Kelly Hartman has worked as the Museum Director of the Cooke City Montana Museum since 2013. She conducts research, writes exhibits, manages projects and finances, designs exhibits, and oversees summer programs. Hartman has a BFA in Art from Western Oregon University and an AA in Art from Northwest Community College. She has received several honors and scholarships for her artwork and has exhibited widely.

1. KELLY
HARTMAN
M U S E U M D I R E C T O R
kelly.s.hartman@gmail.com
cookecitymontanamuseum.org
www.linkedin.com/in/kshartman
R e l a t e d W o r k
E x p e r i e n c e
Museum Director, Cooke City Montana Museum, MT
2013-present
 Conduct research over the phone, in person, and online
 Write historical content for exhibits, publicity
 Manage projects and tasks on schedule using timelines
 Design and oversee construction of exhibits
 Manage grant money and report back to grant supervisors
 Organize summer programs
 Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
 Organize information and archives for future use
 Design a backyard exhibit brochure
 Keep in touch with board of directors and president
 Meet with current and prospective donors
 Fundraising
 Planned a grand opening for the Museum
 Created a website
S k i l l s Written and oral communication, organization, time management, and ability to conduct
research effectively independently or in a group.
E d u c a t i o n BFA in Art, Summa Cum Laude
2013 Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
AA in Art, with honors
2010 Northwest Community College, Powell, WY
S e l e c t e d H o n o r s 2014 Scholarship recipient, Museums Association of Montana Conference, MT
2013 Phi Kappa Phi Member, Western Oregon University
2012 Outstanding Art Student Award, Western Oregon University, OR
2012 Outstanding Art History Student Award, Western Oregon University, OR
2011 Outstanding Art History Student Award, Western Oregon University, OR
2010 Most Outstanding Art Student Award, Northwest Community College, WY
S e l e c t e d
E x h i b i t i o n s
2015 TBA, Cooke City Montana Museum, Cooke City, MT
2014 Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman, MT
2013 “Under Construction”, BFA Grad. Exhibition, Campbell Hall, Monmouth, OR
2013 Western Oregon University Exhibit, Saitama University, Japan
2012 Recent Graduates Exhibition, Blackfish Gallery, Portland, OR
R e l a t e d
V o l u n t e e r W o r k
Speaker
2015 Museums Association of Montana Annual Conference, Billings, MT
“The Mountains are Calling”: Interpreting a Small Community Over a Century Old
Will speak about my experiences as a first year Museum Director using my creative
background to plan a grand opening and how to sustain a museum over time.
Archivist
2014 Heritage and Research Center, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Participated on team 3 of the “Archive Blitz”
 Organized boxes, folders and documents (in particular Park Historian files)
 Authored parts of a finding aid
 Wrote article for the “Shadow of the Arch” blog

2. A d d i t i o n a l
W o r k
E x p e r i e n c e
Travel Counselor, Cooke City Chamber of Commerce, MT
Summer 2013
 Advised tourists
 Responded to emails
 Kept track of the weather and road conditions
 Opened and closed the building
 Managed money from fundraising sales
 Responded to emergency situations
 Restocked brochure racks and maps
 Assisted with travel plans including motel reservations
A d d i t i o n a l
H o n o r s
2013 Creative Arts Division Purchase Award, Western Oregon University
2013 Northwest Passage published (cover art) Spring, Western Oregon University
2012 Creative Arts Division Purchase Award, Western Oregon University, OR
2012 Northwest Passage published (art), Western Oregon University, OR
2011 Northwest Passage published (Spring/Fall art), Western Oregon University, OR
2010 Visualize Verbalize magazine published (art), Northwest Community College, WY
2009 Visualize Verbalize magazine published(art), Northwest Community College, WY
2009 Board of Trustees Purchase Award, Northwest Community College, WY
A d d i t i o n a l
E x h i b i t i o n s
2013 Annual Juried Student Show, Campbell Hall, Monmouth, OR
2012 “Reflections”, Senior Show, Werner Center Gallery, Monmouth, OR
2012 Annual Juried Student Show, Campbell Hall, Monmouth, OR
2012 Juried Art Club Show, Werner University Center Gallery, Monmouth, OR
2012 Painting Exhibition, Werner University Center Gallery, Monmouth, OR
2011 Werner University Center Gallery, Monmouth, OR
2010 “Karambolage”, Five Person Show, Plaza Diane, Powell, WY
2010 Spring Juried Student Show, Northwest Gallery, Powell, WY
2010 4X4 Student Show, Northwest Gallery, Powell, WY
2009 Spring Juried Student Show, Northwest Gallery, Powell, WY
2008 4X4 Student Show, Northwest Gallery, Powell, WY
G a l l e r y
A f f i l i a t i o n
2007-present Wildlife Along the Rockies, Silver Gate, MT
A d d i t i o n a l
V o l u n t e e r W o r k
Organizer and Assistant
2012 The Emerson, Bozeman, MT
 Organized classroom supplies and completed inventory
 Assisted in the classroom, taught a drawing lesson
 Assisted at a gallery opening
 Checked-in vendors
 Managed money
 Designed creative displays of classroom art