When asked about his favorite things in life, he says he enjoys smooth jazz, the ocean, his children, and his three-year old granddaughter. Art began his career in radio back in 1977 while attending the Rhode Island School of Broadcasting. He was on the air at another local am radio station and since then has worked at six other radio stations throughout our state. He is an active member of the Newport Lodge of Elks, The Middletown Knights of Columbus and the General Rosencrans Assembly 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He is also a member of several committees like, Newport Religious Heritage Week committee, Newport Improvement Community Effort Committee, and the Seaman's Church Institute board of Governors.
Art is also the recipient of many awards.
He has received numerous awards in Community Service and was the Elk of the Year in 1994. He was named honorary ambassador in Newport County by the convention and visitor's bureau, and this year he has the honor of being the grand marshal of the 1998 Fiesta Italian Columbus Day Parade.