Cecília Fortes
Rio de Janeiro
Summary
Multifaceted curator, focused in developing exhibitions that brings together renowned artists and young talents, with the aim of fostering the emerging visual arts scene.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Curator
PGE-RJ CULTURAL CENTER
02.2022 - Current
- Curated exhibitions program since cultural center opening (3 exhibitions presented and 2 planned);
- Coordinated exhibitions' planning, production and installation, being responsible person in to interact with artists, art galleries, collectors and other museums/ institutions;
- Briefed design team for development of communication materials such as exhibition invitation, folder and banners.
Independent Art Curator
VORTIC.ART
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed concept of VR group exhibition Chromatic Vigour: Affirmation for ‘Vortic Curated' program;
- Invited selected artists, checked art works sales availability for show and connect artists/ galleries with Vortic.art
- Elaborated script of guided virtual tour
Management Consultant
LUCIA LAGUNA STUDIO
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Mapped studio's administrative and organizational structure and identified restructuring needs, encompassing financial/ administrative, commercial, legal, production and human resources activities;
- Elaborated proposal for restructuring, aimed at protecting company's assets and artist's copyright;
- Indicated outsourced service providers, with experience in art market, to support restructuring process, such as: lawyer, accountant and financial advice; to be hired by client.
Volunteer Art Curator
IDEIA BRAZIL INSTITUTE
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Conceived Brasil Profundo – Artes Visuais project, conversation cycle focused in discussing solutions for problematic themes in Brazilian society, through art.
- Selected participating artists and wrote scripts;
- Interviewed artists and edited conversations to be published in Ideia Brazil's YouTube channel.
Studio Manager
ADRIANA VAREJÃO STUDIO
01.2012 - 08.2021
- Coordinated exhibitions planning, production and installation and interacted with art galleries, museums/ institutions and curators;
- Managed sales;
- Coordinated export and import processes of works of art;
- Coordinated studio's financial/ administrative, legal and human resources activities;
- Lead multi-functional team, composed by painting and administrative assistants, museologist/ archivist and general services auxiliary;
- Answered PR agency and press demands regarding interview and image use requests;
- Analyzed art works image requests for didactic and commercial books.
Commercial Manager
COBOGÓ ART BOOKS PUBLISHER
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed sales and interacted with distributors (bookshops, museums, stores);
- Mapped new sales opportunities: additional points of sale, partnerships and participation in events;
- Organized new books launching events.
Media Manager
EMBRATEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Defined and implemented media strategy for advertising campaigns (electronic, printed, OOH, radio, online and sports media);
- Coordinated communication's budget;
- Followed-up of media actions of competitors.
Marketing Manager
NIRVANA WELLNESS CENTER
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Participated in business model definition and implementation of operational processes;
- Launched Nirvana brand and first Nirvana Wellness Center, having coordinated press actions, advertising and direct marketing campaigns and events;
- Elaborated website's structure and content;
- Coordinated Wellness Center's visual identity, communications materials and events publicizing;
- Oversaw Nirvana Group's legal issues related to opening of 4 branches, elaboration of contracts with clients and partners, and brand registering processes
Production Assistant
COPACABANA FILMS AND PRODUCTIONS
07.2002 - 03.2003
- Signed up projects in governmental programs to receive sponsorship;
- Participated in elaboration of project budget for feature and publicity films;
- Interfaced with advertising agencies.
Product Manager
IBEST BRASIL (Internet Start-up Company)
06.1999 - 01.2002
- Updated commercial proposals, organized iBest Prize's magazine ads and answered online customer service;
- Assisted company's international expansion to Mexico and Spain (opening of enterprises abroad, brand registering and selection of local competitors for first edition of iBest Prize in these countries);
- Helped to develop new website focused in market research (structure and design definition, content elaboration)
Education
Master - Philosophy (Aesthetics)
PUC
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil08.2023
Extension Course - Art And Philosophy
PUC
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil02.2021
Executive MBA - Business Management
FGV
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil2007
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
PUC
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil2001
11th -
Brillantmont International School
Lausanne, Swizerland1996
Articles & Seminars
- Seminar "Arts Economy and Creative Industry", Nov/ 22, FGV, RJ, Brazil;
- HackConference: Panel “NFT: What is art, after all?”, HackTudo Festival, Nov/21, Cidade das Artes, RJ, Brazil;
- Article “NFTs: art and speculation in the digital age”, Portuguese digital magazine Pessoa, Nov/ 21;
- ArtRio Talks 2021: Panel mediation “What are NFTs? Are they here to stay?”, Sept/21, RJ, Brazil.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Independent Art Curator
VORTIC.ART
11.2022 - 05.2023
Management Consultant
LUCIA LAGUNA STUDIO
03.2022 - 09.2022
Art Curator
PGE-RJ CULTURAL CENTER
02.2022 - Current
Volunteer Art Curator
IDEIA BRAZIL INSTITUTE
10.2021 - 12.2021
Studio Manager
ADRIANA VAREJÃO STUDIO
01.2012 - 08.2021
Commercial Manager
COBOGÓ ART BOOKS PUBLISHER
06.2011 - 12.2011
Media Manager
EMBRATEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
05.2006 - 05.2010
Marketing Manager
NIRVANA WELLNESS CENTER
09.2003 - 05.2005
Production Assistant
COPACABANA FILMS AND PRODUCTIONS
07.2002 - 03.2003
Product Manager
IBEST BRASIL (Internet Start-up Company)
06.1999 - 01.2002
Master - Philosophy (Aesthetics)
PUC
Extension Course - Art And Philosophy
PUC
Executive MBA - Business Management
FGV
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
PUC
11th -
Brillantmont International School
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