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 both highlight and connect local artists with the immediate community.
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DC Gallery & Studio represents a diverse roster of established and 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 and asks important questions.
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Danielle Cartier, our owner, director and curator, was born and 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 and murals can be found in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States. For a decade, she has worked as a muralist, art consultant and university professor while also maintaining her own art studio practice. As a gallerist, Danielle sees the current creative landscape through the eyes of an artist. DC Gallery & Studio is a deeply personal project working with artists that she loves.
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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 art exhibitions, art workshops, classes & events
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To advance the careers of emerging & established artists, musicians and creatives within South Jersey
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To promote lifelong exploration and learning within the arts and intercultural experiences
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To grow and develop the 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 and humanity.
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We value artists, educators and 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 and their communities.
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We value the outcomes derived from the collaboration of communities and artists to cultivate opportunties.
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We value the Arts as a safe platform for personal expression and healing, helping to amplify voices.
