Cassian Gower
@cassiangower
I create visual art and photography while supporting gallery exhibitions, events, and merchandise sales.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I'm building my visual arts practice through an Honours degree at Nelson Mandela University, alongside freelance photography and advanced Adobe Photoshop work.
At GradEx, I help set up exhibitions with more than 80 people and support communication between artists and gallery assistants.
At Bird Street Gallery, I manage wine-serving stations, communicate with visitors and the gallery team, and prepare glassware for future exhibits.
With Five Sided Records, I manage entry-fee and merchandise payments by card and cash, and work as part of the team delivering a cross-country music tour.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Doorman and Merchandise Salesman
Five Sided Records
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for managing money through entry fees and merchandise sales, with the use of card and cash payments. Worked as part of a team to deliver a successful cross country music tour.
Wine Server
Bird Street Gallery
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Successfully served at and managed wine serving stations. Communicated effectively with Gallery owner, fellow wine servers and visitors. Cleaned and packed wine glasses at the end of exhibits, ready to be used for the next exhibit.
Freelance Photographer
Group exhibitions
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Set up exhibitions with over 80 other people. Managed a professional setup with the communication between artists and gallery assistants.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Teacher Record
120 Hour TEFL Certificate, TEFL
2025 -
Pursuing a 120 Hour TEFL Certificate, ongoing since December 2025.
Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor's Degree, Visual Arts
2026 -
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts, ongoing since April 2026.
Neurodiversity Centre
Introduction to Autism and Facilitation Course, Autism and Facilitation
2025 -
Pursuing an Introduction to Autism and Facilitation Course, ongoing since August 2025.
Nelson Mandela University
Honour's degree, Visual Arts
2025 -
Pursuing an Honour's degree in Visual Arts, ongoing since January 2025.
Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor's degree, Visual Arts
2023 - 2025
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from 2023 to December 2025.
Parktown Highschool for Girls
Matric Certificate, General
2021 - 2021
Grade: 2 distinctions
Activities and societies: Canoeing Captain; Canoeing half-colours
Completed Grade 12 in 2021, earning a Matric Certificate with 2 distinctions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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