Olivia Graef
1995 Born in Greenbrae, CA
Lives and works in New York City, NY
education
2017 BFA, Fine Art, Chapman University, Orange, CA
International Contemporary Art Practices - Kassel, Germany & Venice, Italy (Summer 2017)
The Intersection of Art & Science - Florence, Italy (January 2016)
CEA Study Abroad - Paris, France (Spring 2015)
work experience
12/'26 - 10/'26 Production Coordinator - KCD, New York, NY
Clients including: Marc Jacobs, Ulla Johnson, Mugler, H&M, Estée Lauder, Tom Ford Beauty, Apple,
Prada, Elie Saab
10/'24 - 12/'25 Venue Coordinator - Spring Studios - New York, NY
01/'21 - Present Freelance Production Assistant / Coordinator - New York, NY
2020 - Present Freelance Photographer - New York, NY
Clients including: Shameik Moore, Pelle Pelle, UglyWorldwide (Jazzelle Zanaughtti), Nick Knight, Roxette Arisa
04/'18 - 10/'25 Lead Equipment / Studio Assistant - Spring Studios - New York, NY
04/'18 - 06/'18 Gallery Intern - Sargent's Daughters - New York, NY
09/'17 - 04/'18 Events Service Agent - Spring Studios - New York, NY
09/'16 - 06/'17 Photography Lab Assistant - Chapman University - Orange, CA
06/'16 - 09/'16 Museum Intern - DeYoung Museum - San Francisco, CA
06/'14 - 08/'16 Art Leader / Camp Counselor - Summer Playground - Corte Madera, CA
06/'08 - 07/'08 Masterworks Kids Art Teaching Assistant - Corte Madera, CA
solo exhibitions
2017 In Existence - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
2016 Magna Mater - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
group exhibitions
2017 Offbeat Junction - Anaheim GardenWalk, Anaheim, CA
Static - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
A Welcomed Pause - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
2016 Of Underdogs and Overachievers - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
PUSH / PULL - Anaheim GardenWalk, Anaheim, CA
I See Myself But I Can't See You - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
2014 (Private) Parts. - Chapman University's Flaboheim Gallery, Orange, CA
Viper - Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
awards and honors
2016 Best In Show for Curation, Oh Ghee! I Can't Believe It's Kind of Butter, Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
published works & mentions
2017 The Panther Newspaper - In Existence featured in May print and digital issue
LOAF Mag - selected paintings from Paper Doll Play featured in Spring issue
Calliope Art & Literary Magazine - Lady and the Trump zine featured in Spring issue
curatorial
2019 OTHER WORLDS, 198 Allen Street, New York, NY
2017 Static, Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
2016 For A Found Harmonium, The Great Park Irvine, Irvine, CA
Of Underdogs and Overachievers, Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
PUSH / PULL, Anaheim GardenWalk, Anaheim, CA
Oh Ghee! I Can't Believe It's Kind of Butter, Chapman University's Guggenheim Gallery, Orange, CA
2014 (Private) Parts., Chapman University's Flaboheim Gallery, Orange, CA