Craig Smith

Craig Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Florida. His work focuses on human-to-human interactivity in contemporary art, particularly through photography, sound, and socially engaged performances. He has curated major exhibitions such as Art of Sport (2013) and the Ghillie Suit Series (2019-2020), addressing societal issues through art. His research explores curatorial practices and spaces of encounter, with publications including Training Manual for Relational Art and the upcoming Relational Art: A Guided Tour (2023).

• Teaching appointments: New York University, Goldsmiths College, and London College of Communication.
• Director of Culture at Column Health (2014-2021), where he shaped clinical environments for mental health clinics.

His sound art projects with Lunacy Records include albums like Parasite and Endless Nights, showcased in venues such as the Tate Modern and the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Awards include grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Smith’s work bridges art and activism, exemplified by his collaborations with institutions like the Scope International Art Fair, where he integrated art with public health initiatives like Narcan distribution.