Spiro Arts Staff & Board of Directors
Justin Parisi-Smith
Director of Spiro Arts
Contact info: justin@spiroarts.org
Justin graduated from Alfred University where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in glassblowing and ceramic sculpture, while also earning an Art Education teaching certificate. Upon graduation Justin was an Artist-in-Residence at the Genesee Center for Arts and Education in N.Y. where he continued to work on his humorous six feet tall clay sculptures of 1980’s iconic figures. Justin is a practicing artist, and show's his work in galleries from New York to Washington. His extensive teaching experience includes workshops and lectures at many universities, and art centers aroung the country. In addition, Justin has worked with many non-profits over the past ten years including: The Pilchuck Glass School, The Salt Lake Art Center, Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, and the Genesee Pottery. Justin joined Spiro Arts in 2008.
Board of Directors:
President: Rory Murphy
Principal in Paladin Development Partners, L.L.C ; MBA, University of Utah. BS, Natural Resources Science, University of Vermont; AS, Law Enforcement, Champlain College
Vice President: Chris Conabee
Principal in Paladin Development Partners, L.L.C ; MBA Columbia University; BA, Economics, University of Utah
Treasurer: Karen Terzian
Art Consultant and owner of Terzian Galleries in Park City
Secretary: John Helton
Artist, sculpture and furniture maker; BFA, Parson's School of Design