I am an art professional with extensive experience across gallery operations, art sales, and artist relations. I bring strong visual discernment, client engagement, and a track record of driving revenue through thoughtful curation and relationship-building. I have a proven history working with collectors, managing exhibitions, and supporting artists in both commercial and creative environments.…

Allison A. Smith

I am an art professional with extensive experience across gallery operations, art sales, and artist relations. I bring strong visual discernment, client engagement, and a track record of driving revenue through thoughtful curation and relationship-building. I have a proven history working with collectors, managing exhibitions, and supporting artists in both commercial and creative environments.…

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I am an art professional with extensive experience across gallery operations, art sales, and artist relations. I bring strong visual discernment, client engagement, and a track record of driving revenue through thoughtful curation and relationship-building.

I have a proven history working with collectors, managing exhibitions, and supporting artists in both commercial and creative environments.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Specialist at Winn Slavin Fine Art
February 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Represented and sold high-ticket artworks in a luxury gallery setting; built and maintained relationships with collectors; managed sales and private viewings; coordinated delivery and installation; handled social media, content creation, and promotional outreach.
Fine Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - Present
Primary medium: Acrylic Gouache; also skilled in acrylic, watercolor, oil on canvas and paper, plus murals. Accept and complete private commissions for paintings and drawings. Manage personal social media content to share and promote artwork.
Gallery Manager & Print Sales Manager at Corey Helford Gallery
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Oversee gallery operations, new staff training, event planning, and art sales; managed Shopify site for print sales and inventory; coordinated with artists and printers for editioning and signing; provided customer service and updated product photography for social media.
Store & Gallery Manager at Soap Plant - Wacko / La Luz De Jesus Gallery
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Managed store/gallery team, scheduling, sales, and customer service; handled phone orders, deposits, and gallery event management.
Artist Assistant at Eye on the Ball Art & Films
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Painted murals and surfaces for LA Live’s Congo Room; provided studio support using acrylics, watercolors, pencils, scaffolding.
Scenic Painter Assistant at California Theaming
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Mixed and prepped paint for industrial air brushes; painted large-scale scenic elements for theme parks.
Designer’s Assistant at Steven Shein Jewelry
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Created digital layouts for laser printing on multiple materials; fabricated jewelry and supported shop maintenance.
Fine Artist at Self-Employed (Remote)
January 1, 2003 - Present
Primary medium: Acryla Gouache; also skilled in acrylic, watercolor on canvas and paper; mural experience; accepts and completes private painting and drawing commissions; manages and grows personal social media platforms to promote artwork.
Manager at Soap Plant - Wacko / La Luz De Jesus Gallery
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Managed team operations, scheduling, sales, and customer service; handled phone orders, deposits, and gallery events.
Artist Assistant to Sergio Arau at Eye on the Ball Art & Films
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Painted murals and surfaces for LA Live’s Conga Room; supported studio work with acrylics, watercolors, stencils, and scaffolding.
Manager at Soap Plant / La Luz De Jesus Gallery
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Managed team, scheduling, sales, customer service; handled orders, deposits, gallery events.
Fine Artist (Self-Employed, Remote) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - Present
Created original works in multiple media; completed commissions; maintained online presence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Extracurricular Design, Photo & Fine Art Education at Armory Center for the Arts
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
High School Diploma at John Marshall Fundamental
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art at California Institute of the Arts (Valencia, CA)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Extracurricular Design, Photo & Fine Art Education at Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
High School Diploma at John Marshall Fundamental Pasadena, CA
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Extracurricular Design, Photo & Fine Art Education at California Arts Partnership (CAP) – Armory Center for the Arts
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
High School Diploma at John Marshall Fundamental
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
BFA Fine Art at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

Qualifications

Sales Employee of the Month
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

Skills

Experience Level