"The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science." - Albert Einstein

Kelly-McKenna Gallery, established in Fall 2022, serves as both a fine art gallery and a consulting firm. We showcase emerging and established artists through year-round exhibitions and offer tailored services such as collection building, management, and comprehensive appraisal and valuation services.

Located in the serene beach town of Spring Lake, New Jersey, just outside New York City, our gallery provides a calm and inviting environment away from the city's bustle. This setting allows visitors to experience and discuss art with a clear and open mind. We chose Spring Lake for its slower pace of life, which has shaped our approach to programming: We present fewer exhibitions each year, but they run for longer durations. This approach allows us to focus on broad, universal themes that resonate deeply and address pressing contemporary issues. Our exhibitions explore topics like artificial intelligence, environmental challenges, and the enduring tension between science and religion—ideas that invite reflection and spark meaningful conversations.

Each year, we host a guest-curated exhibition that explores the intersection of art and science. In Fall 2022, our inaugural exhibition, Jobarde: A Rediscovered Painting by Édouard Manet, delved into how scientific advancements are resolving longstanding debates in art history. In 2024, we presented Future Paint, featuring artists Nick Fudge, Charley Peters, and KOMPLY, which examined the evolving role of artificial intelligence in art.

The gallery is not currently able to review unsolicited submissions.

1308 3rd Avenue

Spring Lake, NJ 07733

Caitlin Kelly-McKenna – Owner/Director 

Yvonne Mizrahi – Gallery Assistant

Gallery Hours: 

Thursday – Sunday: 11-5 pm

Monday and Tuesday by appointment

[The gallery is open by appointment only February – March 6]