The Artexpo Team

At Artexpo, we’re passionate about helping artists promote their work and grow their businesses. We think Andy Warhol had it spot-on when he said, decades ago, “Making money is art, and working is art, and good business is the best art.”

In a nutshell, we’re here because we believe artists should receive fair compensation for their talent, and we’re driven to find innovative new ways to make that happen. Here’s a look inside the Artexpo Team:

Eric Smith

Show Director

Eric Smith grew up riding and racing motorcycles and went on to work for Martin Lawrence Galleries, selling Warhol, Rosenquist, Haring and more. Twenty years later, he’s still blazing trails for artists and the art world. As CEO of Artexpo, Eric is the driving force of creativity behind our business… > read more

Rick Barnett

Managing Director – Business Development Group

Owning and operating 6 fine art galleries 1992 thru 1996, Mr. Barnett developed extensive retail expertise in the field of Fine Art. As Senior Vice President of Retail Development for Media Arts Group Inc. from 1996-2004, he designed and developed a chain of 400+ galleries, working with gallery owners and licensing partners around the globe.> read more

Linda Mariano

Education Director

With a career that spans 30 years, Linda is a leader in marketing, brand management, e-commerce and promotion initiatives for major retailers, specialty retail, art industry, licensing partnerships, media and entertainment, as well as entrepreneurial business environments. Now through her own company, LM² Art Marketing & Licensing, Linda brings her years of experience to help outstanding artists and art industry leaders set and achieve high goals.> read more

Stacy Dalton

Creative Director

Stacy Dalton works, dreams and eats design, hording brochures, ads and cereal boxes for inspiration. At Artexpo, she oversees design on everything from web content to email campaigns, our Show Guide and office decor. > read more

Christine Schrum

Director of Social Media

Director of Social Media Dubbed a “chatterbox” by her grade school teachers, Christine has parlayed her gift for gab into a career as the voice of Artexpo – using Twitter, Facebook and blogs to engage artists in an ongoing, open dialog on everything Artexpo. > read more