Staff Bios

The people behind HANG ART are as important as the art we display. Find out what makes us tick.


DJ DJ Harmon, Director

DJ Harmon has more than 10 years' experience in contemporary arts management, corporate art consulting, and independent curating for public programs. Harmon contributes as an art and culture writer, and continues to write as a critic for contemporary art shows worldwide. She has served as an art adviser to private and institutional art collectors and holds a B.A. in art history from San Francisco State University. Harmon's exhibition management history includes work at the NTT InterCommunication Center ICC (Tokyo), the 4th Seoul International New Media Art Biennale (Seoul), the New York Art Expo (NY), and the NeoCon World Trade's Fair (Chicago)
 
Suave Piero Piero Spadaro

A native San Franciscan, Piero first visited HANG ART in 1999 as part of an art class, and it wasn't long before he became a full-blown art addict. Piero first offered us his talents as an intern, and now works for the gallery on his breaks from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in printmaking. A whiz with experimental techniques and materials, Piero is the man to ask if you're curious about how a work of art was made.
 
Suave Piero Erica Willingham

Erica moved to San Francisco in 2004 after graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in Art History. She remains true to her Texas roots but admires San Francisco’s rich culture and beautiful surrounding landscape. After working in the commercial furnishings industry for over three years, Erica recently changed her career path to pursue her passion for art. Erica comes to HANG ART with interest in absorbing the contemporary art scene, interacting with practicing artists, and learning the ropes of gallery management, without neglecting her side business in cheese tasting.
 
Suave Piero Jenny Hay

Bay Area native Jenny Hay joins the Hang Art Team with a wealth of experience in the arts, gained while working as Director of the Canvas Gallery and teaching Art History for several years at the San Francisco Art Institute and at San Francisco State University. Hay earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and her Master's from San Francisco State University. Jenny Hay likes to quote Oscar Wilde, who said "Life's too important to be taken so seriously," and loves the color blue, especially blue jeans, most especially fancy blue jeans.
 
Suave Piero Heather Newmann

Heather relocated to San Francisco from her native Southern California in 2006 to pursue a career in the arts. She is a graduate of the art history program at UCLA, and comes to Hang Art with experience in styling, photography, and casting. Because of her obsession with vintage clothing and Mid Century Furniture, Heather is drawn to contemporary art with a retro feel. The patience and tenacity required to shop vintage serves her clients well, because she has a knack for finding the perfect piece of artwork for anyone. If you're looking for something to hang above your Eames Lounger, Heather is your girl.