Upcoming & Past Exhibitions
CALL FOR ENTRY: ONE DAY, ONE WORK Annual Juried Exhibition
Call for Entry: One Day, One Work
August 8 – September 12, 2026
Annual Juried Exhibition
Sophia Stef Gallery, 3rd Floor, The People's Store, 28 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, *Union Street Entrance*
Prompt
To mark the inaugural edition of One Day, One Work, Sophia Stef Gallery invites artists to participate in a creative summer challenge.
Create one original work in a single day, inspired by what you see, experience, and feel in your surroundings.
This exhibition celebrates process over perfection—presence, intuition, and trusting your creative instincts. Whether inspired by the landscape outside your window, a conversation, a memory, or the quiet comfort of an ordinary afternoon, One Day, One Work invites artists to slow down, tune in, and create from where they are.
The work may take fifteen minutes or twelve hours. What matters is that it is conceived and completed within a single calendar day.
All original 2D and 3D work except photography are welcome. Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to submit.
Artists receive 70% commission on all works sold.
Guidelines
Submit up to 3 original works
$40 flat fee for up to 3 submissions
All pieces must be created within one calendar day
Works on paper must be framed and ready to hang with proper hardware
No size limit
Fee & Commission
$40 flat submission fee
70% commission to the artist on all sales (gallery retains 30%)
Accepted Payment Methods
Zelle (preferred): 267-756-3559Venmo: @SophiaStefGalleryCash or Check: Delivered to the gallery
Artwork will not be considered unless payment is received and all required submission materials have been completed.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 | 11:59 PM
Notification of Accepted Works: Friday, July 24, 2026
Drop-Off Dates:
July 25 & 26 | 1:00–5:00 PM
August 1 | 12:00–4:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: August 8 – September 12, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Please note: The People's Store building closes and locks its doors promptly at 6:00 PM.
Jurying Process
Only artworks selected through the jurying process will be exhibited.
Sophia Stefanowski, a Bucks County native and founder of Sophia Stef Gallery, holds a degree in Art History and began her career as a fine art cataloger at Rago Auctions in Lambertville. Her deep connection to the regional arts community, combined with a strong foundation in art history and market experience, informs every aspect of the gallery's vision and programming.
Since founding the gallery, Sophia has organized, curated, and installed seven exhibitions, ranging from specialized shows focused on textiles and pastel works to large-scale group exhibitions featuring more than 60 artists and over 100 works of art. With opening receptions regularly attracting approximately 300 visitors, Sophia Stef Gallery has quickly become a vibrant gathering place for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts in the Delaware River region.
Her experience working with artists across a wide range of media, styles, and career stages has provided her with a thoughtful and well-rounded curatorial perspective, making her uniquely qualified to evaluate and present contemporary artwork.
Best in House
Visitors will vote throughout the exhibition for their favorite work.
First, Second, and Third place works will be announced during the Closing Reception on Saturday, September 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM.
1st Place Receives:
Waived submission fee for a future Sophia Stef Gallery Call for Entry
Featured post on the gallery Instagram (@Sophiastef_gallery)
Story Highlight
Accompanied special gift from the gallery
Drop-Off Instructions
All accepted work must be delivered during designated drop-off times
Alternative drop-off arrangements must be approved in advance
Artists are required to sign an Artist Agreement upon delivery
Late or uncoordinated drop-offs may not be accepted
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 8 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Live music by Jameson Cooper, light bites, drinks, good conversation, and plenty of art. All are welcome!
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up
Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Final opportunity to view and purchase work.
Artwork remaining in the gallery's possession after September 12 will incur a storage fee of $10 per day. Any artwork not collected within three months (December 12) will become property of Sophia Stef Gallery.
Additional Opportunity
Participating artists will have the optional opportunity to gallery sit during the exhibition—a great way to engage with visitors, meet fellow artists, and spend time in the space.
Submit Your Work
Please submit all work through the form below. To keep the jurying process organized, submissions sent via email cannot be accepted unless explicitly approved by the gallery
ONE DAY, ONE WORK SUBMISSION FORM
Questions
Location
Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, The People's Store, 28 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, *Union Street Entrance*
Call for Entry: 10 × 10: One Hundred Square Inches
Call for Entry: 10 × 10: One Hundred Square Inches
October 3 – November 7, 2026 | Co-Juried Exhibition
Sophia Stef Gallery, 3rd Floor, The People's Store, 28 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, Union Street Entrance
Prompt
To celebrate Sophia Stef Gallery’s 10th exhibition, artists are invited to participate in 10 × 10: One Hundred Square Inches, a co-juried exhibition with established Philadelphia-based mixed-media artist Race Kuhn. The exhibition is built around one shared constraint: every artist begins with exactly the same amount of space.
Create an original work on a 10 × 10-inch stretched canvas—no larger, no smaller.
How much can you say in 100 square inches?
The format is consistent, but the approach is entirely individual. Artists are encouraged to explore the format through their own visual language—color, composition, texture, imagery, subject, material, or experimentation. The exhibition will bring together distinctly different voices and perspectives, each beginning with the same 100 square inches.
All accepted works will be displayed unframed, with fully painted canvas edges, and must arrive ready to hang. This consistent presentation will create visual continuity throughout the gallery while allowing the individuality of each work to take center stage.
All original media suitable for stretched canvas are welcome. Works must be priced at $1,000 or less, with artists receiving 70% of the sale price.
Guidelines
All pieces must be on a 10 inch (height) × 10 inch (width) x 1.5 - 1.75 inches (depth) stretched canvas
All works must have a hanging wire on the verso
All works must be priced at $1,000 or less
All works must have neatly painted edges
Artists may submit up to 2 original works for consideration
$40 flat fee for up to 2 submissions
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 | 11:59 PM
Notification of Accepted Works: Friday, September 18, 2026
Drop-Off Dates:September 19 & 20 | 1:00–5:00 PM AND September 26 | 12:00–4:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: October 3 – November 7, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, November 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Please note: The People's Store building closes and locks its doors promptly at 6:00 PM.
Jurying Process
Only artworks selected through the jurying process will be exhibited.
Sophia Stefanowski, a Bucks County native and founder of Sophia Stef Gallery, holds a degree in Art History and began her career as a fine art cataloger at Rago Auctions in Lambertville. Her deep connection to the regional arts community, combined with a strong foundation in art history and market experience, informs every aspect of the gallery's vision and programming.
Since founding the gallery, Sophia has organized, curated, and installed almost ten exhibitions, ranging from specialized shows focused on textiles and pastel works to large-scale group exhibitions featuring more than 60 artists and over 100 works of art. With opening receptions regularly attracting approximately 300 visitors, Sophia Stef Gallery has quickly become a vibrant gathering place for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts in the Delaware River region.
Race Kuhn is a Philadelphia-area mixed-media collage artist whose practice incorporates recycled and vintage materials, found imagery, acrylic paint, and layered compositions. Largely self-taught, Race has also studied at Fleisher Art Memorial and Abington Art Center and has been exhibiting professionally since 2018. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Philadelphia region at venues including Da Vinci Art Alliance, ArtWRKD, Vox Populi, and Phillips’ Mill Gallery, where her work was selected for the 95th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. In 2018, Race received First Place in Abstract Art in a juried exhibition at Gallery on the Avenue, and in 2024 she curated and presented a solo exhibition at the Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia. Her work, held in multiple private collections, explores femininity, human rights, sexuality, spirituality, and the repetitive nature of history through layered imagery and symbolic storytelling. As a co-juror, Race is drawn to work that provokes questions, opens dialogue, and gives visual language to what can be difficult to express, work of depth and complexity that asks the viewer to look deeper, enter its story, and find meaning beyond the first impression.
Fee & Commission
$40 flat submission fee
70% commission to the artist on all sales (gallery retains 30%)
Accepted Payment Methods
Zelle (preferred): 267-756-3559Venmo: @SophiaStefGalleryCash or Check: Delivered to the gallery
Artwork will not be considered unless payment is received and all required submission materials have been completed.
Drop-Off Instructions
All accepted work must be delivered during designated drop-off times
Alternative drop-off arrangements must be approved in advance
Artists are required to sign an Artist Agreement upon delivery
Late or uncoordinated drop-offs may not be accepted
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 3 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Light bites, drinks, good conversation, and plenty of art. All are welcome!
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up
Saturday, November 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Final opportunity to view and purchase work. Artists may begin collecting any unsold pieces beginning at 5PM.
Artwork remaining in the gallery's possession after November 7 will incur a storage fee of $10 per day. Any artwork not collected within three months (February 7, 2027) will become property of Sophia Stef Gallery.
Additional Opportunity
Participating artists will have the optional opportunity to gallery sit during the exhibition, a great way to engage with visitors, meet fellow artists, and spend time in the space.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please submit all work through the form below. To keep the jurying process organized, submissions sent via email cannot be accepted unless explicitly approved by the gallery.
Questions
Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com
Sophia Stef Gallery, 3rd Floor, The People's Store28, N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, Union Street Entrance
OPENING RECEPTION: UNFRAMED ORIGINALS IN BLACKS, WHITES, & THE SHADES BETWEEN
Featuring artists working exclusively in black, white, and the rich spectrum of grayscale, this exhibition highlights the immediacy, experimentation, and material sensitivity that define paper-based practices. Through drawing, collage, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and more, the selected works reveal how gesture, surface, layering, and revision become integral elements of visual expression. On view from June 20 through July 25, 2026, at Sophia Stef Gallery in Lambertville’s historic People’s Store.
Find the piece that speaks to you! Available for purchase directly from the gallery wall.
CALL FOR ENTRY: UNFRAMED ORIGINAL WORK ON PAPER IN BLACKS, WHITES, & THE SHADES BETWEEN
WORKS ON PAPER: UNFRAMED ORIGINALS IN BLACKS, WHITES, & THE SHADES BETWEEN
June 20 – July 25, 2026 | Juried Exhibition
Sophia Stef Gallery3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
Prompt
Works on paper often exist at the core of an artist’s practice—immediate, process-driven, and materially intimate. Sophia Stef Gallery invites submissions of original, completed works on paper that demonstrate a strong visual language.
We are seeking finished flat works in any medium, where material, gesture, layering, revision, and surface remain integral to the final composition. Drawing, collage, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and experimental processes are all welcome, provided the work is presented as a resolved and cohesive piece. All works should be created exclusively in black, white, and the shades in between.
Submissions should reflect thoughtful craftsmanship, aesthetic consideration, and a developed artistic voice.
Guidelines
Original works on paper only
Must be done exclusively in black, white, and the shades between
Must be unframed
All works will be installed directly on the gallery walls; submitted pieces must be suitable for this method of display.
Artists may submit 1–3 works for consideration
$40 flat submission fee required for entry
Fee & Commission
$40 flat submission fee
70% commission to the artist on all sales (gallery retains 30%)
Accepted Payment Methods
Zelle: 267-756-3559 (preferred)
Venmo: @SophiaStefGallery
Cash or check (delivered to the gallery)
Artwork will not be considered unless payment is received and all required submission materials are complete.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:59PM
Notification of Accepted Works: Friday, June 12, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 20 – July 25, 2026
Drop-Off Instructions
Drop-Off Dates: June 12 from 1–6 PM, and June 13–14 from 12–4 PM.
All accepted work must be delivered during these times
Alternative drop-off times must be arranged and approved in advance
Artists are required to sign Artist Agreement upon delivery
Late or uncoordinated drop-offs may not be accepted
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 20 | 4:00–6:00 PM. Light bites, drinks, good conversation, and plenty of art. All are welcome!
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, July 25 | 4:00–6:00 PM. Final opportunity to view and purchase work. Any unsold pieces may be taken off the walls beginning at 5:00 PM.
If you are unable to attend the closing reception, all unsold work must be picked up by August 1st between 12:00–3:00 PM.
Any artwork remaining in the gallery’s possession after August 1st will incur a $10 per day storage fee.
Additional Opportunity: Participating artists will have the optional opportunity to gallery sit during the exhibition—a great way to engage with visitors, meet new people, and be present in the space.
Submit Your Work: Complete the submission form to apply: SUBMISSION FORM
Questions?
Email: Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com
Location:
Sophia Stef Gallery3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
The Six Senses OPENING RECEPTION!
Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 4-6PM for the opening of our seventh show: The Six Senses!
We invited artists to submit up to three works for The Six Senses, a six-week juried exhibition centered on perception and experience.
Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell shape how we move through the world. This exhibition encourages artists to explore how their work engages one, several, or all of these sensory pathways. It also leaves space for a sixth sense—intuition, or that quiet knowing: the spiritual, ethereal, and unexplainable feeling that exists within us all.
Featuring a range of mediums, the works in this show are united by their connection to the theme—whether through material, concept, or emotional resonance.
Let the work be seen, heard, felt—and experienced beyond the walls and podiums.
In Pastel: A Members Exhibition OPENING RECEPTION
Sophia Stef Gallery presents a month-long exhibition featuring work by members of the New Jersey and Philadelphia Pastel Societies. All works will be available for purchase.
Join us for the opening reception on March 7, from 4–6 PM, with live music by Jameson Cooper, beverages, light fare, and an exhibition entirely in pastel.
This marks the gallery’s first collaborative exhibition — a chance to experience the talent and range of our local pastel communities.
All are welcome!
CALL FOR ENTRY: The Six Senses
CALL FOR ENTRY: The Six Senses
April 18 - May 30, 2026 Juried Exhibition
Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
Prompt:
Sophia Stef Gallery invites artists to submit up to three works for The Six Senses, a six week-long juried exhibition centered on perception and experience.
Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell shape how we move through the world. This exhibition encourages artists to consider how their work engages one, several, or all of these sensory pathways. This prompt also leaves space for the sixth sense: intuition or the quiet knowing. The spiritual, ethereal, or unexplainable feeling that exists in all of us.
How does your work activate the body or memory? Does it suggest texture, scent, flavor, sound, or instinct? Is the sensory experience direct, implied, or psychological? Maybe it is rooted in a sense of nostalgia.
All mediums are welcome. We are seeking work that is thoughtful, immersive, and clearly connected to the theme — whether through material, concept, or emotional resonance.
Let the work be seen, heard, felt — and experienced beyond the walls and podiums.
Additionally, all selected works will be featured on our new online store! This expansion creates another avenue for purchasing and collecting art, while also allowing those who cannot visit the third floor in person to view the exhibition and its featured pieces.
Artists earn 70% commission. All mediums (sculpture, mixed media, photography, linocuts, etc.) and experience levels are welcome!
Guidelines
Approx. max size: 48” on one side (including any framing) *If your piece does not meet the exact size requirements but has met all the other parameters, please contact Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com*
Must be gallery ready (ready to hang with proper hardware, etc.)
Must be an original work done by the artist
Must pay $40 flat submission fee
Examples provided by Hanna Lipski, JoAnne Artesani, and Johanna Furst can be viewed in the prospectus .pdf linked here:
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM TO SUBMIT YOUR ART!: The Six Senses Submission Form
*You may submit up to three works to be juried (minimum of one, maximum of three)*
Fee and Commission
• $40 flat submission fee
• 70% commission to the artist on all sales (Gallery retains 30%)
Acceptable forms of payment
Zelle: 267-756-3559 (preferred due to zero fees)
Cash or check (delivered to the gallery)
Venmo: @SophiaStefGallery
LAST DAY TO APPLY: Monday, March 30th
Artwork will not be considered unless payment is received and all required information is submitted in full.
Exhibition Details and Dates:
LAST DAY TO APPLY: Monday, March 30th
SHOW DURATION: April 18 - May 30, 2026 Exhibition
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED WORKS: Friday, April 3rd
ART DROP OFF: There will be two days designated for drop-offs. April 4th and April 11th, all during the hours of 12-4. A brief Artist Contract must be signed at the time of drop off.
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, April 18th 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Live music, light fare, beverages, and of course, art! All are invited!
CLOSING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 30th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Last night to purchase works, connect one final time, and celebrate the show in its entirety. Artists may take home any unsold works beginning at 5pm during the closing reception.
ART PICK-UP: If you are unable to attend the closing reception/coordinate art pick-up, any remaining unsold artwork must be picked up in person by Sunday, June 7th between the hours of 12-3pm.
Additionally, participating artists will have the optional opportunity to gallery sit during the duration of the show! It's a great way to be immersed in the space, meet new people, and promote yourself.
Questions?
Email: Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com
Location: Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
CLOSING RECEPTION- New Year, New View
It’s time to celebrate our first show of 2026- New Year, New View one final time!
Beverages and light fare provided and all are invited.
Participating artist mutual swaps will be announced and artists will have the opportunity to take home their pieces!
New Year, New View OPENING RECEPTION!
It’s time to celebrate our first exhibition of 2026: New Year, New View! Featuring the work of 28 artists, this show spans a wide range of mediums including ceramic, pastel, acrylic, photography, mosaic, mixed media, and more.
New Year, New View showcases powerful works that deserve a fresh audience. Each artist was invited to submit a past favorite, an experimental leap, or a piece that has been waiting for the right moment to be seen—now taking center stage. The result is an exhibition full of new perspectives, renewed energy, and creative possibility.
This show is ideal for collectors, artists seeking a reset, and anyone embracing a fresh slate for 2026. Centered on renewal, optimism, and momentum, New Year, New View sets the tone for the year ahead.
All works are for sale, priced between $150–$400.
Start the new year with a revamp—physically, creatively, and energetically. Join the energy at Sophia Stef Gallery and be part of the creative momentum carrying us into the new year.
Light fare, drinks, music, and of course, new art.
See you there!
CALL FOR ENTRY: New Year, New View. Affordable Art & Art Swap
CALL FOR ENTRY: New Year, New View
Affordable Art & Art Swap- A chance to meet artists and become a collector! January 17 - February 21, 2026 Exhibition
Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
Start the new year with a revamp—physically, creatively, and energetically.
New Year, New View is an exhibition for artists ready to share powerful works that deserve a new audience. Each artist must submit two standout artworks—a past favorite, an experimental leap, or a piece that’s been waiting to be seen—and let one juried work take center stage. This is your chance to bring your work to new eyes, new energy, and a new year of possibilities. Join the energy at Sophia Stef Gallery and take part in the growing creative momentum carried into the fresh new year.
This exhibition is great for collectors, artists seeking a reset, and anyone embracing a fresh slate for 2026. It’s a show centered around renewal, positive energy, and starting the year off strong.
Each submission must be for sale and priced at $150–$400.
Artists earn 80% commission on all works sold! Open to all 2D works (including photography) and 3D works.
Participating artists also have the chance to participate in an Art Swap. It’s a fun new way to meet other artists, discuss their work, explore new avenues of creativity and even have a chance to bring home the work of your choosing at the end of the show.
How the Participating Art Swap Works:
Beginning at 3 pm, on January 17th artists are invited to a pre-opening, thought-provoking artist-only reception.
Artists will have the opportunity to fill out a slip to identify the piece they would love to swap their work for. Simply use the assigned number and place the slip in the art swap box for the chance to swap your art with another of your choosing. No need to rush. Think over your swap. It is open to all entered artists until 5 p.m. February 20.
All votes will be anonymous and the swap will only occur for slips that are mutual.
Any works purchased during the course of the show are no longer eligible for swapping.
Each artist gets one swap and once a selection is made and placed in the swap box it is official.
All artwork will be available for swap UNLESS otherwise stated upon submission.
See something you LOVE? February is the perfect time! ;)
Guidelines
Must submit two pieces
Must be priced no lower than $150
Must be priced no higher than $400
Approx. max size: 24 x 20 inches (including any framing) *If your piece does not meet the exact size requirements but has met all the other parameters, please contact Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com*
Must be gallery ready (Ready to hang with proper hardware, etc.)
Must be an original work done by the artist
$30 flat submission fee
This exhibition welcomes:
• Past-series pieces or archived work
• Experiments and transitional pieces
• Inventory you’re ready to let go of
• Artwork that deserves a second chance at being seen
*Gallery owner has the right to refuse any and all unqualified submissions at gallery owner’s discretion.
To Submit and Participate
Email Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com with:
Full name
Artist group affiliation (if applicable)
Phone number
Title, medium, dimensions, and price of both works
One image of each piece
A brief note if you do not wish to participate in the swap. Participation is assumed UNLESS otherwise stated in submission email
Fee and Commission
• $30 flat participation fee
• 80% commission to the artist on all sales (Gallery retains 20%)
Acceptable forms of payment
Zelle: 267-756-3559 (preferred due to zero fees)
Cash or check (delivered or mailed to the gallery)
Venmo: @SophiaStefGallery
LAST DAY TO APPLY: Sunday, January 4th 11:59PM
*Artwork will not be reviewed if payment is not received and all requested materials are not included.*
Exhibition Details
LAST DAY TO APPLY: January 4th 11:59PM.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED WORK: January 5th - 6th.
SHOW DURATION: January 17 - February 21, 2026.
ART DROP OFF: January 10th - 11th between the hours of 11am-5pm (or unless otherwise coordinated). A brief Artist Contract must be signed at the time of drop-off.
OPENING RECEPTION + SILENT ARTIST PREVIEW: Saturday, January 17th.
Silent preview will be from 3-4 PM. Only participating artists will get a first look at the show and in a relaxed environment. See something you like? Let the potential art swapping commence by filling out the swap slip form!
Opening Reception will be from 4-6PM: Live music, light fare, and drinks. All are invited!
CLOSING RECEPTION + ART TAKE HOME: Saturday, February 21st, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Mutual Swap Announcements and artist take-home!
ART PICK-UP: Any remaining artwork must be picked up in person by March 1st during gallery hours.
Questions?
Email: Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com
Location: Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
Be part of the energy at Sophia Stef Gallery and step into a new year fueled by creative momentum and collective support!
Continue the Narrative OPENING RECEPTION!
Sophia Stef Gallery presents Continue the Narrative, a group exhibition featuring 44 artists from across the U.S., representing a wide range of mediums and approaches. Nearly 100 works explore the idea of continuation—each artist contributing two related pieces that form a visual dialogue, with the second acting as a response, echo, or extension of the first. Together, they invite viewers to consider how ideas evolve and stories unfold through art.
Join us for the opening reception with live music, drinks, and light fare
Transformed by Textile Closing Soiree
Your invited!
Join us for an evening of drinks, music, good conversation and a chance to give Transformed by Textile the send-off it deserves!
One final chance to check out the community loom project by New Hope Arts Center, contribute to our very own community loom, and be immersed in a completely fabric-based world.
CALL FOR ENTRY- “Continue the Narrative”
Call for Entry: Continue the Narrative
Exhibition Dates: November 1 – December 28, 2025
Location: Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
Close out the year with work that pushes your narrative forward.
Continue the Narrative invites artists to reflect, revisit, and reimagine. Each submission will consist of two related works—a visual dialogue. Artists may choose to build upon a previous piece, use previous works, or begin from scratch, creating a second element that continues the story.
The second piece must serve as a response, echo, or extension of the original.
Show us how your vision and story unfold.
All styles and experience levels are welcome. Paint it, sculpt it, stitch it, just don’t snap it. No photography, please. (Sorry photographers, we still love you)
Artists receive a high 80% commission on all works sold!
Submission Guidelines
Up to 2 submissions (4 pieces total – 2 pairs of related pieces)
$40 flat submission fee
Each pair of works must be conceptually or visually connected.
How to Submit
Email: Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com including all following information.
Artist Information
Full name
Artist group affiliation (if applicable)
Phone number
Email address
Artwork Information (for each piece):
Title
Medium
Dimensions
Price
At least 1 image per work (2 preferred: full + detail shot)
Brief narrative/statement about each pair
What do you want the viewer to know when looking at your work? Should they contemplate something? Feel something? Follow a thread? Let us into your process and intention—what connects the two pieces, and how does the story unfold.
Payment Options
Zelle: 267-756-3559 (preferred due to zero fees)
Cash or check (delivered or mailed to the gallery)
Venmo: @SophiaStefGallery
Deadline to Submit
All requested materials and payment must be submitted no later than Sunday, October 19 by 11:59pm
Submissions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis once all required materials and payment are received, with all applicants notified no later than Tuesday, October 21. We recommend submitting early for the chance to receive earlier notification and drop of coordination, but all entries received by the deadline will be equally reviewed.
Jurying Process
Only artworks juried into the exhibit will be displayed.
Selections will be made by curator and gallery owner Sophia Stefanowski.
Sophia, a Bucks County native and founder of Sophia Stef Gallery, holds a degree in art history and began her career as a fine art cataloger at Rago Auctions in Lambertville. Her deep connection to the local arts community and extensive art knowledge inform every aspect of the gallery’s direction.
Exhibition Timeline
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 19 by 11:59pm
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED WORK: Submissions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, with all applicants notified no later than Tuesday, October 21.
We recommend submitting early for the chance to receive earlier notification and drop of coordination, but all entries received by the deadline will be equally reviewed.
ART DROP-OFF DEADLINE: Sunday, October 26 by 6pm (in person)
Art can be dropped off during gallery hours at any point after notification of accepted works. Gallery hours can be found at Sophiastefgallery.com
A brief artist contract must be signed at drop-off
All work must be gallery-ready. Fully complete, properly framed (if on paper), wired (if on canvas), etc.
All work including any packaging must be labeled. Any unsold art will return to the artist in the packaging it arrived in unless otherwise specified.
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 8, 4:30 – 6:30 PM. Live Music, Drinks, Light Fare. All are invited!
ART PICK-UP DEADLINE: Friday, January 9 (in person)
While not mandatory, all accepted artists are encouraged to gallery sit for at least part of one day during the exhibition. It is a great way to connect with visitors, meet fellow artists, and immerse yourself in the space and surrounding art. A sign-up sheet will be sent to all accepted artists.
Location
Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street
The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
Questions?
Email: SophiaStefGallery@gmail.com
Opening Reception - Transformed by Textile
Its time to celebrate our new show: Transformed by Textile and your invited! This dynamic group show is dedicated entirely to fiber- based art, featuring the work of eight different textile artists, a community loom project, and previous community textile works done by The New Hope Arts Center. This is a must- see exhibit.
Light fare, drinks, music, and of course new art. See you there!
“Transformed by TEXTILE”—A New, Dynamic Group Show Dedicated Entirely to Fiber-Based Art
Beginning September 11 through October 16, Sophia Stef gallery will be transformed by TEXTILE—a new, dynamic group show dedicated entirely to fiber-based art. Textile art is a form of art that utilizes fibers from plants, animals, or synthetic sources to create practical or decorative objects. It encompasses a wide range of techniques like weaving, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and quilting.
Textile is more than just fabric—it's technique, tradition, and transformation. This five-week exhibition highlights artists who work with or incorporate textile techniques, blending craft with contemporary art and storytelling with structure. Where softness meets strength, and every piece invites a closer look. Expect rich textures, bold colors, layered meaning—and the unexpected.
Closing Reception and “Best in House” Announcement
Celebrate the closing of our first call for entry show ‘One Day, One Work’ at Sophia Stef Gallery!
Best in House
Voting will be people’s choice, held in-gallery throughout the show.
The winning artist will be announced during the closing reception on Saturday, September 6th from 4:30-6:30.
Winner receives:
Solo Feature post on the gallery Instagram (@Sophiastef_gallery) + story highlight
Waived submission fee for a future Sophia Stef Gallery call for entry show!
Opening Reception for “One Day, One Work”
Join us for the opening reception of One Day, One Work, Sophia Stef Gallery’s first open-call exhibition!
Enjoy an evening of live music, light fare, and art inspired conversation as we celebrate the artists who embraced the challenge of creating a single work in just one day. Guests will have the opportunity to vote for the “Best in House” award. The winner will be announced at the closing reception and will receive a solo feature post on our Instagram (@sophiastef_gallery), a story highlight, and a waived submission fee for a future open call at the gallery.
Come connect, explore, and support a vibrant mix of creative voices — we can’t wait to see you there!
Call for Entry: “One Day, One Work”
To mark Sophia Stef Gallery’s first-ever open call, artists are invited to take on a playful summer challenge.
Artist Talk with JoAnne Artesani
Join us for an intimate artist talk with award winning JoAnne Artesani, a textile and oil painter based in Solebury, PA. Her work explores the intersection of softness and structure, combining the precision of modern quilting with the depth and richness of oil painting.
Light refreshments will be provided!
RSVP recommended: Sophiastefgallery@gmail.com
Location: 3rd Floor, 28 N Union Street, The People’s Store, Lambertville, NJ
A glimpse about JoAnne
I have lived in some of the greatest U.S. cities including Seattle, Boston Austin, NYC, but New Hope, Pennsylvania in beautiful Bucks County is where I call home. My work is largely focused in oil and modern quilting, sometimes combining the two.
I have a deep appreciation for detail and technical execution of abstract ideas which you will find across both by preferred mediums. While I don’t typically execute purely abstract work, artists who work in these formats most often draw and keep my attention.
Each piece I create brings me closer to my authentic artistic voice. Whether through stitches or brushstrokes, my work reflects an ongoing evolution. My early oil paintings capture objects—often inspired by photographs from my travels—but they aim to do more than depict a place. I want to transport the viewer to a feeling, a moment suspended in time.
Meet JoAnne and learn more about her journey!