Darryl Deangelo Terrell

Darryl DeAngelo Terrell has a diverse range of work experience in the arts and photography field. Their most recent position is as a Continuing Education Administrative Assistant at the International Center of Photography, starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an INDEPENDENT CURATOR, Arts Facilitator, and Artist since 2013. During this time, they have received multiple awards in fine art photography, worked in photojournalism for publications and organizations, and specialized in studio photography, particularly portraiture and fine art.

From September 2019 to February 2022, Terrell served as a Program Coordinator at Library Street Collective, where they conducted research, organized and archived inventory, and curated digital and in-person programming for the gallery. Darryl DeAngelo also managed social media campaigns and digital exhibitions.

In 2021, Terrell worked as a Social Media Manager at MoCADA - Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art. In this role, they created public-facing content, organized and monitored digital programming across multiple social media platforms, and developed campaigns and digital programming.

From 2020 to 2021, Terrell was a Special Lecturer at Oakland University, teaching introductory photography courses and covering topics such as photographic processes, camera usage, editing, and the history and contemporary state of photography.

Terrell also has experience as an Administrative Assistant at the Art Institute of Chicago, where they worked in photo archives and photography printing services, and as a Graduate Admissions Ambassador and Teaching Assistant at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where they provided campus tours, fulfilled administrative duties, and assisted with teaching various photography-related subjects.

Additionally, Terrell served as a Visiting Artist Coordinator Assistant & Social Media Manager at PARLOR ROOM/ SAIC PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT, where they organized artist lectures, coordinated studio visits, and promoted events through social media.

Earlier in their career, Terrell worked at Wayne State University as part of the Operations team at the Mort Harris Fitness and Recreation Center, fulfilling roles such as Access Control, Rock Wall operator, Basketball Court Monitor, and Front Desk Assistant. Darryl DeAngelo also worked as a Contributing Photographer during this time.

Terrell's experience also includes an internship as a Social Media Manager at 555 Art Gallery, where they managed social media platforms, assisted artists in the studio, set up photographic equipment, documented installations, and participated in marketing strategy meetings.

Overall, Darryl DeAngelo Terrell has a strong background in the arts, photography, program coordination, teaching, and social media management.

Darryl DeAngelo Terrell earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Photography & Media Arts from Wayne State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2015. Darryl DeAngelo then pursued a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 2015 to 2017. In addition to their formal education, they also hold a certification in CPR, although specific details about the certification are not provided.