Tayllor Battle arrived at Wake Forest hoping to work in museums one day. Now based in Atlanta, Tayllor discusses her career in graphic design and what’s led her to this point since leaving Winston.*Since this interview, Tayllor started her own company called Gooneybird Design, where […]
At the time of the interview, Rebecca Gleichenhaus was a negotiator for Optimum Media Direction (OMD). Rebecca moved to New York City with no job and only a dream to make it in the City. Two weeks before she was going to move back home, […]
Caroline Nelson graduated Wake Forest University with a major in Art History and minor in Psychology. After graduation she found herself interning at the Bruce Museum. She later pursued her Master’s at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Caroline is now based in New York […]
Caroline Perkins came to Wake aiming for a degree in Business and Math… until a single Art History course changed her entire trajectory. Caroline recently spoke with us about her time at Wake, her current role at Artsy, and tips she’s picked up along the […]
Andrew Gristina majored in Art History at Wake, then jumped midway through undergrad into George Mason to finish his degree with Economics tacked on. Andrew is now based in NYC underwriting for Navigators Management in art insurance. Andrew breaks down his path to NY and […]
Alexis Slater graduated from Wake Forest and went straight into a job at Polskin Arts in LA, doing PR for museums and cultural institutions. While in this role Alexis realized she wanted to be the one telling the stories instead of pitching them. She is now obtaining her MA in […]
Lizzie Axelson is based in DC running marketing and operations at Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. We spoke with Lizzie to learn how she transitioned after graduation from the Forest. Membership Operations & Marketing ManagerHillwood Estate Museum & Gardens Washington, D.C.WFU Class of 2014Major: EnglishMinor(s): […]
Julia Young lives and works in LA, managing the daily ongoings of artist Sterling Ruby’s studio. Since graduating from Wake in 2012, Julia’s path has led her through multiple cities and experiences. Julia recently shared her story and great bits of advice with us. Studio […]
Claire Altizer is a North Carolina native currently based in NYC at the Dedalus Foundation. Claire shares her journey with us, from a Scales studio major to helping lead Motherwell’s legacy institution. Registrar & Exhibitions ManagerDedalus Foundation New York City, NYWFU Class of 2009Major: Studio […]
Betsy Rives launched into an MFA program only a year after graduating from Wake. After time in DC and New York, Betsy took the advice of a mentor from Scales’ art faculty and moved to Los Angeles. Now a Strategist at Google’s San Fran HQ, […]