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 LEADERSHIP TEAM
MICHAEL TARDIOLI
Director of Education
he/him
Pedagogical Philosophy, Mentorship, Talent Scout
OLIVIA JOHNSTON
Projects and Presentations Instructor
she/her
Professional Development, Art Scene Navigator, Community Engagement
NEEKO PALUZZI
Portfolio and Exhibition Concepts Instructor
he/him
Concept Development, Exhibition Planning, Portfolio Design, Student Support Liaison
INSTRUCTORS
BEN WELLAND
Instructor
ADRIEN DUEY
Commercial + Studio Lighting Instructor
JIM LAMONT
Instructor at Large
AMY BRUCE
History + Theory Instructor
JULIE MELASCHENKO
Instructor
RUTH LESS
Darkroom Instructor
JOHN HEALEY
Instructor
ERIC REID
Lightroom + Photoshop Instructor
WHITNEY LEWIS-SMITH
Instructor at Large