The Art Business News Editorial Team
 Eric Smith,PublisherERIC SMITH is a true art world insider with years of industry experience. Smith is the CEO of Artexpo New York and former Vice President of Summit Business Media, the world’s leading producer of art shows and art-related trade publications. Smith also spent several years as Director of Martin Lawrence Galleries, where he managed more than 20 galleries in California, Colorado and Hawaii and quickly developed a passion for modern and contemporary art, selling Warhol, Rosenquist, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg and Keith Haring.Contact Eric at eric@artbusinessnews.com or 216-225-0962. |
 Rick Barnett,ABN Contributing EditorWith extensive specialty retail expertise, RICK BARNETT brings a wealth of successful experience. As the former Senior Vice President of Retail Development for Media Arts Group Inc., Barnett designed and developed a worldwide retail chain of 400+ exclusive Thomas Kinkade galleries. Barnett also owned seven Thomas Kinkade galleries in Monterey/Carmel and Southern California. Barnett has hosted television shows in the United States, Canada and the U.K. and has been the on-air host for numerous trade media communication programs. Contact Rick at rick.barnett@artexpostudio.com. |
 Robert Reeder,ABN Contributing EditorROBERT REEDER is a successful Internet enterprise pioneer in the art industry. He was the Vice President of ArtSelect, Inc., the world’s premiere online custom frame shop and art gallery, from 1997 to 2008. Reeder is currently COO for Artexpo Studio, where he manages business and product development, Internet marketing strategy and team-building. Contact Robert at robert@artexpostudio.com |
 Jennifer M. Wood,ABN Editor-in-ChiefJENNIFER M. WOOD comes to ABN with more than a decade of successful arts publishing experience. Since 2000, she has steered the creative vision of MovieMaker Magazine, the world’s best-selling independent movie magazine. A publishing expert with an extensive background and books, magazines and new media, Wood is the author of six books, including the best-selling Mr. Cheap’s budget living series. She is a blogger for Condé Nast Traveler and a regular contributor to Time Out New York, Script Magazine and Rue Morgue. Contact Jenn at jenn@artbusinessnews.com or 212-255-1030.
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 Craig Kausen,ABN Contributing EditorCRAIG KAUSEN is the President & CEO of Linda Jones Enterprises and Chuck Jones Galleries. He is also the Chairman of the Board of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. As a former computer engineer and college instructor in computer science and engineering, Kausen continues his interests in computer technology today. |
 Litsa Spanos,ABN Contributing EditorLITSA SPANOS started Art Design Consultants, Inc. (ADC) in 1991 with only two customers. Since then, she has increased her customer base to more 2,000. Her award-winning, retail/wholesale art gallery specializes in corporate and residential art consulting. |
 Rebecca Pahle,ABN Associate EditorREBECCA PAHLE spent her formative years in North Carolina, where she studied history and film at UNC-Charlotte and learned to appreciate the artistry that goes into really good banana pudding. She moved to New York City in 2008 and has served as the Associate Editor of MovieMaker Magazine since 2009. Contact Rebecca at rebecca@artbusinessnews.com. |
 Michael Pacitti,ABN Contributing EditorMICHAEL PACITTI, IDEC, CPF, has worked in the art, design and framing industry for more than 25 years. He is currently associated with the Color Marketing Group and the Color Association of the United States (C.A.U.S.), where he has been teaching seminars on color and design to interior designers and custom picture framers throughout North America, Europe and China for 25 years. |
 Dale Stephens,ABN Contributing EditorDALE STEPHENS has more than 25 years of experience in the printing industry. He has worked as an independent graphic designer, a color separation photographer and was responsible for color control for MIU Press in Iowa and American Graphics in Atlanta. He is currently Director of Production at Artexpo Studio, where he researches and manages photo-capturing, image reproduction and production effi ciencies to deliver the highest print quality to artists. Contact Dale at dale@artexpostudio.com. |
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