Carl E. Smith’s 25-year career in the arts has produced unique personal projects, engaging platforms for artists, and meaningful relationships across commercial and fine art industry sectors.
As a creative director, Smith has developed brands, content, products, and visual design systems for an international group of clients. As a gallery director, Smith has organized exhibitions, participated in international art fairs, and produced endemic events for the past two decades. In addition, he has supported artists on a myriad of commercial and fine art platforms, including his series of specialized workshops for emerging artists. His commitment to arts advocacy manifests in his further education in the humanities and related projects.
Smith is the Director of Design for the Laguna Art Museum and serves on the Arts Commission for the City of Laguna Beach.
As a creative director, Smith has developed brands, content, products, and visual design systems for an international group of clients. As a gallery director, Smith has organized exhibitions, participated in international art fairs, and produced endemic events for the past two decades. In addition, he has supported artists on a myriad of commercial and fine art platforms, including his series of specialized workshops for emerging artists. His commitment to arts advocacy manifests in his further education in the humanities and related projects.
Smith is the Director of Design for the Laguna Art Museum and serves on the Arts Commission for the City of Laguna Beach.
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Fine Art, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit.
EXPERIENCE
Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Content Creation, Leadership, Team Development and Management, Brand Management, Project Management, Campaign Development and Management, Mentoring, Workshops, Lectures, Branding, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Curatorial Services, Artist Collaborations, Event Production, Exhibition Design, Art Sales and Advisory. Fluency in current advertising, design, and fashion trends.
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365, Website Design, UX, Email Marketing, Social Media and Mobile Marketing, Paid Social Media Advertising, Storytelling, and Copywriting. Exhibition Design & Tech.
Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Planning, Teamwork, Time Management, Self-Management, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail.
Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Planning, Teamwork, Time Management, Self-Management, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Antioch University
Master of Arts, Humanities
Specialization in Cultural Philosophy
Antioch University, Expected completion 2025
Antioch University
Master of Arts, Humanities
Specialization in Cultural Philosophy
Antioch University, Expected completion 2025
LANGUAGES
FPP: Czech, Spanish
EP: Italian, French
EP: Italian, French
SELECT CLIENTS
& COLLABORATORS
Coastline Community College, Electric Visual Evolution, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna College of Art & Design, Lib Technologies, Mystic Skates, Nitro Snowboards, Roark Revival, Travis Rice, Volcom.
PROJECTS PUBLISHED IN
Los Angeles Times, Art Forum, Artillery, Art News, For Your Art, Carla, Curate LA, Artnet, Hyperallergic, Los Angeles - I’m Yours, Voyage LA, Twelv, Art & Cake, Riviera, Orange County Times, Art & Antiques, Sight Unseen, Lo Down, and Project Therapy.