Upcoming Shows and Events
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.
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!
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!