​Kevin Lay & Roxanna Zarnegar

Teaches at New Art Academy

​Kevin Lay, Director of Operations, ARCIS, Fine art + Collection Care

Kevin brings decades of experience in fine and decorative art storage, logistics and collection care for his role as Director of Operations for ARCIS, New York’s first and only FTZ designated for fine art. Kevin joined ARCIS in January 2016 after successfully spearheading the expansion and relocation of Fergus McCaffrey’s Upper East Side gallery to its vast new space in Chelsea, where he served as Director of Exhibitions, planning and mounting exhibitions and working with a roster of internationally recognized artists and artists’ estates.

He previously served as manager of Crozier Fine Arts’ 21st Street storage facility in Chelsea and Crozier’s decorative arts facility and Long Island warehouse. While at Crozier, Kevin applied his combined expertise in art services, client relations, and retail management to provide his clients with first-hand personalized service while stewarding the safety and security of their collections.

After his tenure at Crozier, Kevin was Director of Gallery Services for internationally recognized industry leader Dietl International. In this role, he oversaw moving a broad range of art, antiques and other objects of great value on a global scale; and planned and arranged installations and private viewings on behalf of artists, galleries, auction houses and other institutions.

With discretion and an understanding of every aspect of art, artists and the business of art, Kevin Lay has developed and maintains an unparalleled reputation in the business of art services.

Roxanna Zarnegar

Roxanna served as Chief Operating Officer of Christie's Americas, where she was a key thought leader that authored several strategy proposals, which redefined end-to-end processes, instituted a succession plan and supported technology integration.

Roxanna also served as Senior Vice President at Artnet where she re-designed their art marketplace platform which won an Honorary Webby Design award.

Roxanna teaches at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Parsons School of Design.