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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 am a sculptor working primarily with craft based mediums. I have a multidisciplinary background of making, including printmaking, sculpture, and video works.

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

My solo show Fontanelle opens in one week! Friday 2/6 from 6pm - 8pm @saratogaarts hope to see you there! Dream Logic, featuring @weirdfishez_art @anna.pellicone and @sethdbutler will be opening in the main gallery as well! This body of work feels
My solo show Fontanelle opens 2/6 6pm - 8pm at Saratoga Arts, I hope you can join! Fontanelle takes its title from the delicate gaps in an infant’s skull—a vulnerability that is essential for growth. The wall hangings and sculptural for
I’ve been working on some felting experiments lately, prepping new work for something big…. (In March)
@surface_design for Collection Connection! This is one of three pieces I’ll be mailing out to other artists, and in turn will receive three different works! ‘Scratching the Surface’ Wet Felted Wool 8” x 10” 2025

Upcoming

February 28, 2026 — Artist Talk at Saratoga Arts for Fontanelle, 10 am - 12 pm

March 5, 2026 — Collage Felting Workshop at Saratoga Arts

Exhibition History

2026 Solo Exhibition — Fontanelle, Saratoga Arts Saratoga, NY

2025 Phantasma, One Mile Gallery Kingston, NY

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