Penny Santy, Michelle Keib, John Paul Gardner, Robin Cortese and Karmin Schafer are the artists exhibiting in the new show at Art Haus (120 Walton Street, Syracuse, New York 13202).  Marianna Raineri-Schwarzer has put together a lovely show for us to ponder – the exhibit is called Ponderance.

Penny Santy has been represented by Art Haus for the past year.  If you want to buy something of hers, you must act fast.  She sold two paintings at the reception yesterday and possibly more – I left before it was over.  Penny is also a graphic artist.

Michelle Keib comes from a family of artists.  Although she is self taught, she is quite proficient in her renderings and her line quality is exceptional.

John Paul Gardner is a trained artist/scupltor and art teacher from Utica, New York.  His artwork here – paper collages that he plans to use as paper maquettes for future sculptures.

This is Robin Cortese’s first foray into sharing her paintings.  She brought a slew of collectors (from her charitable fund raising volunteering) to the reception (and cookies!).  I think she sold everything in her collection.

Texture is a big component in Karmin Shafer’s artwork.  I did not see her at the reception so no photo.  Hers were the curled birchwood pieces and some abstract text paintings.

The show and sale runs through February 21, 2026.