Poets and Artists: To see our poets and artists and read comments about their work, go to the Posters page and click on a name. You can also go to the Syracuse Post-Standard to view a video interview with Pat Flowers (pictured here) and Gabe Eng-Goetz, collaborating poet and artist from the 2008 poster series.

Jim Emmons, co-founder of the Syracuse Poster Project, with Prof. Roger DeMuth. Jim conceived of the project in 2000, and with Roger’s help, made it a reality. As project coordinator, he continues to bring people together to make the project happen. He’s pictured selling poster prints at the annual Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival.

Roger DeMuth, professor in the illustration program at Syracuse University, and co-founder of the Syracuse Poster Project. Roger’s Advanced Illustration Class illustrates the annual poster series. When not teaching, Roger works as an independent designer and illustrator from his home studio in Cazenovia. The work includes: children’s books, puzzles, maps, packaging, garden design, historic preservation, and panoramic photography. View it at www.demuthdesign.com

Charlene Vellano, manager of the Downtown Copy Center, the producer of our poster prints. A native of Fairmount, Charlene lives in Onondaga County. She enjoys gardening and keeping in touch with family. Charlene has recently found a passion for golfing.

Ed Feola, graphic artist and printer at the Downtown Copy Center, the producer of our poster prints. Ed grew up in Solvay, but now enjoys the countryside of southern Onondaga County. He fills orders for poster prints, and keeps the prints sharp and properly colored. In his leisure, he enjoys photography, gardening and golf.

Peter Chan, information technology specialist for The Copy Centers, the producer of our poster prints. Peter designed our web site from the ground up. A native of New York City, he graduated from Syracuse University, and remained here to establish himself as a tech specialist. He enjoys cooking and has an interest in aviation. He’s pictured at his favorite supermarket.

John Paratore, owner of Paratore Signs in Mattydale. John uses sophisticated digital printers to print our large-format posters—the ones for the downtown poster kiosks. Paratore Signs was established by John’s dad, back in the day of hand-painted signs. It continues as a family business, with help from John’s wife, Paige, their daughter, Valerie, and son-in-law, Ian.

Chuck McFadden, director of maintenance for the Downtown Committee of Syracuse. Chuck and his crew change out the poster panels, and do a lot to keep downtown attractive. They also run the long-standing downtown farmer’s market, Tuesdays during the summer, at Salina and Washington Streets. It’s a great market.

Tom Cunningham and Tina Parker, co-owners of Eureka Crafts, 210 Walton St., in the downtown district of Armory Square. Tom and Tina were among the pioneers of Armory Square. They opened Eureka just as the former warehouse district was reinventing itself. Eureka was an early supporter of the Poster Project, selling poster prints, and has a long tradition of selling and supporting authentic crafts.