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Coming from a family of five generations of artists Spencer Sussman has grown up surrounded by and exposed to the different mediums, fields, scales, culture and history offered in the art world. In 2004 Spencer moved from Hoosick Falls, NY to study Fine Art in Brooklyn NY, and Florence Italy with Pratt Institute where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art.

In 2009 Spencer furthered his education at Pratt Institute in Fine Art Appraisal with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) while working for some of the most prestigious fine art dealers, auction houses, and galleries in New York City. Spencer passed the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USAP) exams in 2008 as set by Congress and is currently a candidate member with ASA. This authorizes him to create legal documents pertaining to the value of art.

In 2011 Spencer was hired by Pratt Institute to work in Education for Admissions. He was responsible for grading portfolio applications to determine acceptance and merit scholarships. This role included in-person portfolio reviews to which Spencer helped guide the applicant in a clear direction of what needed improvement and how to achieve their goals.

While working in admissions Spencer traveled to dozens of schools worldwide and met with hundreds of students with various, backgrounds, skills, and cultures. Teaching portfolio development courses and reviewing student work has given many young artists the opportunity to express their concepts and ideas and get real feedback and guidance from an experienced artist.

Recently Spencer has been working as a Studio Artist on several personal and commissioned projects. These projects include paintings, drawings, mold making/casting, monuments, facades, murals, and interior design and fabrication. Spencer is an experienced artist with an understanding of the many different ways in which art impacts our lives everyday. This knowledge allows him to share his perception with the creative minds of students to learn the history of art and inspire them to express themselves through their work.

Education

Bachelors, Fine Art, Pratt Institute