Serious Play

Gallery artists Carson Fox and Rachel Romano come together for the first time in this vibrant exhibition which promises to be a “must-see.” Carson Fox’s wonderfully and joyfully odd anthropomorphic sculptures seem to “hang-out” in the gallery alongside her colorful ombre-style installation of varying density (as seen in the Charles Library at Temple University.) Fox’s work harmonizes with Romano’s paintings which communicate all the comedy and drama of a Shakespearean tragedy. As a storyteller/artist, Romano’s playful compositions are filled with symbolism that offers poignant cultural commentaries/critiques. Come for the whimsy, stay for the depth.

HONORING THE WOMEN OF STANEK GALLERY -VIRTUAL EXHIB ITION AND SILENT AUCTION

Stanek Gallery recognizes the critical role of women in the arts and will celebrate their creative contributions with an exhibition that opens on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2024. This virtual exhibition is presented in our customized 3D viewing room for an immersive experience and will conclude on May 18, 2024 with an in-person closing event and virtually accessible silent auction to benefit these remarkable artists.

Stanek Gallery is a women-owned, all-women-run gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia where over 50% of represented artists are also women. Our innovative exhibition programs demonstrate how distinctive styles, content and genres can coexist in the same room with harmony and intrigue. At Stanek Gallery, we do not dictate what the artist creates, and we do not discriminate. The highly selective curation process prioritizes quality of content, craft and creativity above all else, so it is no surprise that women make up more than half of our exhibiting artists. 

Our represented women artists are: Treacy Ziegler, Christina Weaver, Louise Strawbridge, Katherine Stanek, Leona Shanks, Mary Spinelli, Rachel Romano, Mary Nomecos, Nicole Michaud, Julia Levitina, Stanka Kordic, Carson Fox, Barbara Fisher, Deborah Fine, Jacqueline Boyd, Tamie Beldue