STEFANIA PANEPINTO is a fine artist, art advisor and gallery owner, and principal of Panepinto Fine Art and Panepinto Properties. In her role at Panepinto Properties, Stefania oversees interior design for new development projects as well as interior renovations for existing properties. In addition, she manages the company's corporate public relations and marketing campaigns.
Panepinto's work in development and art curation is deeply rooted in her experience as an artist and her passion for supporting her fellow community of artists. In 2011, Stefania founded Panepinto Galleries, a unique collective space for art exhibitions, film screenings, artist salons and photo shoots. Her vision was to play a vital role in building a vibrant community of artists located in the heart of the Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City, and throughout the greater New York City area. In 2013, Stefania expanded her vision to establish Panepinto Fine Art to further bridge the gap between artists, building owners and businesses, whom she assists in curating permanent art collections that enhance the unique elements of each location.
Working with corporate clients, business owners, development teams, interior designers, and artists, Panepinto Fine Art assembles a quality collection of contemporary art for luxury hotels, residential and office buildings and high-end homes. Artworks are customized and tailored to the specific needs and qualities of the space.
Stefania envisions creating “Art as Inspiration.” Working with local artists from Jersey City, New York City and the surrounding areas, Stefania and her team create and source unique custom designed contemporary artwork to enhance the vision and experience of each location. When working in other cities she calls upon area-specific local artists to complete the work.
Stefania holds a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University and a Masters of Fine Art from the New York Academy of Art. She works in oil paint, mixed media, and sculpture and her works have been featured in the CBS News, NY Observer, WCBS-TV, and The Times (UK). While in Europe in 2010, she attended the University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins, with programming in Drawing & Painting. She is also a licensed Real Estate Associate in New Jersey and has undertaken courses in real estate economics, finance, accounting and law at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate.
EDUCATION
2015 New York Academy of Art, New York NY - Master’s in Fine Arts
2010 University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins - Short course programs in Drawing & Painting
2008 Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ - Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2018
Deck the Walls, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
Take Home a Nude, Sotheby’s, New York NY
Leveling, Novado Gallery, Jersey City, NJ
2017
Deck the Walls, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
Take Home a Nude, Sotheby’s, New York NY
Through the Eyes of an Artist, Panepinto Galleries at 70 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
SingleFare 4, Highline Stages, New York, NY
A Unique Art Experience, Urby JC Pop-Up Exhibit at the model units, Jersey City, NJ
2016
Deck the Walls, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
Six Summit Gallery at Fields Studios in Chelsea, New York, NY
From the Academy, Robert Lange Studios, Charleston SC
Mementos, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Michelle Doll & Lisa Lebofsky
2015
My Favorite Things, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Michelle Doll
Take Home a Nude, Sotheby’s, New York NY
Thesis Exhibition, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York NY
Deck the Walls, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York NY
2014 Deck the Walls, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York NY
2013 Deck the Walls, Wilkinson Gallery, New York Academy of Art, New York NY
TEACHING
2017 Teaching Assistant, Sharon Louden Master Class, The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
2015 Teaching Assistant, Lesley Dill Master Class, The New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
CURATORIAL
2017 Through the Eyes of an Artist, Panepinto Galleries at 70 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
2017 A Unique Art Experience, Urby JC Pop-Up Exhibit at the model units, Jersey City, NJ
2016 JCAST Pop-Up Exhibit at the JCAST Flagship location, Jersey City, NJ
Shelter Series by Michelle Doll, Panepinto Galleries at The W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ
2015 Golden Door International Film Festival Pop Up Show, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City, NJ
2011 Jersey City Pro Arts Tour, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City, NJ
GALLERY DIRECTOR
2017 Through the Eyes of an Artist, Panepinto Galleries at 70 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
2016 Mementos,Panepinto Galleries,70 Columbus Penthouses, Jersey City curator Michelle Doll& Lisa Lebofsky
2015 My Favorite Things, Panepinto Galleries at The W Hotel, Hoboken NJ curated by Michelle Doll
2014 Lucid Visions, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Tun Myaing, Cara DeAngelis& Diana Corvelle
2013 A≠A Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Kara Rooney
2013 ProArts Portfolio Review, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by ProArts
2012 Vertical Repose, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Emily Santangelo
2012 Material Tak, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Kara Rooney
2012 Kyllä Kyllä, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Kara Rooney
2012 Arc-Types and Well-Rounded Characters, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by Jeanne Brasile
2012 ProArts Curator’s Choice, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by ProArts
2012 ProArts Career Development, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City NJ curated by ProArts
ART ADVISING
2019 - present
800 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken, NJ
2018 - present
Canopy Hotel, Jersey City, NJ
2016 – 2017
The Study Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
3 Journal Square Plaza Residences, Jersey City, NJ
Residence Inn by Marriot Hotel, Jersey City, NJ
Sisters of Christian, Mother House, Mendham NJ
2015 – 2016 Harrison Station Luxury Residences, Harrison NJ
2013 – 2014 The Element Hotel by Starwood Hotels, Harrison NJ
BOARD, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2017 – (present) The National Arts Club, New York, NY
2016 – (present) Soho House Worldwide, New York, NY
2016 – (present) Association of Woman Art Dealers, New York, NY
2016 – (present) New Jersey City University, Arts Advisory Board, Jersey City NJ
2016 – (present) ProArts Jersey City, Advisory Board, Jersey City NJ
2015 – (present) Panepinto Family Foundation, Scholarship Director, Jersey City NJ
2011 – (present) Golden Door International Film Festival, Advisory Board, Jersey City NJ
2007 – 2009 Jersey City Museum, Board of Trustees & Chairman of theDevelopment Committee, Jersey City NJ
2007 – 2009 Hudson Community College, Board of Trustees, Jersey City NJ
EVENTS & AUCTIONS
2018
New Jersey City University Leadership Award, Jersey City, NJ
2016
Southampton Fresh Air Home, Decorators-Designers-Dealers Auction Benefit Gala, Southampton, NY
Art & Soul, Woman in the Arts, Dress For Success Hudson County at Mana Contemporary, Jersey City NJ
2011 – 2016 Golden Door International Film Festival, Film Screening Sponsor, Panepinto Galleries, Jersey City
2007 – 2009 Jersey City Museum, co-Chair Annual ArtRageous Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Jersey City NJ
PANEL DISCUSSION
2017 Oct: The Jersey City Summit on Economic Development Placemaking & Innovations: Incentives, Amenities, Design & Marketing Strategies
2017 May : The Jersey City Summit on Economic Development Placemaking & Innovations: Arts, Culture + Spaces