About
DC Gallery & Studio is a female, artist-owned gallery, maker retail space & studio that features contemporary art in a wide variety of media by emerging and established local artists. We curate and host exhibitions, art workshops and events that highlight & connect local artists with the immediate community.
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DC Gallery & Studio represents a diverse roster of established & emerging regional visual artists. Our investment in quality curation is reflective of our owner’s love of contemporary art that pushes traditional boundaries, challenges norms & asks important questions.
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Danielle Cartier, our owner, director & curator, was born & raised in Northern California, but has lived, produced and taught visual art all over the world. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she has been working in the art world for the past 15 years. Her largescale, mixed media paintings & murals can be found in numerous public & private collections throughout the United States. For a decade, she has worked as a muralist, art consultant
& university professor while also maintaining her own art studio practice. As a gallerist, Cartier sees the current creative landscape through the eyes of a full-time visual artist.
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“I have shown at many galleries through the years. Every experience has differed, but my time with Danielle at DC Gallery & Studio was absolutely amazing. Danielle has all of the energy, determination and drive needed to be a successful gallery owner and curator. She goes above and beyond. She is a fabulous addition to the Millville art scene. I look forward to seeing how the gallery grows and was honored to show with her. ”
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– Elise Bond, visual artist from Cape May County, New Jersey
Mission
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To serve as a creative arts hub & cultural connector within Southern New Jersey, specifically Cumberland County.
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To enrich the local community through diverse art exhibitions, art workshops, classes & events.
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To advance the careers of emerging & established visual artists, musicians & creatives within South Jersey.
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To promote lifelong exploration & learning within the arts & intercultural experiences.
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To grow & develop local public art projects, creative placemaking & community collaboration within Southern New Jersey.
Values
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We value diversity, equity and inclusion.
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We value a culture of integrity, respect & humanity.
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We value artists, educators & professional arts practices at all levels.
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We value the Arts as essential to the social and emotional well-being of individuals & their communities.
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We value the outcomes derived from the collaboration of communities & visual artists to cultivate opportunities for all.
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We value the Arts as a safe platform for personal expression & healing, helping to amplify voices.
