Kanney Consulting

 Writing Biographies:

I interview each artist and then write a biography on that individual.  I also photograph the artist and some of his or her artwork and then include these pictures as part of the publication.  This biography can be used as a handout for potential customers, the basis for a brochure, or placed on a website.  It is ideal for artists applying for inclusion in exhibitions overseas.

The biographies include general background information on the lives of the artists, such as where they grew up and other details about their personal life that seem relevant to their development as an artist.  I also include information about the artist’s training and a description of any stylistic influences, such as another particular artist or school of artists.  A general description of the styles and media used by the artist and a discussion of particular works by the artist round out the biography. 

In return, artists compensate me for my time by giving me a piece of their artwork.

Information on Valerie Kanney Ficklin:

Education

M.A. in Art History, August 2000.  University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Birmingham, AL 35294.  Areas of Specialization:  Renaissance, Japanese, and 20^th century Art, G.P.A. 4.0.

B. A. in Art History, May 1996.  College of William and Mary.  Williamsburg, VA 23187.  Magna Cum Laude.  Phi Beta Kappa.

      Assistant Registrar for Exhibitions.  Smithsonian American Art Museum.  Washington, D.C.

      Registrar.  Sprint Fine Art Collection.  Sprint World Headquarters, Overland Park, Kansas. 

Graduate Assistant.  Department of Art and Art History.  University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Assistant Trainer and English Teacher.  Nova Intercultural Institute.  Osaka, Japan.

        Intern.  Art in Embassies Program.  Department of State.  Washington, D.C.

      Intern.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.  Richmond, VA.

        Assistant in Registrar’s Office.  Muscarelle Museum of Art.  College of William and Mary.  Williamsburg, VA.