Steph Neary

Manager

www.stephneary.com

Steph Neary is a self-taught artist based in Pittsburgh, PA, known for her heirloom-inspired creations using vintage and reclaimed materials. Since moving to Pittsburgh in 2006, she has developed a distinctive style that blends fine art and craftwork, drawing from themes of folklore, childhood play, traditional craft techniques, and underground comix.

Neary's diverse professional background includes roles as an arts educator, sign painter, community organizer, mentor, puppet maker and set designer. She has collaborated with a wide range of organizations, including the City of Pittsburgh's CitiParks, Pittsburgh Zine Fair, Giant Eagle Market District, Boys & Girls Club of America, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Handmade Arcade, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, VaultArt Studio, Bunker Projects, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Prototype PGH, Winchester Thurston School, VisitPittsburgh, The Glitterbox Theater, and Mattress Factory.

 

Sam Berner

Artist Mentor

https://www.threeriversclayworks.com/

Sam Berner is a ceramic artist and painter that dabbles in video and performance art. He got his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Penn State in 2009 and his Master of Fine Arts from University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2013. Sam grew up in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, moving to Pittsburgh in 2013.  

 

Cicely Murray

Artist Mentor

Cicely Murray is an artist and educator who grew up in the rust belt of western PA. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2018, then her Masters of Art Education from Carlow University in 2021. She has worked as a ceramic educator in Pittsburgh since 2019 and has a background in therapeutic creative arts. Cicely’s porcelain vessels and sculptures often feature faces and patterns inspired by sketchbook daydreams and doodles.