Hi, I'm Nevin Dunn, an artist and illustrator based in Providence, Rhode Island. I have hands-on experience working closely with several artists and art institutions, assisting in artwork preparation, installation, and creative problem solving. I enjoy collaborating creatively and managing projects that range from solo shows to gallery exhibitions. With a background in fine arts from RISD, I bring a detail-oriented approach to art handling, painting, and fabricating components for exhibitions. I’m passionate about developing innovative embellished home goods and creating visually engaging art products for retail environments.

Nevin Dunn

Hi, I'm Nevin Dunn, an artist and illustrator based in Providence, Rhode Island. I have hands-on experience working closely with several artists and art institutions, assisting in artwork preparation, installation, and creative problem solving. I enjoy collaborating creatively and managing projects that range from solo shows to gallery exhibitions. With a background in fine arts from RISD, I bring a detail-oriented approach to art handling, painting, and fabricating components for exhibitions. I’m passionate about developing innovative embellished home goods and creating visually engaging art products for retail environments.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nevin Dunn, an artist and illustrator based in Providence, Rhode Island. I have hands-on experience working closely with several artists and art institutions, assisting in artwork preparation, installation, and creative problem solving. I enjoy collaborating creatively and managing projects that range from solo shows to gallery exhibitions.

With a background in fine arts from RISD, I bring a detail-oriented approach to art handling, painting, and fabricating components for exhibitions. I’m passionate about developing innovative embellished home goods and creating visually engaging art products for retail environments.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

On Call Preparator at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
July 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Responsibilities included art handling, installation and de-installation, implementation of exhibit designs as determined by the curator, installation of exhibition signage and graphics, packing and unpacking artwork using museum standard practices, fabricating and constructing exhibition components, as well as assisting in the inventory of the permanent collection as needed.
Museum Protection Officer at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
July 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Role involved providing excellent customer service to museum patrons and maintaining the Kemper’s rules regarding the safekeeping of artwork. Daily tasks included greeting guests, offering guidance, responding to questions, enforcing museum safety policies, staying alert and responsive for long periods, and maintaining firm enforcement of rules with genuine and kind customer service.
Artist Assistant
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked closely with several artists including Dan Herschlein, Amir H. Fallah, Benjamin Kellog, and Shana Hoen, assisting with artwork preparation, painting, sanding, sculpture, shipping/crating, creative problem solving, and budget management. Involved in preparation for gallery shows and major exhibitions including solo shows and group exhibitions.
Art Department Assistant / Painter at Crystal Art Gallery
December 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Responsible for embellishing artwork samples with painted brushstrokes and other methods for production and sale at retail stores like HomeGoods and Target. Contributed to home goods development by introducing new materials and methodologies. Assisted in organizing an image database, creating and editing artwork using Adobe Suite, and designing graphics and text for home decor products.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other