Jen Rokoski: CV
Jen Rokoski: CV
Jen Rokoski: CV
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University: Joint Program with the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
M.A., Art History & Museum Studies
Awarded full-tuition, with stipend for graduate assistantship
2013 2015
2008 2012
Spring 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Summer 2014
Graduate Intern, Education: Art Information for the Public & National Teacher Institute
Researched, prepared and regularly presented highlight talks on works from the permanent collection
Edited and revised 150-page Desk Reference Manual for use by 200+ Art Information volunteers
National Teacher Institute: Compiled teaching resources, assisted with program arrangements, worked directly
with teachers during workshops and contributed to key improvements for the 2015 Institute
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
2014 Present
Transcriber, Department of Education & Interpretation
Transcribe audio/video interviews by curators, conservators, and museum educators to then be edited and
utilized in multimedia elements of future exhibitions and CMAs ArtLens app
Tour Guide, Artful Scholars Program
Design and lead gallery talks of permanent collection for graduate non-art professionals from local institutions
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
2013 Present
Graduate Assistant (Teaching & Research)
Develop and lead interactive discussions with Introduction to Art History students in the galleries of the
Cleveland Museum of Art
Grade various written assignments (formal analyses, iconographic essays, quizzes, exams)
Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh, PA
2012 2013
Assistant to the Executive Director & Education Coordinator
Prepared grant applications, cover letters, and letters of inquiry
Drafted press releases and advertised programs alongside Marketing Manager
8x8 PHOTO PARTY (May 2013): Fundraised over $5,000 in-kind sponsors for first annual party and exhibition.
Coordinated event logistics. Maintained database of over 350 digital photo entries
Designed, organized and implemented ongoing and new programs (workshops, photo excursions, lectures)
Coordinated exhibition tasks: condition reporting, art handling, and installation/de-installation of exhibitions
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INTERNSHIPS
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA
Curatorial Department Intern, 2013 Carnegie International
2013
Researched, compiled artist information (bios, affiliations, key works, articles) and published staff & docent
handbook for one of the longest-running contemporary art exhibitions in the world
Education Department Intern
2012 2013
Prepared Teacher Advisory Board meetings and materials. Participated in discussion with local teachers in
various disciplines on incorporating art and museums in the classroom
Arranged and participated in docent training for renovated permanent collection galleries
Oversaw and attended Evening for Educators, an annual event for local educators to learn about engaging with
the visual arts. Organized and compiled evaluations from event
The Frick Art and Historical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Summer 2011
Education Department Intern
Co-taught with Artist Instructor the Summer Dreamers Program at the Frick, an outreach initiative that
engaged high schoolers throughout the Pittsburgh Public School District in the arts
Researched and created informational packet for educators & students visiting the Art Museum for the 18thcentury French Revolutionary Art program
James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, PA
Summer 2010
Education & Curatorial Department Intern
Supported Art Speaks: Contemporary Connections with the Buck County Intermediate Unit Collection, an
exhibition where contemporary art and their makers traveled to local schools, inspiring new art from students
Interviewed artists and teachers to create presentation on the classroom experience, featured in the exhibition
Contributed to the realization of the exhibit space and technical aspects of the layout
LANGUAGE
French: Advanced level in reading, writing, & speaking
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