I am a multidisciplinary artist and museum-focused creator about to graduate with a BA in Art and Hispanic Studies. I thrive in collaborative settings, balancing hands-on installation work with research, education, and community engagement. My projects span gallery installations, youth leadership, and art documentation, and I am eager to bring curiosity, organization, and a collaborative spirit to future arts initiatives. In addition to installation and curatorial projects, I enjoy documenting creative processes through photography and storytelling, and I’m excited to contribute to vibrant, accessible art experiences for diverse audiences.

Maia Macek

I am a multidisciplinary artist and museum-focused creator about to graduate with a BA in Art and Hispanic Studies. I thrive in collaborative settings, balancing hands-on installation work with research, education, and community engagement. My projects span gallery installations, youth leadership, and art documentation, and I am eager to bring curiosity, organization, and a collaborative spirit to future arts initiatives. In addition to installation and curatorial projects, I enjoy documenting creative processes through photography and storytelling, and I’m excited to contribute to vibrant, accessible art experiences for diverse audiences.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and museum-focused creator about to graduate with a BA in Art and Hispanic Studies. I thrive in collaborative settings, balancing hands-on installation work with research, education, and community engagement. My projects span gallery installations, youth leadership, and art documentation, and I am eager to bring curiosity, organization, and a collaborative spirit to future arts initiatives.

In addition to installation and curatorial projects, I enjoy documenting creative processes through photography and storytelling, and I’m excited to contribute to vibrant, accessible art experiences for diverse audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Skowhegan
August 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Greeted customers in a friendly and welcoming manner, provided customer service using proper selling techniques, product knowledge, and the New Balance Guest Service model.
Senior Thesis Art Installation at Wellin Museum
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Independently created and managed a professional museum installation project across 2 semesters. Collaborated with Wellin Museum staff to install personal artwork in a group show, learning standard museum installation practices and processes. Navigated administrative, departmental, mentorship, and museum requests, needs, deadlines, and changes from multiple stakeholders, resulting in a successful show.
Youth Collaborative Leadership Internship at The Rockwell Museum
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Worked with The Rockwell Museum Education Department and one co-intern to research and design two surveys to evaluate the museum's new audio tour and family-oriented interactive gallery activities. Gathered observational data about how guests moved through galleries and interacted with various gallery activities and engagement tools. Acted as a steward of the gallery and representative of the museum by providing wayfinding instructions, answering questions, and offering technical assistance when needed. Persuaded 39 groups of museum visitors to take our surveys. Co-authored an official report with analyzed data and suggestions for improvements to increase engagement with the art on display, which was published to all of the museum staff. Presented our data findings to The Rockwell’s entire Education Department and fielded questions. Collaborated with Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art contacts to network and learn about various museum careers through initiating informational int
Intern at River Roads Artisans Gallery
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Connected with, visited, and interviewed multiple artists represented at the gallery and curated content for social media profiles, including photographing their studios, filming, and conducting interviews. Assisted in board member duties by attending events hosted at the gallery and board meetings, and providing my insight and assistance where possible.
Intern at La Casita de Inglés
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Worked with the central office to help organize teacher planning in Google Workspace. Selected and created step-by-step instructional guides for summer session crafts activities for various age groups. Designed posters consolidating information for summer camp counselors into digestible, graphic information.
Ropes Counselor at Raquette Lake Camps
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Ran team-building activities with fellow ropes counselors to encourage kids aged 7 to 16 to face fears of heights, challenge themselves, and complete a ropes course. Worked with co-counselors to make the 11-year-olds in our care feel welcome, valued, and comfortable.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Hamilton College
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
High School Diploma at The American School in Japan
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services