Meet Our Team
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Vartan Poghosian

executive director

Holly Flitcroft 

assistant director

instructors

Emily Gilman - Creative Movement / Drumming
Derek Heckmann  - Pottery
Peter Himmelman - Pottery
Melinda Karastury - Creative Movement / Pottery
Victor Lenuzza - Painting
Susan Macrina - Painting / Silk Dyeing 
Justin Mastrangelo - Pottery
Ashley Peretin - Pottery
Alexandra Peretin - Pottery
Stephen Wameling - Painting
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​WE ARE 4 elements studio


Mission Statement:
4 Elements Studio is a community arts center dedicated to engaging and educating the community through a range of artistic experiences and programming. We strive to provide opportunities and resources to artists, the community and individuals with a wide spectrum of disabilities by offering workshops, gallery space, exhibitions, work space and equipment to the public.

About:
4 Elements Studio provides a nurturing environment for artists at all levels, encouraging participation in the arts through advocacy, education and outreach, and serving as a vital creative resource for the community. 4 Elements Studio’s arts programming provides an alternative, effective outlet for expression and has been developed for each student wanting to explore new opportunities to create.  Our goal is to empower, motivate and inspire each artist.

4 Elements Studio was founded by ceramic artist Vartan Poghosian. His passion for the arts and arts education in the community was the main goal for establishing 4 Elements Studio.

4 Elements Studio is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit art organization in downtown Utica, New York. 

We are located on 730 Broadway, Utica, New York. You can find us directly across Utica City Hall in the Westminster Building.

hours of operations

Monday 9-3 pm
Tuesday 9-3 pm
Wednesday 9-3 pm
Thursday 9-3 pm
Friday 9-3 pm
Saturday 9-3 pm
Sunday : Closed or by appointments