Our Mission
Jane St. Art brings extraordinary art into everyday life. Located in the Hudson Valley, the gallery champions artists whose work resonates beyond the canvas — celebrating creativity that connects people and place.
Our mission is to make world-class contemporary art accessible without losing authenticity or warmth. We bridge professional excellence with genuine community spirit, curating exhibitions that are thoughtfully produced, beautifully presented, and rooted in the stories of our region.
We believe art thrives when everyone feels invited in — proving that fine art doesn’t have to feel exclusive to be extraordinary.
Gallery North is dedicated to installation and performance including film, spoken word, dance etc. Gallery South is dedicated to 2D and 3D works. We also offer art:incubated residencies, classes, lectures, performances and events. The Sketchbook Gallery is our smaller annex space next door showing solo and group exhibitions of 2D works and small sculpture.
• World-Class Art That Connects People and Place
Founder - Jennifer Hicks
Jennifer Hicks, founder of Jane St. Art, has spent her career creating and performing in the raw industrial warehouses of Boston, New York City, and now Saugerties. Drawn to their high ceilings, natural light, and creative freedom, she built her work around these inspiring spaces—spaces that have become increasingly rare.
In 2014, Jennifer relocated to Saugerties and discovered a historic brick warehouse ready for rebirth. With determination, community support, and a bit of magical thinking, she transformed it into the gallery and artistic home that Jane St. Art is today. “Artist-owned,” for her, is both a mission and a responsibility.
Born in Lawrenceville, NJ, Jennifer holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University, a Degree in Fine Arts from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and a BFA from Tufts University. She is also a recipient of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts Traveling Scholars Fellowship.
Jennifer has performed and exhibited widely—from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Movement Research at Judson Church to major Fringe festivals in Edinburgh, San Francisco, Boulder, and New Orleans. A longtime member of the Mobius performance collective and an alumna of Franklin Furnace, she has collaborated with numerous artists and companies nationally and internationally.
Our history
The Jane St. Art building carries nearly a century of history in Saugerties, NY. Once a Prohibition-era speakeasy, it later became home to a local newspaper and, in more recent decades, a vibrant creative hub. Its past tenants include artist Joan Gunnison, The Saugerties Ballet School, jeweler Raychel Wengenroth (an artisan member of The Society of American Silversmiths), Laughing Bear Batik, Michael Nelson Photography, Wardell Studio Pottery, and many others.
But sadly the building had sat largely abandoned for many years, and by 2015 time had taken its toll. Still, Jennifer saw its beauty and potential so in 2015 she began the process of purchasing the building.
Today, we’re proud to continue the life of this remarkable building by fully restoring it and dedicating it to the arts. Jane St. Art champions new work by both established and exceptional emerging artists whose practices span sculpture, installation, performance, and other interdisciplinary forms. Our mission is to foster collaboration and experimentation through residencies, performances, exhibitions, community projects, lectures, and classes.
Jennifer Hicks, Founder & Director
Jane St. Art
11 Jane St., Ste. A
Saugerties, NY 12477