturn.


2007        Alternate Member, Public Art Commission of Pikes Peak Region
I served as an elected alternate on this City-appointed Arts Commission. This is a 12-member volunteer board, including two elected officials serving as liaisons from Colorado Springs City Council and El Paso County’s Board of Commissioners. The Commission acts in an advisory capacity to     evaluate, advocate, stimulate and facilitate matters of public art and culture. This experience enriched my knowledge of the needs and processes related to facilitating and presenting public art.


2006-2008    Gallery Director & Curator, Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs
I developed and implemented exhibition concepts for three gallery venues at this site, and installed over fifty exhibitions during this term. I managed curatorial functions, artist relations, public relations, and educational programs. I directed the Wunderkind educational program for teens, where I developed curricula, selected visiting speakers, and taught professional practices. During the first year of this position (2006-2007), I managed the Center’s retail gallery, and trained and supervised volunteers.


2005-2006    Teaching Assistantship, American University, Washington D.C. 
Teaching Assistantship for undergraduate beginning drawing classes with artist, Carol Brown Goldberg.


2000-2004    Executive Director and Curator, Smokebrush Foundation & Gallery
During my initial term as ED, I served as Project Manager for the production of the Uncle Wilber Fountain, a $1.2 million public art donation project by Smokebrush. I established the Friends of the Fountain Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization that funds maintenance of the Uncle Wilber Fountain. I directed all aspects of administrative and gallery operations, including development of exhibition concepts, executing curatorial functions, managing artist relations, coordinating volunteers, and mentoring interns. I supervised the relocation of Smokebrush Gallery from its Nevada Avenue location to the Depot Arts District. I initiated collaboration with existing Depot Arts District galleries to develop and launch First Friday Art Walk events in Colorado Springs. 


2002-2003    Gallery Assistant, Gallery of Contemporary Art, UCCS    
Assisted in a learning environment with aspects of gallery management and museum studies as a part of Museology and Gallery Management coursework.


1998-2000    Advertising Dir. / Graphic Designer, Smokebrush Center for Arts & Theater
I managed a complete in-house advertising department for this semi-professional theater company and arts center. I directed all aspects of advertising/marketing, including budget management, graphic design, direct mail production, copywriting, and creating in-house visual display needs. I initiated and created a rotating exhibition space in the theater lobby.


1997-1998    Associate Account Executive, RPM Advertising
I managed account activities for multiple clients in this agency that specialized in automotive advertising. My tasks included working directly with clients throughout the U.S. and Ontario, Canada to write copy for print and electronic media, create preliminary advertisement layouts, and assist Lead Account Executives in directing client advertising budgets ranging from $10,000 to $80,000 monthly.


1990-1997    Advertising Dir. / Graphic Designer, The S.R. Flaks Company
I initiated, developed, and managed a complete in-house advertising department for this wholesale distribution company with more than twenty retail locations. I trained and managed one assistant while directing all aspects of the retail locations’ advertising and design needs, including marketing planning, advertising direction, writing copy for and designing print and electronic advertisements, creating Point-Of-Sale advertising, and meeting budgets and deadlines.


OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2014            Exhibition Preparator, The I.D.E.A. Space, Colorado College
2014            Exhibition Preparator, Gallery of Contemporary Art, UCCS
2014            Workshop Instructor, Bemis School of Art, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
2013            Exhibition Designer, Pikes Peak Weavers Guild, Firestorm: Woven Together
2013            Exhibition Preparator for Basim Magdy, Colorado College Coburn Gallery
2012            Install Asst. to Scott Johnson, Fata Morgana, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center 

2008            Assisted Ron English install major outdoor work, Andenken Gallery, Denver
2007            Juror, CSU Pueblo Annual Student Art Exhibition
2007            Juror, City of Colorado Springs – Artists registry catalogue
2006            Arts Commission of the Pikes Peak Region – Arts advisory, City of Co. Spgs.
2006-07      Director|Instructor, Wunderkind program, Business of Art Center
2006            Instructor, FutureSelf Annual Exhibition, gallery preparation instruction
2006            Juror, Annual Hispanic Art Show, Colorado Springs School District 11
2003            Juror, Body Packaging Runway Art Show, Colorado Springs City Auditorium
2003           Curator, Body Packaging Still Exhibition at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center


MEMBERSHIPS
•    American Alliance of Museums
•    ICI – Independent Curators International
•    Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
•    Gallery of Contemporary Art – Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Spgs.
•    Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver
•    Denver Art Museum
•    Denver Botanic Gardens


SELECTED SOLO AND TWO-PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2014            Destiny Manifest: Isabelle Hayeur and Holly Parker, Gallery of Contemporary                      Art, Colorado Springs, CO
2013            Fog Of War, Solo Exhibition, The Modbo Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2013            Remix, Solo Exhibition, The Blue Star, Colorado Springs, CO
2012            Momentum, Solo Exhibition, Spotlight Gallery at Soiree, Colorado Springs, CO
2012            New Work: Holly Parker, Earthen Artisan House, Colorado Springs, CO
2006            Prada Gallery, Washington, DC
2004            Red, Hot & Cool, The Warehouse Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2003            Avenue Gallery solo artist, The Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO
1997            Avenue Gallery solo artist, The Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO


SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2014            Incite Insight, Juried by Ivar Zeile, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO    
2014            36 Views of Pikes Peak Invitational, Gallery of Contemporary Art, Colo Spgs, CO
2014            Icebreaker 5, Juried by Dean Sobel, Dir. of Clyfford Still Museum, Ice Cube                      Gallery, Denver, CO
2013            Revamp’d, Exhibition of upcycled material art, Ivywild School, Colo Spgs, CO
2012            Annual Small Works Show, Modbo Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2011            Marma Gallery, Smokebrush Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO
2009            Colorado Springs Abstract, Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2009-10      Eco-Art Market, Smokebrush Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2008            Light of HOPE (For Darfur), w/ Shepard Fairey, Smokebrush Gallery, Colo Spgs
2008            InVIDnation, Multimedia Exhibition, Business of Art Center, Manitou Spgs, CO
2007            The Guernica Show, Smokebrush Foundation & Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2006-07      KNEW Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2006            MFA Thesis Exhibition, Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
2006            18th Annual ArtRomp, Warehouse Theater Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2005            Seventeen Artists, Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
2005            American Rodeo, Centro Studi Americani, Rome, Italy
2005            Roma: Ad Infinitum, Galleria Pyramide, Rome, Italy 
2005            Abstraction: Juried Exhibition, The Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO
2004            AKA Show Invitational, Gallery of Contemporary Art, Colorado Springs, CO
2003            Body & Soul, The Smokebrush Foundation & Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO
2003            Smoke Signals, The Smokebrush Foundation & Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO

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