Professional Summary
 
ARTech                                                                      
Executive Director, Reno 2015 – present

Burning Man

Project Manager for Playa Art 2011- present         
Sierra Arts Foundation
Curator, Reno 2018 - present   
Public Art Consultant:                                            
Playa Park 2017-2020                                             
Jacob’s Entertainment 2019-22                               
Tesla 2019-22                                                          
Washoe County Parks 2019-20                                
Davis California Parks 2017                                     
City of Sparks 2020
Commissioner 
Reno Arts and Culture
Commission/Reno Public Art Committee
2015 - 2018                                                                      
                                                                                               
Education
• Master of Arts 2004:                                                                                                                                          
California State University Studio Art - Sacramento, CA 
• California Community Colleges Instructor Credential for Art and Design including Photography:            
University of California - Berkeley, CA
• Graphic Design/Certificate Program: Graphic Design                                                                                 
Sonoma State University - Cotati, CA 
• Bachelor of Arts:                                                                                                                                               
University of Florida College of Fine Arts  Drawing - Gainesville, FL
 
Bibliography
• TedX Reno June 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MXigmHIcps T
• City of Reno - Video Interview on solo show - Portraits - There but for the Grace of God Go I 2011
• Reno Gazette Journal Art more than horses By Carla Roccapriore 2008
• Reno Gazette Journal - DUI mug shots inspire Reno woman's works of art
  By Geralda Miller 2011
• Sacramento Bee, Art Review - Barry Sakata Gallery Art Bowl IV 2004
 
Honors and Awards
• Nevada Arts Council - Professional Development Grant 2017
• Truckee Meadows Community College - Excellence in Teaching Award 2016
• Nevada Arts Council - Jackpot Grant April 2011
• 2006 Joan Mitchell Foundation - Grant Nominee New York, NY
 
Professional Experience
Project Management - Playa Art Park - 01/2014 to Current
Gateway Project / ARTech – Reno
In 2015 a group of art professionals and business owners partnered to bring the art of Burning Man to
Reno on an annual basis. As the Artist Advocate for Burning Man I chose a sculpture by Gary Gunderson
called Pentamonium, which was installed, in front of the Lear Theater in October 2015. In 2016 we
brought the Playa Art Park to downtown Reno. I curated the park, selecting 6 sculptures from Burning
Man and commissioning Joe C Rock to paint a Black Rock City themed mural. I fundraised the majority
of the cost from individuals, businesses and received grants from Burning Man and the City of Reno. My
responsibilities included graphic design for signage, interviews, coordination, installation and
de-installation of all sculptures. In 2020 the Playa Park had 11 sculptures including 4 from Burning Man 2019. https://artechreno.com/playa-art-park-360/
 
Project Management/Art Consultant - 02/2016 to Current
• The Art Commission in Davis California requested 2 of the Reno Playa Art Projects for 2 public parks.
I coordinated all aspects including art selection, contracts and installation
• Jacob’s Entertainment hired me as an art consultant in August of 2018 to select Burning Man sculptures for
their 4th Street project the Reno Neon Line. We have placed 8 sculptures since July of 2019 and will be selecting
4 more sculptures from the 2022 event to be installed in the fall.
• Washoe County is currently choosing sculptures for 3 parks based on a recent proposal and we installed the
first one in October of 2021 at the Northwest Library in Sparks, NV
• Downtown Sparks Nevada, October 2020: I worked on the selection committee of their downtown Art Walk
and coordinated all aspects of the installation of 5 sculptures.
• Tesla is currently choosing public art from a recent presentation, for their factory located in the Tahoe Reno
  Industrial Center
• Art Consultant for RED, short for Reno Experience District. I presented a selection of Burning Man art for their public park; they chose 2 and commissioned one more. All were installed in August 2021
 
Project Manager/Artist Advocate - 04/2012 to Current
Burning Man Project – San Francisco
Project management for over two hundred self funded art projects at Burning Man each year.
Communicate with each artist regarding safety of structure, lighting, and installation. Allocation of event
resources; tickets, vehicle passes and work access passes. Coordinate heavy equipment with the Art
Support Services Team and for projects with fire - the Fire Art Safety Team. Conduct V.I.P. Art Tours for a
select group of art professionals, city officials and business owners throughout the weeklong event.
Volunteer management of the Art Tour team. Year around Member of the Art and Civic Engagement
team. Through art grants, mentorship, and art management programs, Burning Man Arts supports the
creation of impactful, interactive artwork around the world and in Black Rock City, home to the annual
Burning Man event.
 
Adjunct Faculty - 08/2001 to 2017
Truckee Meadows Community College – Reno
Taught college level classes in drawing, painting and graphic design for all ages.
 
Board of Advisors and Reno Project Liaison for Public Art  - 09/2008 to 12/2012
Black Rock Arts Foundation – San Francisco
Responsible for all aspects for the public art installation of Burning Man art in Reno including curation, fundraising, budget, volunteer management, grant writing, installation and de-installation. Projects:  Mangrove 2008, Tree Spire 2009, Celtic Forest 2009, Duel Nature 2010, Spire of Fire 2011, Before I Die 2012, Portal of Evolution 2012 www.blackrockarts.org
 
Professional Artist Partridge Fine Art – Reno - 06/1990 to Current
I have exhibited throughout the United States. Solo shows have included the Nevada Museum of Art,
Sierra Art Gallery, Truckee River Gallery and the Agora Gallery (SoHo) in New York City. My work is
represented in national and international private collections. I was nominated for the prestigious Joan
Mitchell Foundation Grant in New York in 2007.      www.partridgedesign.net