Jennifer Collins-Mancour| shopjenjen@gmail.com shopjenjen.daportfolio.com/

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Over 15 years of professional level experience in arts administration, gallery/exhibit installationand management, and events coordination.Professional Seamstress with over 20 years of design, pattern drafting and grading, andfabrication experience.Highly organized and efficient multi-tasker. Ability to keep a team on task, on budget, andconsistently meet goals and deadlines.Experienced curator, preparator, panelist and juror.Successful history of partnering with various artists, performers and groups.

jenjenDesigner and creator of jenjen, a line of custom clothing and accessories designed by JenniferCollins-Mancour. The line is inspired by and uses, as much as possible, recycled and repurposedmaterials to create quality, functional items including hats, bags and clothing. All patterns aredesigned and drafted by Jennifer Collins-Mancour. Proudly made in the USA, Jennifer also licensesher designs to lines that support the textile industry in the United States.

Recent Exhibits:

ReVamped - Clothing made from recycled t-shirts by Jennifer Collins-Mancour at Bull City ArtsCollaborative, Durham, NC, August - September 2014

Paradise Garden Project - Collaborative Installation at Carrack Modern Art, Durham, NC, March2014

Clients:

Cocoa Cinnamon Coffee - Durham, NC

Durm Hip Hop Summit - Durham, NC

Happymess Art Supplies & Studios - Durham, NC

Ackland Museum Store - Ackland Museum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Adorn Boutique - Brightleaf Square, Durham, NC

Acknowledgements:

Emerging Artist Grant Recipient, Durham Arts Council 2010-2011

Emerging Artist Grant Panelist, Durham Arts Council 2011-2012

Duke Univeristy Hospital, Arts & Health at Duke (formerly HAND)Access and de-access artworks from Duke University Hospital's Permanent Art Collection (over3,500 pieces), and identify locations and appropriate work for installation throughout hospital. Co-coordinate the Duke Employee Art Show, cosponsored by National Art Program. Implement andcoordinate the first annual Arts & Health Holiday Craft Invitational.

Duke University Hospital, Health Arts Network at Duke (HAND)

Highlights Of Qualifications

Work History

Designer / Artisan / Craftsman Jan 2010 - present

Visual Arts Contractor Mar 2014 - present

Contract Art Acquisition Specialist Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

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Marie AntoinetteDeconstructed - CustomCostume

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Project:: Art Acquisitions by Regional Artists Implemented, coordinated and managed acquisitionof 120 pieces of artwork for permanent installation for patient rooms within Duke UniversityHospital by regional artists.

Project:: Duke Medicine Employee Photography Contest Implemented and coordinated employee-wide photography contest. Managed selection of 64 images, printing and framing of images forinstallation.

Madison MarquetteAppointed to design and implement arts initiative program for University Mall in Chapel Hill. Established quarterly, annual and special exhibit and performance programs, developed andimplemented Permanent Art process, and worked with community partners to host cultural andinteractive events.

Venue voted "Best Shopping Experience in Chapel Hill" within 6 months of appointment by voterspoll in Chapel Hill Magazine, July/August 2011

Selection Committee Member and Curator for Scrapel Hill III - April 22 - June 25, 2011

Guest Curator for Deaccession Committee Meeting, Town of Chapel Hill Public Art, May 2011

Selection Committee Member and Host Site for Sculpture Visions 2011-2012

Festifall Juror, October 2011

Durham Art Guild, Inc.One of the country’s oldest, continually running, visual arts, members-based nonprofitorganizations.Duties:

·Work directly with Board of Directors to determine goals for the organization and implementaccordingly

·Supervise and manage day-to-day operations for members-based nonprofit visual arts organizationand oversee gallery operations

·Oversee existing and implement new programs that support goals for the organization

·Produce reports, grants and proposals to support organization

·Manage website updates, budget development, fundraising and communications

·Recruit and oversee volunteers and interns to assist with operations

Achievements:

·Implemented new website which updated image and brand of organization,www.durhamartguild.org

·Publicized exhibit and related events through press releases and secured consistent mediacoverage

·Used new technology to expand communications between organization and members, andincreased services

·Implemented and increased awareness of DAG programs and services. DAG's Artist Residency(2008), Junior Membership Program, ArtShare Sessions, etc.

·Successfully partnered with local and national educational institutions, art non-profits and artists topresent nationally acclaimed exhibits to the Triangle community

·Created supportive environment for artist members, and heightened the gallery experience forvisitors of the gallery

Numbers:

·Increased member base by 34% within the first year

Arts Initiative Director, University Mall Oct 2010 - Sep 2011

Executive Director Mar 2008 - Dec 2009

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Commissioned One-of-a-KindLuchadora Masks

Repurposed Sweater Hats

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·Increased individual donations and corporate sponsorships by 40% within the first year

·Increased DAG Junior Members by 200% in first year

Liberty Arts, Inc.Parrish Street Marker Project for the City of DurhamA series of six pedestrian-scaled markers whichdocuments the historical significance of Durham’s Black Wall Street.

Achievements:

·Recruited qualified artists for project and successfully proposed project to City of Durham onbehalf of LibertyArts

·Acted as liaison between artists and City of Durham staff and Advisory Committee

·Created timeline, oversaw project development and submitted monthly reports and invoices forpayment

·Successfully completed project and provided the Durham community with unique, community-based markers documenting the significance of Parrish Street

Liberty Arts, Inc.A nonprofit educational sculpture studio and bronze casting facility located in Durham.

Same duties as Director under Durham Art Guild, Inc.

Achievements:

·Increased regional awareness of organization, mission and goals through media, email campaigns,and representation at cultural events

·Redesigned, composed and compiled all information for updated Liberty Arts website,www.libertyartscasting.org. Implemented online portfolio, request-a-quote, and online registrationfor classes

·Established Community Classes, Scholarship Program and Internship Program for organization

·Designed annual solicitation and marketing materials for organization and oversaw annualcontributions campaign

·Identified potential clients and users of facility, networked and proposed projects for commissionand studio services

·Applied and awarded federally funded art project as umbrella organization in 2007: Parrish StreetMarker Series

Numbers:

·Increased users of facility by 200%, donors and supporters of organization by 200%, and clientdatabase by 500% within first year of directorship

·Secured and successfully managed large-scale projects with individual artists, corporations, andcity administrators

·Successfully gifted the first sculpture MAJOR to The City of Durham on behalf of LibertyArts,establishing protocol for future similar projects

Acted as Costume Designer for over 30 theatrical productions at the ArtsCenter Theater and atPeace College.

Collaborated with crew designersDesigned and illustrated costumes for performancesDrafted patterns and fabricated costumesSupervised fittings

Contract Project Coordinator and Manager Jul 2007 - Sep 2009

Executive Director Mar 2006 - Jul 2007

Freelance Costume Designer Mar 1995 - Oct 2000

Manager of Exhibits and Artist Services - Dec. Mar 2006 - Feb 1999

Paradise GardenProject

Collaborative Installation atCarrack Modern Art, Durham NC

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Durham Arts Council, Inc.Duties:

·Implement new projects that support community goals for organization and oversee existingprograms.

·Oversee and facilitate approximately 40 sub-grantee accounts per year through DAC’s EmergingArtists, Season, Facility and former City Arts Grant Programs

·Track and compile information for City Grant Reports, and North Carolina Arts Council Reports

·Assist Director of Artist Services in annual budget development and reconciliation

·Responsible for annual grant application revisions and design, grant timelines, and promotion ofgrant programs through releases and website

·Schedule and manage on-site exhibits in two separate galleries housed within the Durham ArtsCouncil building (12 to 14 exhibits annually)

·Coordinate off-site exhibit program

·Act as liaison for Durham County for annual Congressional Art Competition and maintaincommunications with Durham Public Schools Arts Coordinator and Congressman David Price’sRaleigh Office

Achievements:

·Managed projects: Durham Art Walk (2003, 2004, 2005), an annual downtown walking tour ofartists’ studios. The rediscovered ART Project (2004), the Triangle’s first community-wide recycledart project

·Co-managed CenterFest (1999 – 2001), DAC’s annual street arts festival and Edible Arts (1999 –2001) DAC’s annual fund-raiser

·Developed and designed educational text panels and all marketing materials to accompany all DACprogrammed exhibits. Implemented and coordinated art lecture programming to enhance exhibitprogram

·Organized and held District Reception for Congressional Art Competition at DAC (2004).

·Successfully partnered with agencies on various special projects – Center for DocumentaryStudies, City of Durham, Downtown Durham, Inc., Durham Central Park, Liberty Arts, NCCU ArtStudent Association, Durham Art Guild, The Scrap Exchange, Volunteer Center of Greater Durham,and Wellness Partners in the Arts

Numbers:

·Increased gallery purchases by 300% in first year of supervision, and consistently increasedrevenues by 40% each year

·Consistently increased Durham Art Walk attendance by 140% each year of supervision

·Streamlined processing of Emerging Artists, Season and Facility Grants reducing dedicated staffhours by 25%

Vega Metals, Inc.Vega Metals, Inc. is a collaborative team of Artists/Blacksmiths specializing in Art Railings,Furnishings, Site Specific Sculpture and Architectural Ornamentation.

Duties:

Meet with clients to assess needs and discuss design elementsVisit job site to document conditionsCreate site specific computer generated designs for clients

2005 - March 2006, Artist Services Associate -August 2001 - December 2005, Artist ServicesAssistant - February 1999 - August 2001

Designer/Illustrator Aug 1995 - Feb 1999

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Prepare illustration and presentation materialsPlot full scale drawings for fabricationApply various finishing techniques to steel, bronze and copper; faux finishes, patinas, gold leafProfessionally photograph and archive all completed and installed work.

Skills

Graphic Design

Pattern Making

Photography

QuickBooks

Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Photoshop

Seamstress

Graphic Design

Ackland Museum -Exhibit Banner Bags

Custom made bags usingrepurposed museum exhibitbanners

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