Virginia van Dine

Virginia Van Dine is an experienced art professional currently serving as the Art Program Coordinator at the Port of Portland since March 2024. Prior to this role, Virginia provided art historical and contemporary art market expertise at Appraisal Resource Associates Inc from July 2023 to March 2024, conducting extensive research for personal property appraisals. As a co-founder and co-host of The Art History Babes, Virginia contributed to the podcast and co-authored "The Honest Art Dictionary." Virginia managed artists at Tappan from June 2021 to March 2023 and coordinated artist activities at SLATE Art LLC from October 2017 to June 2021. Additional experience includes serving as a research assistant for author Bridget Quinn, teaching assistant at UC Davis, and various roles in the art and fashion sectors. Virginia holds a Master’s Degree in Art History from UC Davis and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Willamette University.