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Matt began his career at William Smith’s in March of 2021. A studio art major and astronomy minor from Wheaton College in Norton, MA, Matt began his art pursuit as the studio manager for Tariki Studios, a ceramic sculpture studio in Meriden, NH. From there, Matt took the position of adjunct professor of wheel-thrown ceramics at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Following that, Matt accepted a position at the Hood Museum of Art where he designed and installed major exhibitions for nearly two decades. With many classes from the Williamstown Art Conservation Center completed, and a master class of bronze casting from Long Island University, Matt’s expertise in fine art, conservation, and media is extensive and continuing. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, Megan, Vivienne, and dog Tucker.

Patsy graduated Skidmore College with honors in 2014 with a major in art history and a minor in studio art. Following an internship at the Tucson Museum of Art, in 2016 she completed her master’s degree in fine and decorative art at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. She joined the Smith’s team in 2017 and is currently pursuing her American Society of Appraisers accreditation.