My name is Sara Serpilli, and I am an Art Advisor and Event Manager with international experience in managing high-profile projects and events, mainly in the art and cultural field. Throughout my professional career, I have managed and coordinated national and international events, exhibitions, and cultural projects, collaborating with a diverse range of clients, partners, and stakeholders. I have overseen every operational phase of these projects, from initial planning and budget management to team coordination and on-site supervision during and after the events. More recently, as Art & Events Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown (IHG) in Dubai, I curated events and exhibitions within a luxury international setting, working closely with artists, partners, and internal teams. I also played a key role in organizing high-profile events, such as Forbes Middle East 2024 in Abu Dhabi, where I served as a curator. Working in such a dynamic, high-pressure environment further sharpened my focus on quality standards and strict deadlines, while strengthening my practical skills in organization, communication, and relationship management. I am currently working as a freelance consultant and professional, collaborating with artists, galleries, and institutions on various cultural projects and events. I am a native Italian speaker and use English daily in a professional capacity.

Sara Serpilli

My name is Sara Serpilli, and I am an Art Advisor and Event Manager with international experience in managing high-profile projects and events, mainly in the art and cultural field. Throughout my professional career, I have managed and coordinated national and international events, exhibitions, and cultural projects, collaborating with a diverse range of clients, partners, and stakeholders. I have overseen every operational phase of these projects, from initial planning and budget management to team coordination and on-site supervision during and after the events. More recently, as Art & Events Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown (IHG) in Dubai, I curated events and exhibitions within a luxury international setting, working closely with artists, partners, and internal teams. I also played a key role in organizing high-profile events, such as Forbes Middle East 2024 in Abu Dhabi, where I served as a curator. Working in such a dynamic, high-pressure environment further sharpened my focus on quality standards and strict deadlines, while strengthening my practical skills in organization, communication, and relationship management. I am currently working as a freelance consultant and professional, collaborating with artists, galleries, and institutions on various cultural projects and events. I am a native Italian speaker and use English daily in a professional capacity.

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My name is Sara Serpilli, and I am an Art Advisor and Event Manager with international experience in managing high-profile projects and events, mainly in the art and cultural field.

Throughout my professional career, I have managed and coordinated national and international events, exhibitions, and cultural projects, collaborating with a diverse range of clients, partners, and stakeholders. I have overseen every operational phase of these projects, from initial planning and budget management to team coordination and on-site supervision during and after the events.

More recently, as Art & Events Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown (IHG) in Dubai, I curated events and exhibitions within a luxury international setting, working closely with artists, partners, and internal teams. I also played a key role in organizing high-profile events, such as Forbes Middle East 2024 in Abu Dhabi, where I served as a curator. Working in such a dynamic, high-pressure environment further sharpened my focus on quality standards and strict deadlines, while strengthening my practical skills in organization, communication, and relationship management.

I am currently working as a freelance consultant and professional, collaborating with artists, galleries, and institutions on various cultural projects and events. I am a native Italian speaker and use English daily in a professional capacity.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Advisory and Transactions (Training Course) at University of Bologna
January 1, 2024 - Present
Art advisory and art transactions training course.
Art & Events Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Art-related events planning; managing art installations and partnerships; coordination of exhibitions and PR.
Art & Events Manager at Roma Jewelry Week
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Relations with artists, designers & participants; project management; event coordination; marketing briefs; posters; PR with institutions, museums and galleries.
Auction & Art Transactions Coordinator at Pirone Auction House
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Art transactions, client relations and overall support for auction operations.
Exhibition Manager at Sala 1 | Contemporary Art Gallery
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Temporary art exhibitions; daily activities; curator assistance; social media management.
Exhibition Manager at Studio Urbana
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Antiques appraisal and valuations; Thetis Any Auction Software; invoicing, payments and shipping worldwide.
Intern at Dieci Minuti Film Festival
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Internship; short film festival staff
Gallery Manager at Sala 1 | Contemporary Art Gallery
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Contemporary art exhibitions; White Duran Project by Barbara Durana; art exhibition manager and curator; personal assistant to the artist; social media management.
Art Advisor & Events Manager at Pirone Auction House
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Coordinated art advisory and art transactions, organized exhibitions and events, liaised with artists and collectors, and supported marketing and public relations efforts to drive engagement and sales across the auction and gallery ecosystem.
Event Manager at Roma Jewelry Week
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Managed relationships with artists, designers and participants; coordinated project management for the annual event and liaised with partners to ensure smooth execution of program and exhibitions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Tor Vergata University of Rome
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Master's Degree at Viterbo Center for Criminological Studies
January 1, 2021 - May 14, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at Seville University - Spain
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Master in Archaeology and Crimes Against Cultural Heritage at Tor Vergata University of Rome
January 1, 2019 - May 14, 2026
Training Course at Bologna University
January 1, 2024 - May 14, 2026
Master in Archaeology and Crimes Against Cultural Heritage at Tor Vergata University of Rome
January 1, 2019 - May 15, 2026
Training Course in Art Advisory and Art Transactions at Bologna University
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026
Bachelor Degree in Cultural Heritage at Seville University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Archaeology and Crimes Against Cultural Heritage
January 1, 2021 - May 14, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Heritage
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Certificate: AI-Driven Cultural Heritage Preservation Strategies
January 1, 2024 - May 14, 2026
Art Advisory and Transactions Training
January 1, 2024 - May 14, 2026
Training Course
January 1, 2024 - May 14, 2026
Master in Archaeology and Crimes Against Cultural Heritage
January 1, 2019 - May 15, 2026
Training Course in Art Advisory and Art Transactions
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction