When: June 25 – July 18, 2026
Where: First Street Gallery, 547 West 27th Street, Suite 514, New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea Art District)
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
I am proud to announce that my work was accepted into the prestigious 2026 National Juried Exhibition at the historic First Street Gallery in New York City. The exhibition ran from June 25 through July 18, 2026, in the heart of the Chelsea Art District.
This year’s national exhibition was curated by Scott Noel, a highly respected painter, curator, and longtime professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Out of entries from across the country, my work was chosen as part of a final group highlighting contemporary artists.
Highlights from the Exhibition:
- Prime Placement: I was incredibly honored to discover that my painting was given prime placement in the gallery—it was the very first piece visitors saw as they walked through the entrance!
- The Opening Reception: I attended the opening night on Thursday, June 25th. The gallery was packed, and the energy was electric. Chelsea is famous for its vibrant art scene, and with so many receptions happening simultaneously across the district, the neighborhood was absolutely buzzing with artists, collectors, and enthusiasts.
- The Historic Venue: First Street Gallery has been an influential, artist-run staple of the New York art world since 1969, making it a privilege to show my work on their walls.
A huge thank you to juror Scott Noel and the gallery staff for this incredible opportunity and for giving my painting such a prominent spotlight.