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ORNELLA VERANO, Pharm.D.

📧 ORNELLAVERANO@ICLOUD.COM
📞 954-793-2923
🌐 www.ArtLabCo954.com

ARTIST | CURATOR | ARTS CONSULTANT

Visionary arts leader with a proven track record of curating high-impact exhibitions, revitalizing arts spaces, securing funding, and building thriving creative communities. Skilled at bridging artistic vision with strategic business acumen to deliver sustainable cultural programs. Adept in grant writing, community engagement, event production, and art consulting for private collectors, institutions, and public spaces.
Bilingual: English / Spanish

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic arts leadership & program development

  • Curating & exhibition design

  • Community & stakeholder engagement

  • Grant writing & fundraising strategy

  • Artist mentorship & professional development

  • Marketing, branding & social media strategy

  • Event production & sponsorship acquisition

  • Budgeting & operational oversight

SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Curated, produced, and participated in 50+ exhibitions and cultural events since 2020, from solo shows to large-scale, multi-artist festivals engaging thousands of attendees.

  • Secured multiple grants (Community Foundation of Broward, Broward County Cultural Division) to expand access to the arts for both nonprofit and personal projects.

  • Vice President, Las Olas Capital Arts — Spearheaded marketing, fundraising, and operations for one of Fort Lauderdale’s leading arts nonprofits.

  • Founded Art Lab Co., blending entrepreneurship and artistry to connect artists with exhibitions, collectors, and hospitality spaces.

  • Recognized with multiple juried awards for original artworks, including 2nd place at ArtsUnited “Contagious,” FAB’s “Art Share,” and BFA’s “Art & Stroll.”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder / Artist / Curator – Art Lab Co., Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018 – Present

  • Develops and maintains a diverse art portfolio, commissions, and collaborations with private clients, collectors, and institutions.

  • Curates high-profile exhibits in hospitality venues, cultural institutions, and public art festivals.

  • Consults on art acquisitions, display strategies, and brand alignment for businesses and private collections.

  • Mentors emerging artists in marketing, pricing, portfolio development, exhibit preparation, and grant writing.

Vice President – Las Olas Capital Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022 – 2025

  • Directed marketing, programming, and operational strategy for the nonprofit, overseeing 15+ annual events.

  • Designed and executed community engagement initiatives, boosting visibility and donor support.

  • Led grant applications and secured critical funding to expand programming.

  • Managed social media presence, PR campaigns, and sponsorship relations, growing audience reach exponentially.

Marketing & Office Administration – Las Olas Capital Advisors, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022 – 2024

  • Developed integrated marketing campaigns supporting both financial services and philanthropic arts initiatives.

  • Coordinated logistics, vendor relations, and promotional materials for high-profile corporate and community events.

Pharmacy Manager – Publix Pharmacy, Multiple Locations
2014 – 2021

  • Led operations across four high-volume locations, managing staffing, customer relations, and strategic growth.

  • Cultivated leadership, problem-solving, and operational skills transferable to arts management.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & CURATORIAL PROJECTS

  • Las Olas Capital Arts 10th Year Anniversary SoirĂ©e – Curated and coordinated 20+ artists, producing an event that raised over $90,000 for the arts.

  • Charity Art Exhibit – Curated 16+ artists for Fort Lauderdale Tower Club’s Charity Exhibit benefiting South Florida Symphony Orchestra (2025).

  • Concours Art Exhibits – Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach International Boat Shows (2022–2024).

  • Solo & Duo Exhibits – Curated multiple artist exhibitions at Las Olas Capital Arts (2022–2025).

  • Public Art Events – Collaborated with Riverwalk for multiple arts events (2023–2025).

  • Hospitality Art Installations – YOLO Restaurant, Shooters Waterfront, Bubbles & Pearls, Kava Jive.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) – Palm Beach Atlantic University May 2013
Bachelor of Science – Florida Atlantic University May 2009

EXHIBITS & AWARDS (Selected)

2025

  • Aug – Curated Solo Exhibit for Hector Prado at Las Olas Capital Arts

  • Jun – Produced event raising $90,000 for the arts; Tunnel Vision Pop-Up at Tunnel Top Park; Charity Art Exhibit benefiting South Florida Symphony Orchestra

  • Apr – Participated in BFA ‘Art and Stroll’

  • Feb – Curated Solo Exhibit for Suzanne Barton at Las Olas Capital Arts

2024

  • Oct – Curated Solo Exhibit for Heather Renee at Las Olas Capital Arts

  • May – Curated Solo Exhibit for Danny Glass

  • Apr – BFA ‘Art and Stroll’ (“Pink Bull” – 2nd Place)

  • Jan – Pop-up Art Exhibit on Las Olas Boulevard by Art13

2023

  • Nov – FAB ‘Art Share’ (“Blue Bull” – 2nd Place)

  • Oct – Solo Exhibit for Lori Pratico at Las Olas Capital Arts; Concours Exhibit (Ft Lauderdale Boat Show)

  • Sep – ‘Pop Art Show,’ Shooters Restaurant

  • Jun – 20-Artist Exhibit at Las Olas Capital Arts

  • Apr – Charity Art Exhibit benefiting South Florida Symphony Orchestra (Tower Club)

  • Mar – Riverwalk International Food Festival; ‘Pop-ism’; ‘A Celebration of Women Artists and Art’; Concours (West Palm Beach Boat Show); Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews

2022

  • Dec – ‘Board of Directors’ Exhibit by Arts United

  • Nov – ‘Christmas on Las Olas’ with Las Olas Capital Arts

  • Oct – Concours Exhibit (Ft Lauderdale Boat Show); Live painting for ‘Art Collective’ at The Wilder

  • Sep – Private Darioush Wine Dinner at YOLO with Heather Renee; Solo Exhibit by Arts United at Bona Italian

  • Apr – Art District at Sunfest (West Palm Beach); Charity Art Exhibit benefiting Florida Children’s Theater (Tower Club)

  • Mar – WiltonArt Silent Auction at Pride Corner Art and Frame

2021

  • Dec – ‘Contagious!’ (2nd Place for “Just Another Tuesday”); ‘Board of Directors’ Exhibit

  • Nov – ‘Diversity in Visual Arts,’ Lake Worth

  • Oct – Solo Exhibit at Martha’s Vineyard Museum

  • Aug – ‘Ribbons for the Children’ by Arts United

  • Jul – ‘Best of Arts United,’ The Box Gallery; ‘Pharmacopeia,’ Chateau Gallery; ‘Back Together,’ Art Vision Exhibit (Honorable Mention)

2020

  • Nov – Solo Exhibit at ‘Bubbles and Pearls,’ Wilton Manors

  • Aug – 3-day ‘Gallery Night’ multi-artist exhibit (Zero Empty Spaces)

  • Jun – ‘United and Proud’ Virtual Exhibition by Arts United