Brian Sal Corral
Profile/CV
International Artist
Brian Sal Corral, Fine Arts Small business 2001-Present
· Archiving and photographing all artwork for reproduction as prints, postcards and for the internet.
· Establishing and maintaining a presence on the internet and social networking sites.
www.flickr.com/photos/briansalcorral123
www.facebook.com/briansalcorral
www.americanartistinlondon.blogspot.com
· Research Organization for possible inclusion and exhibition
· Organization of all logistical, legal and aspects of a licensed business
· I have successfully established a presence in Roanoke City as a renowned artist and am currently represented by Art Beyond Center Gallery of Roanoke and Baterby’s of Orlando Florida
· Handling, care, promotion, exhibition and sales of all of artwork
· Archiving and photographing all artwork for prints, postcards and the internet.
· Framing, stretching and preparing surfaces for paintings.
Art Technician, Hammersmith College, London Present
· Maintain, repair or replace all heavy and general equipment
· Order all supplies
· Instruct on health and safety aspects of equipment
· Build display cases
· Handle lighting
Cofounder and Administrator, Art Beyond Center, USA 2009-2010
Most successful new art gallery of Roanoke City, during a time when other established
galleries were closing their doors.
· Logistics, promotion, and connecting Art Beyond Center with the larger arts community
· Sales, maintenance, organisation, exhibition and display of art.
· Maintained organisation of the numerous artists, advertisers and art groups through on-hand filling, email, spreadsheets, and mobile phone
· Connected artists and the Center to new online and direct opportunities
· Meeting with both artists and patrons, and taking care of their various needs
· Handling, care, promotion, exhibition and sales of all of artwork
· Archiving and photographing all artwork for prints, postcards and the internet
· Establishing and maintaining a presence on the internet and social networks
· Exhibition setup and breakdown, display design and connecting Art Beyond Center with the larger arts community through literary contacts and the internet
· Artwork carried by the gallery covered 2d, 3d, ceramics, masks and temporal based works
· Assisted with shipping of works for safe transport.
· Constructing sets for safe display of work
· Cataloguing and archiving work digitally for the gallery and member artists
· Assistance with new ideas and implementation of on site promotions.
· Worked designated regular hours, voluntary hours, special events and by request
· Helped artist and gallery with online portfolios
· Actively pursued discovery of new opportunities for the group
· Updated knowledge of art history, craft and details about artists and patrons
· Worked designated regular hours, voluntary hours, special events and by request
· Enjoyed showing people around the centre and relaying information about artists and the centre.
Teaching Fellow, Radford University, USA 2005-2007
The fellowship is a competitive paid post for teaching at the university.
· Taught two separate Art Appreciation courses per term
· 55 general studies students, per class totalling 110 per term
· Meeting three times per week for three terms
· Established the curriculum, combining: field trips; work; PowerPoint lectures; weekly evaluation
· All preparation before and maintenance directly following class
· Student review available online at RateMyProfessors.com http://ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=751819
Fine Arts Teacher, Michael’s Arts & Crafts, USA 2004-2005
· Photography Principles and Secrets, 1 hr/wk
· Anime and Manga Drawing, 1 hr/wk
· Life Drawing, 1hr/wk
Lead Graphic Designer, Spectrums Edge, USA 1998-2000
Spectrums Edge made customized computer programs.
· Editing images
· All visual effects and components of user interfaces
· Splash pages
· Brochures Fliers and Logos
· Computer maintenance
Honours & Awards
2003-2009 Annual Speaker for Professional Practices course, Virginia Tech, VA, USA
2009 Roanoke's Best Unknown Art Group, Readers Choice Awards, VA, USA
2008 Honorary Mention, Art in the Alley, VA, USA
2006 Guest Juror, Liberty Open Student Art Show, VA, USA
2006 Finalist, National Public Radio Art Show, VA, USA
2005-2007 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Radford University, VA, USA
2004 2nd Place, 4th Annual, Radford City Art Show, VA, USA
Current Representation
Baterby's Art Auction Gallery, Orlando FL
Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA
Solo Exhibitions
2009 Light Works at The Training Edge, VA, USA
2008 Mojo Café Roanoke, VA
2007 Inspirations from Life, The Gallery at Mish Mish, VA, USA
2007 Emerging Artists, Roanoke Central Library, VA, USA
2007 Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea, VA, USA
2005 Downtown Sports Club, VA, USA
2003 Total Action Against Poverty Planning Department, VA, USA
Juried Exhibitions
2010 Roanoke Valley RSPCA Annual Art Show, VA, USA
2009 National Public Radio Art Show, VA, USA
2009 Taubman Museum of Art, Sidewalk City Art Show, VA, USA
2008 Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, Annual Bread and Butter, VA, USA
2008 Annual Hibiscus Children's Center Traveling Art Show, Florida, USA
2008 Art in the Park, Staunton, VA
2006 National Public Radio Art Show, VA, USA
2004 2nd Place, 4th Annual, Radford City Art Show, VA, USA
Group Exhibitions
2010 Staff Display Show, HWLC Gallery, Hammersmith, London
2009 Crown Jewel Art Show at Center in the Square, VA, USA
2009 Arts Council of the Blue Ridge Annual Bread and Butter, Roanoke, VA
2008 Edible Vibe, Ricky Mount, VA
2008 Gang of Lost Souls at the Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA
2006 Graduate Art Society Association at The UNC Gallery, VA, USA
2006 Graduate Art Society Association at The Bondurant Center, VA, USA
2005 Water Marks Traveling Exhibit I & II at The Gallery, VA, USA
2005 Master Group Exhibition at Encore, VA, USA
Published Work
2008-10 Working as a writer for City Magazine, Roanoke, VA, USA
2007, Aug Limestone, Annual Journal of Art and Literature; Lexington, KY, USA
2007, June 24th Roanoke Times, Extra; VA, USA (Coverage of Emerging Artist exhibit)
2007, June City Magazine, VA, USA (Advertisement for Art by Night)
2006, Dec Exit 109, Radford University Art and Literary Magazine, VA, USA
2006, March Whim, Online Magazine, www.ruwhim.com
2005, Dec. 7th Tartan, Vol 108, 12; VA, USA (Water Marks Travelling Exhibition)
Fine Arts Writer
Media Consultant for HWLC Gallery Present
Publicising new shows and upcoming events on Social Networking Sites, direct contacts,
and local media.
Host Online Blog, American Artist in London (AAIL) 2008-2010
Bi-Monthly updates at http://americanartistinlondon.blogspot.com
Contributor to City Magazine, Roanoke, Virginia, USA 2008-2010
· Research, collect and compile future art events into a hierarchal list
· Showcase, photograph and attend the three events I deemed most noteworthy
· Balance promotion and journalistic integrity
· Format list for publication in print and online
· Guide the less-experienced organisations through the submission and posting process, including taking photographs, image editing and literary editing.
· Catalogue events for further inclusion
· Research and discover new art organizations and events
Website www.bybriansalcorral.com
