Meet our team
Nikki Iacovella
Fair Director
Joining us in early 2011, Nikki has an extensive background in gallery management and administration, and brings with her a keen understanding of the needs of the fair's exhibitors. Before joining our US team, Nikki worked as a Gallery Manager for the Alcaston Gallery, the Untitled Gallery in Melbourne, and for the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne as a Membership Coordinator.
Nikki has a B.A. in Art History/Archaeology from the University of Queensland, Australia and a Post Graduate Diploma of Arts Management from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Joining us in early 2011, Nikki has an extensive background in gallery management and administration, and brings with her a keen understanding of the needs of the fair's exhibitors. Before joining our US team, Nikki worked as a Gallery Manager for the Alcaston Gallery, the Untitled Gallery in Melbourne, and for the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne as a Membership Coordinator.
Nikki has a B.A. in Art History/Archaeology from the University of Queensland, Australia and a Post Graduate Diploma of Arts Management from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Fair Manager
Kira brings years of experience in art events planning, production and management to the Affordable Art Fair team. As an artist herself, she believes the best way to encourage emerging talent is to support the galleries and institutions that exhibit contemporary art.
After receiving her BFA in Fibers and Arts Administration from the University of Oregon, Kira relocated to Seattle to open Interstitial Theatre, a gallery dedicated to exhibiting video and new media art. As the founding Director of Interstitial Theatre, she has successfully produced numerous exhibitions and consistent programming.
Kira brings years of experience in art events planning, production and management to the Affordable Art Fair team. As an artist herself, she believes the best way to encourage emerging talent is to support the galleries and institutions that exhibit contemporary art.
After receiving her BFA in Fibers and Arts Administration from the University of Oregon, Kira relocated to Seattle to open Interstitial Theatre, a gallery dedicated to exhibiting video and new media art. As the founding Director of Interstitial Theatre, she has successfully produced numerous exhibitions and consistent programming.
Kira Burge
Managing Director
Paul studied at Kings College, London, before working in the City for 9 years and running an online gallery alongside for 3 of those.
Fortunately for us, he was lucky enough to meet Will and joined the team as Director of Development in January 2007. Since then, he has launched new fairs across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Aside from art, Paul loves adventure and travel (especially when it can include some hammock time).
Paul studied at Kings College, London, before working in the City for 9 years and running an online gallery alongside for 3 of those.
Fortunately for us, he was lucky enough to meet Will and joined the team as Director of Development in January 2007. Since then, he has launched new fairs across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Aside from art, Paul loves adventure and travel (especially when it can include some hammock time).
Paul Matthews
Marketing Manager
Melissa joined the Affordable Art Fair in 2011. Prior to this Melissa worked at Chelsea Art Museum, has collaborated with various arts non-profits including Humble Arts Foundation and Artbridge, and has interned with the likes Austin Museum of Art, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Cantanker Magazine.
Having studied at The New School in New York City where she specialized in Arts Management and achieved a MS in Non-profit management, Melissa also has a BA in Rhetoric and Writing from the University of Texas. Dedicated to fostering the growth of young artists and emerging galleries, Melissa is an active member of the New Art Dealers Alliance.
Melissa joined the Affordable Art Fair in 2011. Prior to this Melissa worked at Chelsea Art Museum, has collaborated with various arts non-profits including Humble Arts Foundation and Artbridge, and has interned with the likes Austin Museum of Art, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Cantanker Magazine.
Having studied at The New School in New York City where she specialized in Arts Management and achieved a MS in Non-profit management, Melissa also has a BA in Rhetoric and Writing from the University of Texas. Dedicated to fostering the growth of young artists and emerging galleries, Melissa is an active member of the New Art Dealers Alliance.
Melissa Netecke
Sponsorship Manager
Joining us in the Fall of 2010, Sasha has a B.A in Art History from George Washington University, and an M.A. in Visual Arts Administration from NYU, with a concentration in curatorial studies. She has previously worked for the Museum of Modern Art, artnet, and Time Out Magazine.
Sasha has also curated a number of group and solo shows in Brooklyn and around New York featuring the work of young, emerging artists. A passionate supporter of artists and their artistic visions, working for the Affordable Art Fair allows Sasha to continue her support on a much larger, and more international scale.
Joining us in the Fall of 2010, Sasha has a B.A in Art History from George Washington University, and an M.A. in Visual Arts Administration from NYU, with a concentration in curatorial studies. She has previously worked for the Museum of Modern Art, artnet, and Time Out Magazine.
Sasha has also curated a number of group and solo shows in Brooklyn and around New York featuring the work of young, emerging artists. A passionate supporter of artists and their artistic visions, working for the Affordable Art Fair allows Sasha to continue her support on a much larger, and more international scale.
Sasha Okshteyn
MD - US
Bringing over 30 years of experience in consumer retailing and marketing to the Affordable Art Fair, Anne began her career selling boxes of Girl Scout cookies at age 12. Many years later and her love of selling edible items lives on through her own business which sells gourmet Scottish foods in the US.
From 1999-2003, Anne was owner and CEO of Caswell-Massey Co. Ltd., Americas Oldest Chemists and Perfumers Since 1752, which she sold in 2003. She holds an A.B. by Harvard magna cum laude in Economics, and an MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School. Anne joined us in 2010 as non-executive Director, and is currently a Managing Director on a part time basis.
Bringing over 30 years of experience in consumer retailing and marketing to the Affordable Art Fair, Anne began her career selling boxes of Girl Scout cookies at age 12. Many years later and her love of selling edible items lives on through her own business which sells gourmet Scottish foods in the US.
From 1999-2003, Anne was owner and CEO of Caswell-Massey Co. Ltd., Americas Oldest Chemists and Perfumers Since 1752, which she sold in 2003. She holds an A.B. by Harvard magna cum laude in Economics, and an MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School. Anne joined us in 2010 as non-executive Director, and is currently a Managing Director on a part time basis.
Anne Robinson