I work with the expanded fields of art and architecture, including attention towards social justice issues. I create spaces for debate, reciprocity, and the processing of ideas. Sometimes this manifests as a curated exhibition and sometimes as a participatory co-design workshop (and sometimes in other magical platforms). Threading through my practice is the detailed aesthetic and spatial design of these situations or initiatives.
If you would like to collaborate, please email me:
Nicole.Lattuca@gmail.com
PRESS
It takes a village... of artists, Kristyn Pankiw, Flagler College Magazine, 2014
Space Cadets, Danny Sinopoli, The Globe and Mail, July 30, 2011
The Architecture of Happiness, Eve Thomas (p.42), Bombardier Experience Magazine 24, 2015
CV
• Contemporary art curator focusing on socially based projects + public engagement
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing contemporary art exhibitions
• Experience creating art and architecture educational and public programming
• Strong leadership skills, articulate communicator and conscientious collaborator
• Comfortable in myriad environments; self-motivated, innovative, and flexible
• Energetic and efficient administrator, experienced with budget control and event management
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, social media
• Language skills: English, French, and Spanish
EDUCATION
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
Masters of Arts, Exhibition and Museum Studies (2010)
Graduate Thesis: Appropriating the Experimental School within Curatorial Practice
Faculty worked with: Okwui Enwezor, Hou Hanru, and Renée Green
Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL
Bachelor of Arts (2001)
Dual major: Fine Art, Graphic Design
Central Saint Martins, London, England
Certificate in Fashion Design (2003)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOGO ISLAND ARTS
Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada Curator-in-Residence (2014)
Selected for international residency program to design and develop a project on experimental
communities and contemporary architecture.Presently leading a large- scale project engaging
youth with the vernacular and contemporary architecture on the island, and developing
a platform for conversation on diversifying the economy and the influence of architecture.
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE
Montreal, Canada Curator, Educational Programs (November 2010-December 2013)
Lead concepteur and department director. Created departmental vision and strategy. Supervised,
conceptualized, and implemented public programming and events for all ages. Directed a team of
seven educators and managed department budget. Utilized world-class collection and library for
program research.
CHINATI FOUNDATION
Marfa, Texas Resident Intern (Summer 2010)
Selected from an international pool of applicants as one of five interns. Led in-depth private and
public tours of the collection and grounds. Assisted with youth Education Programs.
WALTER AND MCBEAN GALLERIES, SFAI
San Francisco, CA Graduate Lecture Assistant/Gallery Assistant (2008-2010)
Coordinated MFA candidate studio critiques and public lectures with international and nationally
renowned visiting artists and scholars. Assisted in gallery activity such as art installation, events,
and lectures. Supervisor: Curator, Hou Hanru
SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
San Francisco, CA Curatorial Intern – Media Department (November 2008-February 2009)
SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
San Francisco, CA Lead Teaching Artist – Education Department (March 2009)
Led workshops in performance and video based on the work of Pipilotti Rist and Christian Marclay.
NEW LANGTON ARTS
San Francisco, CA Project Event Manager/ Co-Curator (2009)
In Anticipation SFAI Collaborative Thesis Project Commissioned work by Elizabeth Axtman, Fang Lu,
Aeronaut Mik, Jillian McDonald, and Kamau Amu Patton.
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE
San Francisco, CA, Lead Teaching Artist – MISSION VOICES SUMMER PROGRAM (Summer 2009)
Selected as one of three Bay Area Artists to lead program for disadvantaged youth ages 16-20. Led performance,
sculpture and writing workshops that culminated in two events for the community and family members.
SWELL GALLERY SFAI: GRADUATE PROJECTS
San Francisco, CA Co-Director (2008)
Coordinated all gallery activity for the year. Led team in reconceptualizing the graduate gallery role
within the school of interdisciplinary studies.
SABBATICAL: THE ONE-DAY RESIDENCY PROJECT
San Francisco, CA Co-Director (2008)
Residency Program conceptualized for Bay Area artists who consider urbanism and nature in their work.
SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Newton, MA Art Program Coordinator (August 2004–June 2007)
Implemented an art and museum program for grades 4-8, developed curriculum, designed studio space,
taught classes, and led collaborative projects with contemporary and modern art venues. Trained assistant
teachers and volunteers.
ARLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Arlington, MA Art Instructor (2003–2007)
Created curriculum and taught ages 4-11. Trained assistant teachers. Specifically worked on exhibition:
The Art of Participation: 1950 to Now. Managed the photography project "The Gift" by Jochen Gerz.
Worked as part of curatorial team led by Rudolf Frieling
Selected Residencies and Projects
Food Justice
Residency, Scholarship Award: The Joan Mitchell Foundation
Santa Fe Art Institute, New Mexico, 2015
Food Water Life
Residency with Lucy+Jorge Orta, Scholarship Award: The Banff Centre
The Banff Centre, Visual Arts Program Alberta, Canada 2015
Contingent: Only if Participation Occurs
Participating artist + writer
McGill University Publication + Exhibition Montreal December 2014
Fogo Island De-Centralized Academy
Curatorial project + Residency Scholarship Award: Fogo Island Arts and Scotia Bank
Fogo Island Arts, Newfoundland, 2014
Machine of the Year
Curator, Film Festival
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, Fall 2013
Emportée par la foule
Curator, Public Workshop Series
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, 2012
In conjunction with the initiative ABC:MTL a self portrait of Montreal. Public Workshop Series of
international and local artists, architects, and researchers.
Hunting Nature
Curator, Film Festival
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, Fall 2012
Interactions
Participating curator
Leonard & Bina Ellen Gallery, Concordia University, Montreal, August-October 2012
Are You Allergic to the 21st Century?
Curator, Public Workshop Series
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, 2011
In conjunction with the exhibition Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture
Public Workshop Series of international and local artists, architects and researchers.
The City Erased
Co-curator, with Simon Pennec
Film Festival
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, Fall 2011
My love is another kind
Curator, Solo Exhibition Gina Contreras Adobe Backroom Gallery San Francisco, CA January 2010
AP-ART-MENT
Participating artist, Multi-platform Project with Cathy Fairbanks + Laura B. Faw
The Ben-Hur Apartments San Francisco, CA July 2009
In Anticipation
Co-curator, Group Exhibition
New Langton Arts San Francisco, CA 2009
The Space Between Us
Curator, Group Exhibition
Swell Gallery: SFAI Graduate Projects November 2008
Thanks for the Flowers
Co-curator, with Devon Bella Group Exhibition
Diego Rivera Gallery SFAI, San Francisco, CA April 2008.
SEO Won Tae Solo Show
Curator, Solo Exhibition
Swell Gallery: SFAI Graduate Projects April 2008
MAspace
Co-curator, Curatorial initiative
Swell Gallery, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA October 2007