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Mark Rengers Gallery is a Sewickley‑based full‑service art destination that blends curated contemporary exhibitions with masterful custom framing. Founded by gallery veteran Mark Rengers and curator Melanie Vera, the studio offers personalized art education, bespoke design solutions, and a commitment to championing diverse emerging artists. For seasoned collectors and first‑time buyers alike, the gallery delivers a seamless acquisition journey from discovery to display, turning every art purchase into a lasting, meaningful expression of self.
MEET THE TEAM
Mark Rengers
Mark Rengers is the owner and director of Mark Rengers Gallery in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, where he has worked with contemporary artists since 1999. Through artist interviews and essays, he explores the creative process behind the work, believing that understanding the maker is an essential part of understanding what is made.
A lifelong student of art history and craftsmanship, Rengers combines the perspective of a gallery director with the curiosity of a writer, documenting the ideas, experiences, and philosophies that shape an artist's work. His goal is to help readers look more closely at the artwork itself and at the lives and stories behind its creation.
Melanie Vera
Melanie joined the team in August of 2022 with a mission to both steward and grow the gallery’s vision. Her connection to the arts began early in childhood, studying in small hometown studios where she first developed a lifelong curiosity for creative expression. That passion evolved into a professional practice, leading her to exhibit works in local to national exhibitions.
Melanie holds a BFA in Fine Arts and an MA in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins, blending artistic practice with expertise in curation and gallery operations.
Karen Feola
Karen is our rock! Karen came to us in 2001 with twenty years of experience in the framing industry and an Associate's Degree in Commercial Art. Her expertise in design, visual hierarchy, color theory, and preservation is a key asset in all our framing projects. When not working at the gallery, Karen spends her free time crafting cosplay accessories and caring for her many pets.
Todd Double
Todd joined the team in June of 2024 and quickly became the hands-on force behind all frame construction, bringing both precision craftsmanship and a creative eye to every project. Todd also uses his creative and analytical brain as an assemblage artist, where he experiments with mechanical and electrical possibilities. You can view his work here. When not creating artwork or working alongside the team, Todd loves cooking and spending time with his family.
GALLERY LOCATIONS
Main Gallery
Our main location is open normal business hours. Visit to discuss custom framing and view our wide collection of artists, both local and regional.
549 Beaver St. Sewickley, PA 15143
First National Bank Exhibition Hall
The FNB Exhibition Hall is our second gallery location, housing rotating seasonal exhibitions for the use of YAPP, a youth program run by local Sweetwater Center for the Arts.
604 Beaver St. 2nd Floor, Sewickley, PA 15143