John Belardo

John Belardo is an Adjunct Professor in Sculpture at the New York Academy of Art, with additional roles as a faculty member at Lehman College (City University of New York) and a visiting scholar for the Institute for American Universities. His educational background includes studies at the New York Academy of Art, the Newington Cropsey Academy of Art, and an apprenticeship under Richard McDermott Miller.

Belardo's artistic and research focus spans monumental public installations, digital prototyping, large-scale ceramic sculpture, and developmental perception. His interdisciplinary work merges traditional techniques with contemporary technology, evidenced by exhibitions at institutions like Brookgreen Gardens, The Cathedral of St John the Divine, and the New York Hall of Science. Permanent installations reside at Georgetown University and Lehman College.

His scholarly contributions include publications on developmental perception in academic journals, and features in Drawing Magazine. Awards include the Gold Medal from the Hudson Valley Art Association and recognition as a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society.