John Loscuito

John Loscuito serves as Gallery Director at Florida Gulf Coast University within the College of Arts & Sciences, overseeing the Wasmer Art Gallery in the Arts Complex, the ArtLab Research Center in the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, and additional project spaces across campus. He teaches Professional Practices (ART3838), a junior-level course preparing Art Majors for post-graduation careers.

His academic credentials include:

• MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• MBA from Marquette University

Loscuito's curatorial work emphasizes contemporary art engaging with current events and social issues, bridging regional and national artistic practices. His dual expertise in art and business informs both his gallery management and pedagogical approach.

Notable achievements encompass building a Permanent Collection of 2,500+ contemporary artworks, establishing an endowed fund for Art Galleries, securing decade-long grant funding, and launching an outdoor mural and sculpture park. These initiatives have significantly expanded the galleries' impact for both the university and Southwest Florida region.

Prior to FGCU, he taught studio courses at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, served seven years as Registrar at the Haggerty Museum of Art, and worked as an independent curator and art event producer.