Photo by Michael Ross

About Stacey Rowe

Working with a vibrant palette, Stacey incorporates imagery from her own life, notable people and places, and pop culture. She often gives animals and inanimate objects human qualities, which creates an unconventional juxtaposition of fantasy and everyday life. There are typically multi-layered messages and humorous undertones in her paintings.

Originally from the Syracuse area, Stacey received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Nazareth College of Rochester. In addition to creating art, she works in marketing communications and public relations; and previously served as editor-at-large and a regular contributor for 585 Magazine. These storytelling abilities carry over into her art.

Artist CV

Nazareth College of Rochester – M.S. Art Therapy
Nazareth College of Rochester – B.S. Studio Art / Minor: Psychology
2024 Brickyard Trail Exhibit – Buckland House, Rochester, NY
2023 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2023 LeadingAge New York Art Competition and Exhibit – New York State (rotating exhibit)
2022 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2021 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2020 Work of Art: The Pantone Series – Peppermint, Rochester, NY
2020 me irl – Digital Exhibition (due to COVID-19), Atlanta, GA
2019 Chlorine Tidal Wave – Field Projects Gallery, New York, NY
2019 RoCo 6x6 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2019 Residency Alumni Exhibition – Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY
2019 Sass Menagerie: The Whimsical Work of Stacey Rowe (Solo Show) – Whitman Works, Penfield, NY
2018 6x6: Be There, Be Square – Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2018 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2018 Solstice: Studies in Light and Dark – Whitman Works, Penfield, NY
2018 Trestle Art Benefit – Trestle Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2018 ArtAwake– Rochester Fringe Festival, First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY
2018 Un-Expectations: Exploring Female Roles & Voice – Whitman Works, Penfield, NY
2018 Small Works – Trestle Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2018 Pearls Before Swine – Norchar Real Estate/ Haus Capital, Rochester, NY
2018 RoCo 6x6 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2018 Water, Water, Everywhere 2018 – Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda, FL
2018 Kinesis – Nazareth College Semi-Centennial Alumni Exhibit – Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
2017 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2017 The Yama Niyama Llamas and Other Works (Solo Show) – Yoga Vibe Rochester, NY
2017 RAF On the Side Expo – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2017 RoCo 6x6 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2017 Water, Water, Everywhere 2017 – Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda, FL
2017 Women’s Work Invitational – The Yards, Rochester, NY
2016 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2016 National Juried Small Works Show – Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY
2016 RAF On the Side Expo – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2016 RoCo 6x6 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2015 RoCo Member Exhibit – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2015 RAF On the Side Expo – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2015 RoCo 6x6 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2014 RoCo 6x6 – Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY
2012 Wine Sense Art Show benefiting Catholic Charities – Wine Sense, Rochester, NY
2001 LeadingAge New York Art Competition and Exhibit (formerly NYAHSA) – New York State (rotating exhibit)
1999 New Paintings by New Painters – Little Gallery, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
Livermore, Sienna & Morillo, Alexis, “25 Blazing Good Gifts”, Delish, November 2021
Orange Blossom Review, Issue Five, Winter 2020
Quince Magazine, Issue Two: Street Life, Autumn 2020
Messenger Post Staff, "Main Street Arts Exhibit to Celebrate Residency Program", Daily Messenger, March 2019
Interview with Graphic Ear, WAYO 104.3 FM Rochester, November 2018
Rafferty, Rebecca "Pearls Before Swine", CITY Newspaper, July 2018
O'Donnell, Tara Renee "Impostor Syndrome & Other Paintings", Chaleur Magazine, June 2018
De Palma, Donna “Trending or Transcendental: Exploring Color”, (585) Magazine, May/ June 2018
Butler, Bradley: “Meet the Artist in Residence: Stacey Rowe”, Main Street Arts Blog, April 2017
Henry, Nicole: “Celebrating on the Side Expo on August 4th”, RAF Connect Blog, August 2016
Zeppieri-Caruana, Marisa: “RoCo’s On the Side Reveals Hidden Art Gems”, Democrat and Chronicle, August 2015
YogaVibe, Rochester, NY
The Daily Refresher, Rochester, NY
Private collection, Rochester, NY (various)
Private collection, Albany, NY
Private collection, Auburn, NY
Private collection, Buffalo, NY
Private collection, Fairport, NY
Private collection, Hamburg, NY
Private collection, New York, NY (various)
Private collection, Pittsford, NY (various)
Private collection, Syracuse, NY
Private collection, Victor, NY
Private collection, Cathedral City, CA
Private collection, Long Beach, CA
Private collection, Los Angeles, CA (various)
Private collection, San Francisco, CA
Private collection, Tiburon, CA
Private collection, Denver, CO
Private collection, Fort Collins, CO
Private collection, Snowmass Village, CO
Private collection, Bellefonte, DE
Private collection, Washington, DC
Private collection, Fort Myers, FL
Private collection, New Port Richey, FL
Private collection, Boston, MA (various)
Private collection, Omaha, NE
Private collection, Boonton, NJ
Private collection, Scotch Plains, NJ
Private collection, Las Cruces, NM
Private collection, Santa Fe, NM
Private collection, Erie, PA
Private collection, Pittsburgh, PA (various)
Private collection, Philadelphia, PA
Private collection, Austin, TX (various)
Private collection, San Antonio, TX (various)
Private collection, Arlington, VA
Private collection, SeaTac, WA
Private collection, Chippewa Falls, WI
Private collection, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Private collection, Thane, India
"Down to a Fine Art: At Home with Brian O'Neill", (585) Magazine, March/April 2019
"Kiln It: Small Plates and Other Tiny Treasures from Cat Clay", (585) Magazine, November/December 2018
"Seeing the Wood for the Trees: Meet Jeff Giannone of Entrada Woodworking", (585) Magazine, September/October 2018
"Soaking it All In: The Swan Dive's Splashy Visuals", (585) Magazine, July/August 2018
“T-Shirt Time: RoCo Celebrates 40 Years with Wearable Art”, (585) Magazine, May/June 2017
“Fruits of Their Labor: The Transformative Power of Public Art”, (585) Magazine, January/February 2017
“Inside the Artist’s Studio with Stacey Rowe”, Main Street Arts Blog, December 2016
“Beyond the Side: Impostor Syndrome”, RAF Connect Blog, October 2016
2024 Silver American Advertising Award
2023 LeadingAge New York Art Competition and Exhibit: Honorable Mention
2020 CITY Newspaper Best of Rochester nominee: Best Art Exhibit
2019 CITY Newspaper Best of Rochester nominee: Best Artist and Best Art Exhibit categories
2018 Un-Expectations: Exploring Female Roles and Voice, Whitman Works, Merit Award
2016 Silver American Advertising Award
2001 LeadingAge New York Art Competition and Exhibit Staff Choice Award
1998 Outstanding Senior Artist Award, Nazareth College
1998 Poster Award, Nazareth College Student Show
2017 Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY
2022 Emotional Support Rocks in Feature Film – The Mystery of Her
2018 New York Foundation for the Arts – Artist as Entrepreneur Boot Camp