Diane Giardi (painting), creates and exhibits in multi-mediums including porcelain, handmade paper and encaustics. She received an MFA in ceramics from Syracuse University ('94), a certificate in graphic design from The Massachusetts College of Art ('85) and a BS in Art Education from The University of Vermont ('79).

Her work has been shown in many national exhibitions including The Carnegie Museum of Art, The Everson Museum of Art, Penn State University, The Newark Museum of Art and Octagon Center for the Arts. She has taught at various schools and Universities including Syracuse University, The University of Southern Maine, Endicott College and The DeCordova Museum School.