Hi, I'm Galen Kelly Adolph, a passionate studio arts major with a minor in music at Reed College. I've been a freelance painter since 2018, working closely with clients to create commissioned pieces. I also have experience teaching art and music to children and adults, which I find incredibly rewarding. My studio work ranges from printmaking and bookbinding to large-scale murals, where I enjoy both collaborative and independent creative efforts. I'm comfortable handling various painting materials, tools, and industrial equipment, and I pay close attention to detail in all my projects. Aside from my art practice, I have taken on roles like sports center receptionist and catering staff, gaining organizational and people skills. I'm bilingual in Spanish and always open to new creative challenges and collaborative projects.

Galen Kelly Adolph

Hi, I'm Galen Kelly Adolph, a passionate studio arts major with a minor in music at Reed College. I've been a freelance painter since 2018, working closely with clients to create commissioned pieces. I also have experience teaching art and music to children and adults, which I find incredibly rewarding. My studio work ranges from printmaking and bookbinding to large-scale murals, where I enjoy both collaborative and independent creative efforts. I'm comfortable handling various painting materials, tools, and industrial equipment, and I pay close attention to detail in all my projects. Aside from my art practice, I have taken on roles like sports center receptionist and catering staff, gaining organizational and people skills. I'm bilingual in Spanish and always open to new creative challenges and collaborative projects.

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Hi, I’m Galen Kelly Adolph, a passionate studio arts major with a minor in music at Reed College. I’ve been a freelance painter since 2018, working closely with clients to create commissioned pieces. I also have experience teaching art and music to children and adults, which I find incredibly rewarding. My studio work ranges from printmaking and bookbinding to large-scale murals, where I enjoy both collaborative and independent creative efforts.

I’m comfortable handling various painting materials, tools, and industrial equipment, and I pay close attention to detail in all my projects. Aside from my art practice, I have taken on roles like sports center receptionist and catering staff, gaining organizational and people skills. I’m bilingual in Spanish and always open to new creative challenges and collaborative projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Painter - commissioned artist
January 1, 2018 - Present
Communicated with clients to understand their needs, negotiated pricing, and managed packaging and shipping of artworks. Maintained a professional approach to commissioned painting projects.
Sports Center Receptionist at Reed College
January 1, 2022 - Present
Performed laundry and facilities maintenance, answered questions, and assisted guests, ensuring a welcoming environment in the sports center.
Printmaker & Bookbinder at Reed College
August 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Produced an edition of books requiring precise printmaking and bookbinding skills. Utilized various tools, large equipment, chemicals, and pigments with attention to replicate and maintain quality.
Teacher at Moving Arts Española
August 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025
Planned lessons, taught, and provided childcare for classes of approximately 20 elementary-age children, fostering their artistic development.
Mural Artist at Moving Arts Española
August 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025
Created large-scale murals both collaboratively and independently using industrial materials and equipment. Worked effectively as part of a team and autonomously.
Staff at Buttercup Catering
August 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Handled dishwashing and wait staffing, set up and disassembled catering events, and performed warehouse loading duties.
Teacher at dA center for the arts
August 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Planned lessons, taught classes, and provided childcare during the summer sessions.
Independent Guitar Instructor
August 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Conducted one-on-one guitar lessons, devised lesson plans, and taught students during the summer term.

Education

BA at Reed College
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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