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Hi, I'm Sarah Valente, an art professional based in Montclair, NJ, with a passion for museum-quality presentation, restoration, and community engagement. I coordinate gallery operations and framing programs, lead conservation and installation projects, and cultivate meaningful connections with artists and audiences through talks, panels, and public programs in the Montclair community. With a BFA in Studio Art from The College of New Jersey and hands-on experience across galleries, restoration studios, and design studios, I blend design, logistics, and outreach to create engaging, accessible art experiences. I enjoy developing compelling exhibitions, managing digital presence, and mentoring emerging artists while upholding the highest standards of preservation.…Hi, I'm Sarah Valente, an art professional based in Montclair, NJ, with a passion for museum-quality presentation, restoration, and community engagement. I coordinate gallery operations and framing programs, lead conservation and installation projects, and cultivate meaningful connections with artists and audiences through talks, panels, and public programs in the Montclair community. With a BFA in Studio Art from The College of New Jersey and hands-on experience across galleries, restoration studios, and design studios, I blend design, logistics, and outreach to create engaging, accessible art experiences. I enjoy developing compelling exhibitions, managing digital presence, and mentoring emerging artists while upholding the highest standards of preservation.

Sarah Valente

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I'm Sarah Valente, an art professional based in Montclair, NJ, with a passion for museum-quality presentation, restoration, and community engagement. I coordinate gallery operations and framing programs, lead conservation and installation projects, and cultivate meaningful connections with artists and audiences through talks, panels, and public programs in the Montclair community. With a BFA in Studio Art from The College of New Jersey and hands-on experience across galleries, restoration studios, and design studios, I blend design, logistics, and outreach to create engaging, accessible art experiences. I enjoy developing compelling exhibitions, managing digital presence, and mentoring emerging artists while upholding the highest standards of preservation.…Hi, I'm Sarah Valente, an art professional based in Montclair, NJ, with a passion for museum-quality presentation, restoration, and community engagement. I coordinate gallery operations and framing programs, lead conservation and installation projects, and cultivate meaningful connections with artists and audiences through talks, panels, and public programs in the Montclair community. With a BFA in Studio Art from The College of New Jersey and hands-on experience across galleries, restoration studios, and design studios, I blend design, logistics, and outreach to create engaging, accessible art experiences. I enjoy developing compelling exhibitions, managing digital presence, and mentoring emerging artists while upholding the highest standards of preservation.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Valente, an art professional based in Montclair, NJ, with a passion for museum-quality presentation, restoration, and community engagement. I coordinate gallery operations and framing programs, lead conservation and installation projects, and cultivate meaningful connections with artists and audiences through talks, panels, and public programs in the Montclair community.

With a BFA in Studio Art from The College of New Jersey and hands-on experience across galleries, restoration studios, and design studios, I blend design, logistics, and outreach to create engaging, accessible art experiences. I enjoy developing compelling exhibitions, managing digital presence, and mentoring emerging artists while upholding the highest standards of preservation.

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Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Gallery Coordinator and Framing Manager at RIA Gallery and Frame Shop

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Designs and fabricates bespoke custom frames for museum-quality works for high-net-worth clients. Leads fine-art restoration projects across paintings, sculptures, and photographic works, ensuring museum-quality presentation and preservation. Curates and manages exhibitions in collaboration with local and national artists, overseeing art handling, shipping logistics, and installation. Manages front-facing art sales and client experience, cultivating community engagement through artist talks, interviews, panels, and public programs in Montclair. Oversees framing/gallery operations and digital presence, including staff management, inventory and supply control, fulfillment systems, and management of social media and web platforms.

Art Restoration Specialist at Prism Technologies

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Directed logistics and careful handling of objects through coordinating art handling, packing, shipping, and installation. Restored paintings, sculptures, photographs, and select antiques with focus on long-term preservation strategies. Managed registrar responsibilities by processing new works, labeling, and organizing artwork data. Fabricated conservation-grade custom frames and mats for 500-600 pieces annually.

Framing Assistant at Michaels

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Consulted on custom framing combinations to enhance and complement customer artwork. Developed working knowledge of frame production timelines and workflows. Fulfilling customer orders by precisely measuring, cutting, assembling, and packaging custom frames.

Gallery Assistant at TCNJ Art Gallery

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Assisted visiting artists and students with the installation of artwork, wall decals, and exhibition hardware. Maintained display equipment inventory of pedestals, exhibition hardware, and digital tech. Created promotional digital content for web and social media. Greeted and engaged visitors on exhibitions content and artist bio.