Education

Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands

Master’s in Arts and Culture, in the program Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management, and Education (2023)

• Specialization in Arts and Audiences
• Thesis: An Open Book with Multiple Readings: Feminist Museology explored through the Opening of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art
• Commissioned research at the Bonnefanten Museum and Illustratie Ambassade

Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Double Major in Art & Art History and Psychology (2022) – GPA: 3.97/4.00; Summa Cum Laude

Completed additional coursework for Women’s Studies minor

• Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence with Distinction (Fall 2018 – Spring 2022)
• Fitchen Award for Excellence in Art & Art History (Spring 2022)
• Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Inducted (Fall 2019)
• Benton Scholar: Selected as one of 18 students for involvement with this immersive program focused on civic and social leadership based upon interest with global issues

Work Experience

Heckscher Museum of Art, Curatorial Assistant September 2023 – Present      

• Assist in the development and organization of all exhibitions, including curating the exhibition Embracing the Parallax: Berenice Abbott and Elizabeth McCausland
• Assist in the research, writing, and editing of all publications, including managing the rights and reproductions for the exhibition catalogue Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History
• Assist in the management and care of the collection by conducting necessary research, maintaining object and artist files, and updating the database in Argus
• Participate in exhibition installations and deinstallations, as well as the packing and unpacking of artwork
• Supervise the Curatorial Department’s internship program, including interviewing, selecting, and onboarding Curatorial Interns
• Represent the Curatorial Department on the Social Media Committee and the Website Committee
• Administer the Collections Stewardship Committee by preparing agendas and recording minutes
• Juror for the Manhasset Art Association’s Art ‘24exhibition

Ever_Emerging_Mag, Intern October 2022 – September 2023                     

• Increase general visibility of the platform by sending out PR mails with specific suggestions and requests, and following up with calls
• Source and co-create meaningful, relevant, visibility-increasing, inspirational content with established role models, and co-manage the editorial side of this project including research, interview proposals, and conducting interviews
• Assist in content creation to increase audience engagement via Instagram
• Act as a liaison between artists, galleries, and necessary parties, creating lasting collaborations
• Assist in curatorial decisions regarding who will be featured forthcoming publications

Arts and Cultural Management Conference (ACMC), Curator August 2023 – September 2023

• Invited to co-curate a group exhibition for this year’s ACMC conference, held at the Central European University. Responsible for sourcing artists, selecting projects, creating the exhibition design, and writing the exhibition text. The exhibition showcased artworks by five international artists living and working in Vienna, at Garage Grande in Vienna, on the theme Conflict & Context.

Illustratie Ambassade, Intern April 2023 – September 2023    

• Conducted research and wrote the catalogue for the upcoming exhibition Trailblazers: 20th Century Illustrators and Activism
• Recorded podcast episodes that provided visual analyses of pieces by Jo Brocklehurst and Sue Coe

Jan van Eyck Academy, Studio Assistant June 2023      

• Assist artist Reetu Sattar in her project Thousands that are Walking Never had Names (2023) for the Jan van Eyck Open Studios 2023

Marres, House for Contemporary Culture, Gallery Volunteer March 2023 – May 2023       

• Supervised immersive art exhibition Tactica Sintáctica, as well as educated visitors with information about the artwork
• Worked at the cash register, assisting in ticket and merchandise sales

TEFAF Maastricht, Gallery Assistant March 2023

• Welcomed and provided prospective buyers with information about the artworks from Galerie Yann Ferrandin
• Assisted in the setup of the gallery

Picker Art Gallery, Curatorial InternAugust 2020 – May 2022

•  Curated the exhibition Larry Fink: Beyond the Gloves, including writing exhibition text and wall labels, planning exhibition design, arranging a lecture from the artist, borrowing items from other organizations, and giving curatorial exhibition tours
• Composed acquisition proposals for the Picker’s permanent collection, with an emphasis on how the objects can be used for educational purposes
• Conducted research using eMuseum and TMS for planning and social media promotion of artists and artworks

Hamilton Center for the Arts, Gallery Intern September 2019 – May 2022     

• Collaborated with gallery owner to coordinate shows promoting local artists  by assisting in curation and handling of exhibition pieces
• Managed a team of incoming interns, including finding and training social media and educational interns
• Studied artists’ work to effectively educate and communicate with prospective buyers at events
• Created promotional material on Canva and Photoshop for the Hamilton community, as well as updated website to advertise shows and classes

Heckscher Museum of Art, Educational Intern May 2021 – August 2021

• Developed curriculum and sample projects to teach the museum’s Drop-in & Create program for children ages 6-12
• Researched artists for The Heckscher Celebrates 100:Tracing History, Inspiring the Future to identify specific themes that children can relate to, including travel and nature
• Participated in a professional development program for k-12 teachers, specifically exploring the implementation of diversity initiatives in museums
• Attended docent meetings highlighting accessible presentation of artwork

AVAULTE, Artist Liaison June 2020 – December 2020

• Wrote curated descriptions for incoming new work to convey important elements of the piece including composition and technique to prospective buyers
• Maintained accurate records of artist information and product inventory, competition research, website upkeep, and design

Skills and Awards

• Catalog software: TMS, eMuseum, Argus
• Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Rhino
• Awards: Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Medal (Spring 2018) recipient for painting

Exhibitions

• Larry Fink: Beyond the Gloves (September – December 2021), Picker Art Gallery
• Conflict and Context (September 2023), Arts and Cultural Management Conference
• Embracing the Parallax: Berenice Abbott and Elizabeth McCausland (February – March 2025), Heckscher Museum of Art

Panels and Presentations

Rosen, J., Nolan, M., Jugravu, C., & Infante, B. (2023, July 1), Womxn in Art. Invited panel discussant at (dot)lab’s exhibition Aesthetics of Autonomy

Rosen, J. & Ramaseshan, A. (2024, March 22), Fury of the Small: Capitalism and Subversion in “Goblin Mode.” Delivered at the 21st Annual Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference: Goblin Modes: Pleasure, Care, & Disobedience, Indiana University

Rosen, J. (2024, March 24), Feminist Museology: Radical Reorganization of the Art World. Delivered at the Women Who Create: The Feminine and the Arts 2024, A Transdisciplinary Conference, London Arts-Based Research Centre

Rosen, J. & Ramaseshan, A. (2024, April 12), Fury of the Small: Capitalism and Subversion in “Goblin Mode.” Delivered at the Theorizing Cyborgs, Elves, and Vampires: Popular Genres in the Academy Conference, Binghamton University

Rosen, J. & Ramaseshan, A. (2024, April 13), From Phantom to Flesh: Hauntology and Queer Utopias. Delivered at the Art History Graduate Student Union’s 29th Annual Crossing the Boundaries Conference: Ghostly Matters, Binghamton University

Rosen, J., Beal, C., & Millar Fisher, M. (2024, June 26), Virtual Panel: Pride Flag. Moderator at The Heckscher Museum of Art

Rosen, J., & Weissman, T. (2025, February 25), Curator’s Lounge: Abbott and McCausland Virtual Conversation with Terri Weissman. Discussant at The Heckscher Museum of Art