Our Team

 

Laurie De Chiara

Co-Founder, Director

Laurie De Chiara, a New York City native, is an independent curator/ former gallerist with an MA in Contemporary Arts/ Arts Management. De Chiara has been a creative force wearing many different hats in the art world for more than two decades. 

Stefan Saffer

Director of Interactions

Born in Forchheim, Germany, Saffer is an actively practicing artist, and his work includes paper-cuts, installations and social engagement. He is also a faculty member teaching at The School of VIsual Arts (SVA) in NYC in Art Practice, MA Program.

Harrison Nir

Producer

Harrison is a versatile creative producer working with artists, presenters, filmmakers, and organizations in service of thriving, interdependent arts ecosystems and impact storytelling projects. He is the founder of Run Artist Run, a creative consultancy developing emerging artists, and a sound artist whose work is grounded in documentary storytelling.

Kelly Jean Duff

Gallery & Events Coordinator

Kelly is a creative manager, art director, and brand designer with a long track record of managing teams and high-level creative at notable companies such as HelloFresh and Microsoft. Among her many skills, she excels at drawing your dog in their own likeness and, thereby, making you laugh and cry at the same time.