Artists and academics in their own right, our team brings critical knowledge and unique career experiences to the SPAO community.
ADMINISTRATION
JONATHAN HOBIN
Creative Director
he/him
Leadership, Strategy, Fundraising
KAYLEIGH NEWELL
Operations Manager
she/they
Operations, Finance Management, Human Resources
KATIE LYDIATT
Gallery Manager
she/her
Gallery and Residency Management, Grants, Board Liaison
ROB LITTLE
Part-Time Studies Coordinator
he/him
Recreational Studies Coordination, Facility and Equipment, Outreach
Jill Stewart
Marketing Coordinator
she/her
Marketing, Communications, Design Content
EDUCATION
MICHAEL TARDIOLI
Director of Education
he/him
Pedagogical Philosophy, Mentorship, Talent Scout
JOHN HEALEY
Studio Instructor + Equipment Expert
he/him
Studio Instructor, Studies Ambassador, Equipment Expert
JAMIE POTVIN
Darkroom Instructor + Student Support Liason
they/them
Analogue Process Expert, Health and Safety, Student Support
OLIVIA JOHNSTON
Projects and Presentations Instructor
she/her
Professional Development, Art Scene Navigator, Community Engagement
AMY BRUCE
History + Theory Instructor
she/her
Photo History, Theory, and Critical Writing
WHITNEY LEWIS-SMITH
Instructor
she/her
JIM LAMONT
Instructor
he/him
ADRIEN DUEY
Instructor
he/him
ANDREA CAMPBELL
Instructor
she/her