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Colleen Sharpe is known for the successful delivery of audience focused projects. In addition to a career in museums and galleries, Colleen has accumulated decades of fascinating and insightful experiences. She has interviewed Margaret Atwood for live television, Curated the North American premiere and tour of a pre-Inca gold exhibit, and lived in a South African township while a national coordinator for a non-profit cultural organization. 20 years of experience as an arts and culture professional. Leader of complex high visibility projects: expansions, builds, international coordination, traveling exhibits, bilingual publications, and stakeholder relationships. Team leader for award winning community projects. Coordinator, and supervisor experienced with complex workloads and multiple timelines. At ease overseeing staff, strategic planning, and preparing contracts, Thrives in mission driven organizations. Broad international experience Culturally sensitive Poised public spokesperson HIGHLIGHTS  Coordinated a 10,000 square foot expansion of Museum of Surrey exhibit galleries  Produced and hosted a weekly radio show Art Beat for CICK FM Radio  Coordinated and curated the North American premiere exhibition "Ancient Peru Unearthed"  Conceptualized and curated PASSAGE - a corporate-public art space  Led the completion of The Founders’ Gallery at The Military Museums & its premiere exhibition. "Art in The Service of War - the emerging Group of Seven". Launched by Sophie, Countess of Wessex.  Presenter, The Arts and Society Conference, Venice, Italy  Conducted an exclusive live 30-minute television interview with celebrated author Margaret Atwood  Wrote, filmed, and edited the National Film Board funded documentary film, "Wake of a War Bride"  Created and taught "Art Uncovered: How Exhibits Tell Stories", University of Calgary  Conceived & designed award nominated IAIN BAXTER& flash-book publication  Coordinated, International Symposium on Mahatma Gandhi (University of Calgary)  Creative Director, N.Y. Society of Illustrators gold medal winning poster (Founders Gallery)  Hosted live interview events for Glenbow Museum with celebrity guests  Guest writer, Alberta Print Portfolio – Alberta College of Art and Design  Top 40 Under 40, Calgary, Alberta  Standard Bank Essay Award, South Africa – “Brandish” - Cultural Appropriation  National Volunteer Coordinator & Sending Coordinator, AFS South Africa