Louisville, KY
p. 763.210.8044
[email protected]
www.megankociscak.com
Education
Master of Arts. University of Louisville. Louisville, KY. Critical & Curatorial Studies. May 2013
Graduate Certificate in Women’s & Gender Studies. University of Louisville. May 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts. College of Visual Arts. Saint Paul, MN. Photography and Art History (minor). May 2009
Study abroad. Hastings Girls High School. Hastings, New Zealand. Junior year of high school. 2003 to 2004
Arts experience
Adjunct Instructor - Spring 2016 - University of Louisville. (Renaissance Through Modern Art)
Adjunct Instructor - Fall 2015 - University of Louisville. (Renaissance Through Modern Art)
Conservation Assistant - June 2014 to August 2014 - Speed Art Museum. (temporary position)
Special Project Curator - January 2014 to July 2014 - University of Louisville. (temporary position)
Adjunct Instructor - Fall 2013 - University of Louisville. (Introduction to Art)
Exhibition Assistant - January 2013 to June 2013 - University of Louisville. (temporary position)
Graduate Teaching Assistant - August 2011 to Dec. 2012 - University of Louisville.
Photography Intern for the Registrar - May 2012 to October 2012 - Speed Art Museum.
Curatorial Intern for Contemporary Art - May 2011 to September 2011 - Speed Art Museum.
Special Events Intern - June to Nov. 2011 - Louisville Visual Arts Association.
Volunteer - Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft - June to Sept. 2011
Volunteer Docent - Walker Art Center - August 2009 to August 2010. Minneapolis, MN.
Volunteer - Midway Contemporary Art Center - June 2009 to July 2010. Minneapolis, MN.
Photography Lab Assistant - Sept. 2007 to June 2009 - College of Visual Arts - Saint Paul, MN
Gallery Attendant- May 2007 to May 2009 - College of Visual Arts - Saint Paul, MN
Curated Exhibitions
Free D. Swanson Contemporary. Louisville, KY. Winter 2013.
Exhibitions
Megan Kociscak. Quills Coffee. Baxter Avenue location. Louisville, KY. 2016.
Cardinal Boulevard location. Louisville, KY. 2015.
Nia Center (University of Louisville Human Development west end). Louisville, KY. 2015-2016.
Corporate Art Program. Zephyr Gallery. Louisville, KY. 2015-2016.
Ed Hamilton First Annual Art Show. Walnut Street Community Center. Louisville, KY. 2015.
Reverberations. Form + Content Gallery. Minneapolis, MN. Spring 2015.
Displacement. Huff Gallery. Spalding University. Louisville, KY. 2014.
New Harmony Gallery of ContemporaryArt. New Harmony, IN. 2014.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Louisville, KY. 2014.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Louisville, KY. 2013.
Megan Kociscak: New Paintings. Dragon King’s Daughter Gallery. Louisville, KY. October 2013.
Good As Gold. Public Gallery. Louisville, KY. July 2013.
Fire & Ice. Louisville Visual Arts Association. Louisville, KY. February 2012.
Culture, Cultura. Dragon King’s Daughter. Louisville, Kentucky. Winter 2011.
Spots of Time. 930 Gallery. Louisville, Kentucky. Fall 2011.
Foot in the Door. Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Winter 2010.
Ten Second Film Festival. Minneapolis, MN. Summer 2009.
CVA Alumni Exhibition. College of Visual Arts Gallery. Summer 2009.
Inhale. A to Z Gallery. Saint Paul. Spring 2009.
Exhale. Senior Exhibition. College of Visual Arts Gallery. Spring 2009.
Obsession. College of Visual Arts Gallery. Winter 2008.
Merit Scholarship Exhibition. College of Visual Arts Gallery. Spring 2008, 2007, and 2006.
References
Jim Eriksen: Senior Philanthropic Gift Officer. U of L. [email protected]
Shelley Paine: Conservator. Field Museum. [email protected].
Kim Spence: Curator. Speed Art Museum. [email protected].
Peter Morrin: Speed Art Museum Director (former) and Professor. U of L. [email protected].
John Begley: Gallery Director and Professor (former). U of L. [email protected].
Dr. Christopher Fulton: Art History Professor. U of L. [email protected].
Suzanne Weaver: Independent Curator. Speed Art Museum (former). [email protected]
Andrew Cozzens: Artist and Instructor at KSA (Spalding). [email protected].
Stacey Reason: Ind. Curator and Gallery Assistant at Huff Gallery (former). [email protected].
Caroline Houdek: Photo Lab Tech./Professor at CVA/University of MN. [email protected].
Marketing experience
Brand Ambassador/Promotional Model - 2012 to present - (Louisville market)
Companies:
Method Models/Booked Out
Republic National Distribution
GC Marketing
Assist Marketing
Gail & Rice
Event Pro Strategies
Victory Marketing
Brands:
Cricket Wireless (AT&T)
Metro
PCS Wireless (T-Mobile)
eTruckBiz (software)
KeepOnTruckin (app)
Raney’s Truck Parts
Ram Trucks
Ford
Nascar
Wheel of Fortune
U.S. Army
XO Talent
Push Models
Bar Etc.
Calico Staffing and Management
Bacchus Marketing Coastal
On The Mark Promotions
Midwest Conscious Marketing
Bacardi
Grey Goose
Bombay Sapphire
Jack Daniels
Cazadores
Martini & Rossi
Mumm
Guiness
Stella Artois
Maker’s Mark
Mountain Dew DewShine
Mountain Dew Kickstart
Kroger
Kevita
Mott’s
Sabra
Gildan
Marc Martin Menswear
Southern Gaming Magazine
H & R Block
Promotional Team Lead - May 2011 to February 2013 - Team Enterprises (Louisville)
(in addition to regular Promotional Specialist duties)
• Scheduled independent contractors for promotional events
• Supervised independent contractors on site at promotional events
• Reported the effectiveness of promotional programming with consumers and consumer feedback
Promotional Brand Specialist - May 2008 to May 2011 - Team Enterprises (Minneapolis; Louisville)
• Promoted specific beverage brands to customers at restaurants/bars, retail stores and special events
through samples, promotional items, and product discounts, including sampling
of beverage brands to drive sales at venue
• Conducted consumer research for marketing purposes, engaging members of the public
to participate in research and give their contact information to me