As a lead curator and exhibiting artist at Cumming Art Center in Cumming, GA, I plan, curate, and install rotating exhibitions featuring artists of varying styles, mediums, and experience levels. I design shows as cohesive visual narratives, balancing color, theme, and skill level to create an engaging, accessible visitor experience. I also manage and coordinate a team of volunteers and artists to prepare and hang work, ensuring professional standards for presentation and safety. I collaborate with artists on selection, sequencing, labeling, and promotion of their work within each exhibition. Since 2024 I have been a freelance illustrator and fine artist, creating original illustrations and paintings inspired by forests, flora, fauna, and quiet, magical narratives. I produce commissioned artwork for private clients—custom scenes, personal symbolic pieces, and home décor art—and develop concepts, sketches, color studies, and final pieces in close collaboration with clients to match their vision, budget, and timeline. I maintain a consistent studio practice, prepare art for print and reproduction, and manage all aspects of freelancing including pricing, contracts, invoicing, communication, packaging, and shipping.

Gina Marie Rivera

As a lead curator and exhibiting artist at Cumming Art Center in Cumming, GA, I plan, curate, and install rotating exhibitions featuring artists of varying styles, mediums, and experience levels. I design shows as cohesive visual narratives, balancing color, theme, and skill level to create an engaging, accessible visitor experience. I also manage and coordinate a team of volunteers and artists to prepare and hang work, ensuring professional standards for presentation and safety. I collaborate with artists on selection, sequencing, labeling, and promotion of their work within each exhibition. Since 2024 I have been a freelance illustrator and fine artist, creating original illustrations and paintings inspired by forests, flora, fauna, and quiet, magical narratives. I produce commissioned artwork for private clients—custom scenes, personal symbolic pieces, and home décor art—and develop concepts, sketches, color studies, and final pieces in close collaboration with clients to match their vision, budget, and timeline. I maintain a consistent studio practice, prepare art for print and reproduction, and manage all aspects of freelancing including pricing, contracts, invoicing, communication, packaging, and shipping.

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As a lead curator and exhibiting artist at Cumming Art Center in Cumming, GA, I plan, curate, and install rotating exhibitions featuring artists of varying styles, mediums, and experience levels. I design shows as cohesive visual narratives, balancing color, theme, and skill level to create an engaging, accessible visitor experience. I also manage and coordinate a team of volunteers and artists to prepare and hang work, ensuring professional standards for presentation and safety. I collaborate with artists on selection, sequencing, labeling, and promotion of their work within each exhibition.

Since 2024 I have been a freelance illustrator and fine artist, creating original illustrations and paintings inspired by forests, flora, fauna, and quiet, magical narratives. I produce commissioned artwork for private clients—custom scenes, personal symbolic pieces, and home décor art—and develop concepts, sketches, color studies, and final pieces in close collaboration with clients to match their vision, budget, and timeline. I maintain a consistent studio practice, prepare art for print and reproduction, and manage all aspects of freelancing including pricing, contracts, invoicing, communication, packaging, and shipping.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Curator & Exhibiting Artist at Cumming Art Center
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead the planning, curation, and installation of rotating exhibitions featuring artists of varying styles, mediums, and experience levels. Design shows as cohesive visual narratives, balancing color, theme, and skill level to create an engaging, accessible visitor experience. Manage and coordinate a team of volunteers and artists to prepare and hang work, ensuring professional standards for presentation and safety. Collaborate with artists on selection, sequencing, labeling, and promotion of their work within each exhibition.
Freelance Illustrator & Fine Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create original illustrations and paintings inspired by forests, flora, fauna, and quiet, magical narratives. Produce commissioned artwork for private clients, including custom scenes, personal symbolic pieces, and home décor art. Develop concepts, sketches, color studies, and final artworks in close collaboration with clients to match their vision, budget, and timeline. Maintain a consistent studio practice, producing cohesive series for exhibition and sale. Prepare artwork for print and reproduction with high-quality scanning/ photography and file preparation as needed. Manage all aspects of freelance practice: pricing, contracts, invoicing, communication, packaging, and shipping.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Georgia Southern University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services