Valeria Deminova
Curriculum Vitae
valeriia.deminova@gmail.com | valeriademinova.com | linkedin.com/in/valeria-deminova
Education
2025 – MFA in Studio Art, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
• Coursework: Pedagogy, History of Global Contemporary Art, Realism and Impressionism, Exhibition, Design and Installation for Galleries and Museums, Advanced Painting Techniques
2023 – MS in Media Management, Fordham Gabelli School of Business
New York, NY
• Coursework: Innovation in Media Business Models, Leadership Communication, Consumer Adoption of New Media, Promotional Communications & Media Systems
2022 – BA in Visual Arts; Minor in New Media and Digital Design, Fordham University
New York, NY
Experience
2024–2025 – Artist Assistant, JoAnne Carson
Brooklyn, NY
• Provided creative and logistical support to the founder and lead artist, producing 30+ large-scale, gallery-ready works
• Coordinated gallery show preparation by organizing artwork documentation, installation planning,
transportation arrangements, and inventory management
• Executed visual projects from concept to completion in close collaboration with the artist
2024–2025 – Part-time Faculty, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
• Taught Painting I to undergraduates - ARTD 3150 & ARTD 2410
• Developed in-class assignments emphasizing color theory, paint mixing, and composition through still life and abstraction
• Integrated historical and contemporary art references to encourage conceptual thinking and expression
2022–2024 – Artist Assistant, Archie Rand
Brooklyn, NY
• Assisted with painting production, preparing canvases and contributing to the completion of 55+ works
• Supported daily studio operations, including material preparation and supply organization
• Orchestrated artwork transportation, gallery deliveries, archive management and exhibition installation
2024 – Restorative Painter, Richard Smith Studios
New York, NY
• Restored a historical lobby ceiling using trompe-l’œil techniques, applying skills in architectural conservation, historic research, and detailed craftsmanship as part of a dedicated team
2021 – Art Gallery Intern, Six Summit Gallery
New York, NY
• Collaborated with directors, clients, and venue partners to organize events including New York Fashion Week, managing content strategy across social media platforms
• Assisted with exhibition curation, contributing to layout design, artwork selection, and installation planning
Awards
2025 – Ravenal Award, Brooklyn College
• Excellence in Painting and Studio Practice
2024 – CERF Scholarship, Brooklyn College
• Creative Research
2019–2023 – Division 1 Full Athletic Scholarship, Fordham University
Exhibitions
2025 – Politics of Relation: MFA Thesis Exhibition, Brooklyn College
2022 – Senior Exhibition, Lipani Gallery / Fordham University
Press
2022 – Fordham University Ildiko Butler Gallery: Apartment, Past and Future, Tea Party at the World’s End
2020 – FordhamNOW: Students Engage in Service Through ‘Art Making in Hell’s Kitchen’
Leadership
2024–2025 – President, Brooklyn College Graduate Art Students Union
2019–2023 – Team Captain, Fordham University Women’s Tennis
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, ArtLogic, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Notion