donia // curator
Donia is a seasoned Curator and Creative Consultant whose career has explored the intersections of art, entertainment, contemporary culture, and community engagement. She excels at connecting people through art and is impassioned by projects that inspire curiosity and spread positivity.
Donia possesses a diverse skill set from her various contemporary art roles, ranging from gallery and studio management to creative documentation, administration, and logistics. With a career additionally enriched by two decades in the hospitality and customer service industries, she brings a unique blend of artistic vision and a client-focused approach to all her projects.
Committed to innovating ways to bridge gaps through art, Donia actively seeks opportunities to spark conversations and bring together diverse perspectives and talents in pursuit of shared creative endeavors. She champions artists of all mediums, supports art education initiatives, and advocates for more inclusive environments in the arts, such as expanding accessibility of arts spaces and diversity in representation.
Driven by the belief that creativity is a fundamental human need, Donia is dedicated to encouraging the practice of creativity as a habit in everyday life. She is eager to embark on projects that challenge conventional thinking and collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations to produce art-driven experiences, inspire meaningful dialogue, and build a more vibrant and inclusive artistic ecosystem.
Interested In Collaborating?
donia@onlydoniauknow.com
Creative EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
​Curator | Gristle Tattoo + Art | 2020 - 2022
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Administrator | The Teaching Studios of Art Online | 2020 - 2023
Dark Surrealism Program Curator | Last Rites Gallery NYC | 2018 - 2020
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Gallery Manager | Last Rites & Paul Booth Galleries NYC | 2016 - 2020
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Online Curator & Correspondent | ArtAttacks! Online | 2012 - 2017​
CURATION
Sugar, Spice, & Not Playing Nice | Gristle Art Gallery | 2021 | Online Exclusive
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Ultraviolet | Last Rites Gallery NYC | 2018 | Guest Curation​
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Forbidden Thinking | Last Rites Gallery NYC | 2017 | Guest Curation​
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Snap Attacks! | Snap! Orlando | 2014 | Co-curation in association w/ ArtAttacks!
Among Us | F8 San Francisco | 2013 | Pop-Up Exhibition
MEDIA & PUBLICATION
Painter Max Kauffman Goes With The Flow | Beautiful Bizarre | 2016 | Article
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Border Creatures: The Paintings of Adrian Cox | Beautiful Bizarre | 2016 | Artist Spotlight
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Pop Dreams: The Art of Johannah O'Donnell | Beautiful Bizarre | 2016 | Artist Spotlight
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Through the Carbon Clouds of Zofia Bogusz | Beautiful Bizarre | 2015 | Artist Spotlight
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Derek Gores at Aqua Miami | ArtAttacks! Online | 2015 | Gallerist Spotlight
Zofia Bogusz: Studio Visit | ArtAttacks! Online | 2014 | Video Interview
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Collection & Ritual: Lucien Shapiro | ArtAttacks! Online | 2014 | Interview
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Select hospitality Roles
Event Server/Team Lead | BRGuest Hospitality | 2013 - 2017
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FOH Supervisor | The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen | 2012 - 2013
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Regional Trainer | BJ's Restaurants & Brewhouse | 2006 - 2012
PROFICIENCies
Procreate v5.2. Adobe Creative Suite.
Google Workspace. Microsoft Word, Excel.
B2C Social Media Platforms. Artlogic sales & inventory softwares. Artsy CMS.