Jenni Parido
Jenni Parido | |
|---|---|
 Parido in 2026 | |
| Education | University of Tampa |
| Occupation | Nonprofit executive |
| Employer | American Arts Conservancy |
| Known for | Commissioner of the American Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, co-founder of Feed Pet Purveyor |
Jenni Parido is the commissioner of the American Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale and the executive director of the American Arts Conservancy.[1][2]
Career
Parido studied graphic design at the University of Tampa.[1]
From 2014 to 2023, Parido operated a Tampa-based boutique pet store called Feed Pet Purveyor,[2] which was described online as “a healthy lifestyle market for pets and their people.”[1]
Prior to her appointment as the commissioner, she was largely unknown in the art world.[2] When asked by CNN about her previous arts experience, Parido pointed to her interest in the arts since college.[3]
American Arts Conservancy
Parido founded the American Arts Conservancy, which became a non-profit in June 2025,[4][5] which described its mission is to “identify and fund the restoration and conservation of historic American paintings, drawings and sculpture.”[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Small, Zachary (2026-04-19). "With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the 'Art Olympics'?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 3 "What Is the Mysterious New Group Behind Trump's Venice Biennale Pick?". Artnet News. 2025-11-25. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Palumbo, Jacqui (2026-04-23). "At the 'art world Olympics,' Team USA is chaotic". CNN. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Trump's Art Advisor, Embassy Intrigue & The Big Olowski Resurfaces!". Puck. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (2013-05-09). "American Arts Conservancy Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
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