2025 Holiday Market Jurors

Sam Laffey

Artist & Co-Owner, Porter Loves

I am enthusiastic about helping artists, and creative business owners find their definition of success. I’ve found that building websites, designing business cards, or developing a marketing strategy can be overwhelming for folks who put all their energy into their creative work.

I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Fine Art, with a double concentration in Painting and Sculpture, and a BA in Psychology in 2006. I earned my Masters of Arts Management from the Heinz College in 2007. I then served for ten years as the Design & New Media Manager at Pittsburgh Glass Center, an organization dedicated to supporting glass artists. In 2024, I completed 6 years of volunteer service on the board of Brew House Arts.