
Donia Kristy
Visual Artist | Creative Director | Art Instructor | Curator
Miami-born Haitian American Artist based in Tampa, FL
Phone:
347-951-8739
Email:
Address:
Tampa, FL 33647
CORE SKILLS
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Acrylic, Charcoal & Oil Painting
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Art Instruction & Workshop Facilitation
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Creative Direction
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Event Planning & Hosting
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Artist Management
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Curation (Art, Performances, Creative Events)
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Talent Coordination
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Community Engagement
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Collaborative Project Leadership
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Commissioned Artwork & Custom Illustrations
Work Experience
Creative Director & Co-Owner – The Creative Lounge
June 2021 – Nov 2022 | Tampa, FL
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Co-owned a collaborative creative space supporting local artists.
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Managed and coordinated talent across multiple art disciplines.
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Guided painting classes and group workshops.
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Curated art installations, exhibitions, and creative showcases.
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Planned, organized, and hosted events such as paint nights, pop-ups, and artist meetups.
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Supported community-building initiatives and provided resources for emerging artists.
Commissioned Artist – “The Color Purple” Showing
Sept 2022 | Tampa, FL
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Created a custom series of artworks for a special screening of The Color Purple.
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Delivered themed pieces that aligned with the narrative and cultural significance of the production.
Lead Art Instructor – The Melting Pot Paint & Sip
Nov 2023 – Dec 2023 | Tampa, FL
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Designed original paintings for bi-weekly paint-and-sip events.
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Taught groups of 10–20 participants step-by-step painting techniques.
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Helped increase restaurant engagement and revenue through creative programming.
Art Curator & Talent Coordinator – Tampa Gala
Feb 2023 | Tampa, FL
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Auctioned original artworks at a high-profile community gala.
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Recruited and coordinated additional Tampa-based artists to participate.
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Assisted in event aesthetics, presentation, and flow.
Featured Artist – Macy’s Black History Month Fashion Show
Feb 2023 | Tampa, FL
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Presented original artwork at a Macy’s fashion show celebrating Black History Month.
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Collaborated with designers and event organizers to integrate visual art into the show’s narrative.
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Exhibiting Artist – Art Basel Miami
Dec 2023 & Dec 2024 | Miami, FL
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Submitted and sold original artworks at Art Basel Miami.
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Engaged with collectors, curators, and creative professionals.
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Expanded visibility within national and international art communities.
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Creative Curator & Visual Artist – Content Creator Awards
Dec 2023 | Tampa, FL
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Displayed original artwork at the annual Content Creator Awards.
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Helped curate a live performance piece as part of the event program.
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Collaborated with performers, organizers, and visual artists to shape the creative direction.
Creative Manager – Independent Creative Collective
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | Tampa, FL
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Managed a team of musicians, visual artists, and creators.
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Provided project direction, scheduling, branding support, and professional guidance.
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Coordinated collaborations and secured creative opportunities for talent.
EXHIBITIONS & SHOWINGS
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Miami Art Basel (2023, 2024)
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Macy’s Black History Month Fashion Show (2023)
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Tampa Gala (2023)
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The Color Purple Film Showing (2022)
COMMISSIONS & PROJECTS
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The Color Purple Commissioned Series
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Multiple murals, paintings & illustrations for Tampa businesses
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Private commissions across multiple mediums




