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BIO 

I’m Jess Stapf, an artist from the Capital Region of Upstate New York.

I graduated with a BFA in Art & Design and a minor in Art History from Alfred University in 2018 and I received my MFA in Studio Art from the University at Albany SUNY in 2023. Since graduating, I have been working full-time as an artist assistant.

I make work in a range of materials, including printmaking, sculpture, fiber, and video. My work is most closely tied to my strive for a balance between craft and intention. I begin my work conceptually and use varied materials as a method to transform commonplace domestic objects. My work deals with themes of gender, the home, and craft mediums.

I currently live in Troy, NY with my girlfriend Melissa, our cat Artemis, and our dog Koda.

Upcoming Exhibitions

2025 Group Exhibition TBD, One Mile Gallery Kingston, NY

Art Swap TBD, Surface Design Association

2026 Solo Exhibition TBD, Saratoga Arts Saratoga, NY

Solo Exhibition TBD, OTE Arts Columbus, OH

Exhibition History

2025 Elevated, Context Collective                                     Troy, NY

2024 Within These Walls,  Lichtenstein Center for the Arts                    Pittsfield, MA

2023 Extra/Ordinary, Albany Public Library curated by Opalka Gallery   Albany, NY

Fence Select, The Arts Center of the Capital Region         Troy, NY

Art Swap, Collarworks Gallery         Troy, NY

MFA Exhibition, University at Albany Art Museum     Albany, NY

Spring Open Studio, Boor Sculpture Studios                                       Albany, NY

2022 Winter Open Studio, Boor Sculpture Studios                 Albany, NY

Annual Members’ Show, Albany Center Gallery   Albany, NY

Fall Open Studio, Boor Sculpture Studios   Albany, NY

2020 Incubation, Sally D, Francisco Gallery   Layton, NJ

2018 Altered Landscapes SGC Members Print Exchange, SGCI           Las Vegas, NV

3rd Annual SGC or Bust Live and Silent Auction, Harder Hall            Alfred, NY

BFA Exhibition, Harder Hall     Alfred, NY