Ella Tse

Driving Project Plans and Operations | Art Gallery Connoisseur | Connecting Artists and Audiences

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

A dependable and versatile art professional with over a decade of experience in gallery management, exhibition co-ordination and operational administration. Recognised for fostering strong relationships with artists, collectors, and key stakeholders, with a proven track record of delivering high-calibre exhibitions. Combines a robust administrative skillset with a genuine sensitivity to artistic practice, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to facilitating the seamless operation of art galleries and cultural projects.

Experience

  • Associate Director at WKM Gallery
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Orchestrate the gallery’s artistic vision and operational strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term organisational goals. • Supervise daily gallery functions, including budget administration, staffing, and facility management. • Manage the full lifecycle of exhibition planning, from initial conceptualisation and artist liaison through to installation and post-exhibition review. • Cultivate and sustain relationships within the art communities.

  • Associate Director at Over The Influence
    Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Directed gallery operations and exhibition programmes in close collaboration with global teams to ensure brand consistency. • Oversaw all aspects of exhibition planning, including artist liaison, production, restoration, cataloguing, and shipping logistics • Fostered and maintained strong relationships with artists, collectors, and stakeholders, offering thoughtful and responsive support.

  • Gallery Manager at Edouard Malingue Gallery 馬凌畫廊
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs

    • Ensured the seamless delivery of exhibition and art fair programmes, maintaining rigorous curatorial and operational standards across international platforms. • Served as the main liaison for artists, institutions, and stakeholders, overseeing all phases of the exhibition process. • Managed consignments, documentation, and post-sales processes, whilst maintaining archival and inventory systems.

  • Gallery Manager at Gallery 27, Alan Chan Design Company
    Mar 2010 - Mar 2019 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    • Assisted with the Gallery Director to plan and deliver initiatives blending art, design, and culture. • Co-ordinated artists, designers, and stakeholders for cross disciplinary cultural programmes. • Led docent tours and audience engagement efforts whilst managing day-to-day operations.