Meaghan Steele studied abroad, mastered the Spanish language, and dove headfirst into art history during her Wake undergrad years. Upon graduation, Steele worked internships in museums and galleries before landing in the auction house realm. Speaking to us now as a Sotheby’s associate business manager, […]
Steph Hyatt checks in with us about her current role in art consultancy, previous experiences along the way, and life in Atlanta. Art ConsultantWendover Art Group Atlanta, GAWFU Class of 2015Major: Art HistoryMinor(s): Communications & Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise DeacLink: What did you study at Wake? […]
Read Laura’s interview from 2017 here. At the time, Laura was working for the High Museum’s Member Programs department. She’s now the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta. Former Assistant Manager of […]
Kate Miles has traveled various paths leaving Wake Forest, including work in galleries, auction houses, interior design, and most recently, starting her own business. We caught up with Kate to learn all that’s happened since undergrad. Interior DesignerKate Miles Interior Design Charleston, South CarolinaWFU Class of […]
Get to know Katie Winokur, Co-Founder of Deaclink. Search and AssessmentRussell Reynolds and Associates WFU Class of 2014Major: Communication and Art HistoryMinor: Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Q: Why did you start DeacLink? A: DeacLink is an extension of Kelsey Zalimeni and my love for the Wake […]
Jame Anderson has quite possibly the coolest job in our nation’s capital. As an architect for SmithGroupJJR in their Cultural Studio practice, Jame works to bring cultural institutions to life. From designing museums of all types and shapes, converting archaeological sites into museums, to planning […]
Douglas Fordham arrived at Wake Forest without any prior exposure to the arts. In the four years that followed, Douglas would realize his interest in both art history and creating in the studio. Now a professor of Art History at the University of Virginia, Douglas explains […]
Anna Raines King is a fantastic example of pursuing one’s passions whilst making a difference. The Co-Founder of the eco-conscious architecture firm 2Kings explains how her career has taken shape since leaving the Forest. ARCHITECT AND ENTREPRENEUR2KINGS Beaufort, North CarolinaWFU Class of 2010Major: Art HistoryMinor: Studio Art […]
Get to know Kelsey Zalimeni, Co-Founder of DeacLink. ART GALLERISTTHOMPSON’S LONDON LondonWFU Class of 2014Major: Studio ArtMinor: Art History Q: Were you and Katie friends at Wake? Why did you two start DeacLink? A: Katie and I both experienced a cobbled-together path of hustling for […]
Abby Bauman has enjoyed a winding path since graduating in 2009. Starting in PR, on to a development role at DC’s National Gallery of Art, and joining Christie’s New York in 2012, Abby reflects on her journey and shares the advice she’s gathered along the […]