Jennifer is the owner of Main Street Gallery, as well as one of its former employees, and has been framing since 1995, the year she graduated with a degree in Fine Art. She is also a CPF (Certified Picture Framer by the Professional Picture Framers Association), specializing in museum mounting techniques, shadowbox displays, and textile stretching.
Jennifer’s favorite part of her day is hearing customers’ stories about their pieces. She loves a good story, and her clients never disappoint!
When Jennifer is not running the business, or framing, she might be in New Mexico with her partner, choreographing a dance, or writing poetry (with Knuckles curled up next to her)!
As a young girl, Alice was always busy working with her hands…either designing and building tree-forts or taking Industrial Arts classes in high school. Following that lead, she pursued a college degree in Environmental Planning and Design, and postgraduate she worked in the Graphic Arts industry.
Alice began picture framing 18 years ago – her passion for it fueled by the same principles she followed as a young adult – form, function, color, and texture.
When Alice isn’t framing, you can find her walking her 3 dogs in the fields near her home, or volunteering at the local Animal Shelter.
Local resident, Sean, never sought out a career at Main Street Gallery, but the opportunity presented itself in a very unique way. Sean’s girlfriend, Molly Johnson, is one of Main Street Gallery’s resident artists. When a position opened, Molly suggested him because of his all-around handiness. Sean is now Main Street Gallery’s frame-maker extraordinaire!
He is also a chef and his creativity in the kitchen, along with his attention to detail, make this job a perfect fit. Not to mention, we now have an excellent in-house caterer for our Art Openings!
When Sean isn’t framing or cooking, he loves fishing the beaches he grew up going to.
Also known as the sketchy artist of Sketchy Pets, Molly is relatively new to the official world of framing. Though as a long-time professional artist, she has had a lot of experience presenting her works on paper for exhibition and brought that eye for detail to the job. With the guidance of the professionals At Main Street Gallery, Molly now frames as a true framer rather than an artist.
Molly studied printmaking and art history as an undergraduate and Masters student (go Bucks!). She has been working in the arts – either as an administrator, museum educator, advocate, or teaching artist and always as a practicing artist – her entire adult life. She has kept her art studio at the Jersey Shore Art Center for over 16 years and can be found there regularly making all sorts of things, both in print and paint.
When she takes time away from art and the Gallery, you will most likely find her walking in the woods (but probably with ink, paper and paintbrushes in tow, just in case!).
After years in academia, Michelle is enjoying her “second act” exploring the world of picture framing at Main Street Gallery. Michelle studied art history as an undergraduate and holds a master’s degree in communications.
When she’s not at the gallery, she is committed to animal welfare and loves spending time with her three rescue pups and her very cool college-aged son.
If there was a “Most Popular Employee” award here at Main Street Gallery, Knuckles would win by a landslide. Gracing every window display with his 6-toed, 20 lb, orange presence, he has won the hearts of even non-cat-lovers. Knuckles quietly (except for his loud snoring and purring) sleeps the day away in his chair, popping out only for an occasional belly rub from an adoring fan.
When Knuckles isn’t working, you can find him sunbathing in the parking lot behind the store, or convincing shopkeepers he is neglected and needs treats.
