My Curriculum Vitae
Back to About me pageEstelle Santaniello
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Professional Summary
Hands-on BA student and exhibition preparator specializing in the technical labor of the gallery world. Experienced in high-stakes installation environments, including national biennials and solo artist exhibitions. Dedicated to solving spatial challenges and maintaining professional "white cube" standards through precision, art handling expertise, and collaborative communication.
Creative Practice
- Focus: Active practice in Ceramics & Pottery, Oil Painting, and Charcoal Drawing. The narrative power of exhibition design, collaborative communication, and the materiality of objects in physical space.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
2022–2026Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Relevant Coursework:
Gallery Management, Professional Practices, 3D Design & Fabrication, Woodshop Safety Certification.
Exhibition & Gallery Experience
Gallery Intern
2025–Pres.Weil Gallery – TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX
- Assist in professional university gallery operations, including technical support for visiting artists.
- Provide docent services, interpreting exhibition themes and facilitating visitor engagement.
- Execute precise physical placement of works and coordinate public-facing gallery events.
Installation Assistant
2026"La Merienda," "Residue," "Welcome to the Bakery," & "Blue on the Horizon", TAMU-CC
- Assisted in the technical production and physical installation of solo exhibitions for artists Ian Manseau, Saffron Williams, and Kevin Gonzalez.
- Managed the production and professional application of vinyl wall didactics and exhibition titles.
- Acted as Community Liaison for the Corpus Christi Cotillion Club to facilitate event logistics.
- Executed end-to-end installation tasks: layout planning, secure mounting, and lighting design.
Gallery Attendant
2025"Desert Here and Desert Far Away" (Paul Segers), Corpus Christi, TX
- Provided docent services, offering thematic context of Segers' work to museum patrons.
- Ensured artwork safety and maintained gallery atmosphere during high-traffic hours.
Gift Shop & Gallery Attendant
2025K Space Contemporary, Corpus Christi, TX
- Supported the Third Coast Biennial, assisting with the installation of a major national juried show.
- Managed retail operations, inventory tracking for local artist goods, and visitor services during ArtWalk.
Technical Competencies
- Art Handling: Completed Kingsbury Art Handling Workshop; archival packing, crating, and T-hinging.
- Fabrication: Proficient with miter saws, power drills, and pneumatic tools for pedestal and mount making.
- Digital: Social Media Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Restoration: Expert drywall repair, sanding, and professional gallery painting (White Cube standards).
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