Allana D'Amico

Curator and Contemporary Art Consultant

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Independent curator and contemporary art consultant with professional experience at top galleries in New York and London. Extensive knowledge of the contemporary art market with a focus on modern and post-modern master works. Specialties include art sales, exhibition planning, art fair participation, collection management, gallery operations, public relations and special events. MA in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London, and BA in Art History with minor in Economics from Duke University, North Carolina.

Experience

  • CEO and Co-President at The D'Amico Family
    Oct 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

    Full-time family caretaker, household manager, and community organizer for a family of four. Oversee strategic investment of time, money, and other resources to meet family goals. Key responsibilities include daily operations, property management, medical and financial planning for extended family members, maintaining key interpersonal and organizational relationships, volunteering in our community, engaging with local policy makers on social and legislative issues, and promoting my spouse's career advancement. In plain English - I get shit done 24/7.

  • Art Consultant at Allana D'Amico LLC
    Nov 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

    Independent curator and contemporary art consultant based in Washington, D.C. Advise private collectors, corporate clients, and public arts organizations both locally and abroad. Manage strategic career positioning for contemporary artists seeking representation.

  • Sales / Assistant to Kristine Bell at David Zwirner
    Mar 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Managed sales and exhibition planning at an international art gallery representing over forty artists and estates worldwide. Served as artist liaison to Doug Wheeler and the estates of Dan Flavin, Ad Reinhardt, and Fred Sandback.

  • Vivian Horan Fine Art ()
    • Director
      Apr 2010 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr

      Oversaw all operations, administration, and sales for a blue chip boutique gallery specializing in modern and contemporary master works. Worked closely with clients to research, locate, and acquire targeted artworks and develop a comprehensive collection strategy.

    • Gallery Associate
      May 2009 - Apr 2010 · 1 yr

      Assisted gallery owner with wide-ranging responsibilities including sales support and client relations. Spearheaded office reorganization and database overhaul prior to promotion.

  • Gallery Assistant at Leslie Feely Fine Art
    Oct 2008 - May 2009 · 8 mos

    Front desk and administrative assistant at a gallery specializing in color field and abstract artists.