Elizabeth Wyman

39 Elvaston Place Flat 4 London, SW7 5NW England (+44) 7525000265 ewyman@g.risd.edu

-EDUCATION-
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD),2009, Providence, RI,USA,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting.
In addition I have completed the following programmes;
• European Honours Programme, (RISD), Rome, Italy, 2007-2008 : Selected to
participate in the EHP which “offers qualified RISD students an academic setting that allows
direct experience with the great works of art and architecture of Rome”. The programme is based
on independent studio work and intense art history and Italian courses.
• Flora and Fauna, Mayan Culture, Cuernavaca, Morelas, Mexico, January- March 2007
-Printmaking travel studio exploring Nature and Contemporary Art of Mexico.
-Travelling Anthropology course concentrating on the cultural history of Mexico, particularly
investigating that of the Mayan culture.

DOWNE HOUSE SCHOOL, 2005, Newbury, Berkshire, UK

• A Levels: Art, English Literature, History of Art, General Studies
• The Bathurst Art Award
• The Carlier Prize for Artistic Endeavour
-EMPLOYMENT HISTORY-
FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, Accra, Ghana, September-December 2009
Volunteer
• Organized and taught ‘Tapped Talents’ mentorship programme, a twice weekly art class at Osu
Children’s Home and secured funding to extend the programme to Busua, a poor beach side village.
Aided in the organization of ‘Art in Open Spaces’ a one day event aimed at exposing the Ghanaian
community to contemporary art. Responsible for organizing fundraising for a variety of events and the
yearly cost of running the office. Additionally aided with day to day administrative tasks and writing
profiles for the FCA artists to be uploaded onto the website.
MUSEM 52, London, January/February 2009
Gallery Intern
• Accommodated visitors to the gallery. Aided in the installation of exhibitions.
Organized the delivery of artworks, updated the website.
PERONI, Rome, Italy, July 2008
Marketing Intern
• Researched competitive brands to identify strategies to enable Peroni to succeed
in the marketplace, assisted with launch of websites, promotional events and stores for Peroni
and Nastro Azzurro.
CHARLOTTE ARTUS, Art Consultant, London, 2007, July/August
Assistant
• Researched, liased with galleries, organised schedule for contemporary art and theory
classes.
ACTS OF HOPE SCHOOL, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 2005
Teacher
• Provided art instruction and basic English language skills to children aged 7-9. Taught
mural painting and drawing to encourage self expression and interest in art.
EURO RSCG Advertising agency, London, 2004
Intern
 • Involved in Staff Meetings, assisted with developing client presentation boards
and supported staff through market research for specific consumer groups.
-ACCOMPLISHMENTS-
• RISD Honour Student 2007/2008, Fall and Spring semesters
• RISD Student Gallery Board Fall 2008 – Spring 2009. Selected to participate as
a member of the Student Gallery Board. The board is responsible for overseeing the two student
run galleries on campus, which allow for RISD students to exhibit in a student managed gallery
space. Responsibilities involve finding appropriate work for exhibitions, advertising upcoming
exhibitions, curating and providing financial and structural support for the artists.