The End of an Era
Dear Friends, For more than 40 years, Merritt Gallery and Renaissance Fine Arts have been part...
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On Our Nightstands & Our Walls
Reading is one of the ways we sharpen our eye. In this post, we are pairing...
Framing Redefined: A Few Key Terms
The options are nearly endless when creating a custom frame. Whether it’s a diploma or certificate,...
Rebecca Jack: Energy, Ease, and Stillness
There’s a sweet spot we’re always looking for when placing art in a home—where a room...
Wild Stories: Behind the Lens with Randal Ford
Known for his distinctive approach to wildlife portraiture in a controlled studio setting, Randal Ford creates...
February 2026: Layered Abstractions by Beatriz Simón
We’re excited to share fresh works from Mexican contemporary artist Beatriz Simón—a captivating new collection that...
Three Different Art Moods for an Inviting Living Room
For this living room, we asked Haverford Gallery Director Marcie to select three works that would...
Insider Edit: What Ian’s Loving
As a painter, I am overjoyed to work so intimately with artwork and like-minded creative individuals...
Chasing Light: The Art of Creating Mood and Atmosphere
Light and atmosphere shape how we feel inside a painting. Through color, gesture, and tone, artists...
The Many Colors of the Year
Each year, a small handful of colors rise to the surface, reflecting how we want our...
Birds of a Feather
Now that Hunt Slonem: The Art of Delight has wrapped up at all three galleries, we...
December 2025: Balance in Serenity
These recent arrivals share a quiet sensibility—works that don’t ask for attention, but reward it over...
2025: The Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the...
Movement, Pairings & Personality
These three recent installations are very different visually, but they share a subtle thread: each one...
Artful Holiday Gift Ideas
Share the joy of art this season—whether you’re choosing a meaningful gift for someone special...
The Art of Delight: Opening Receptions Recap
Three galleries. Three receptions. One unforgettable celebration of Hunt Slonem’s The Art of Delight! Over the...
December 2025: Marshall Noice
We’re thrilled to have some stunning new Marshall Noice paintings to the gallery. These works capture...
Insider Edit: What Hayden’s Loving
My connection to art has always come through movement and material. Before stepping into the gallery...
From Floor to Form: The Horizontal Plane in Contemporary Painting
The studio floor is more than a functional surface—it is an arena of possibility. When a...
Gather Around: Dining with Art
The dining room is a place for coming together, sharing food, and savoring conversation. It’s where...
November 2025: Whimsy and Reverence from Hunt Slonem
With his unmistakable blend of devotion and delight, Hunt Slonem has a way of turning his...
Passing the Brush: Artists on Their Inspirations
At Merritt Gallery, we’re always curious about what (and who) inspires the artists we work with....
Beyond the Surface: Opening Night Highlights
Last week we celebrated our Beyond the Surface exhibition with opening receptions in all three of...
The Art of the Office: Pieces That Shape Energy and Mindset
When imagining artwork for this moody, yet peaceful office, Tara envisioned pieces that would inspire creativity...
