About Us
Welcome to Cerulean Arts
Your place to see local art exhibitions, shop for unique decorative and fine art and explore your own creative pursuits.
Meet Mike and Tina
Tina Rocha and Michael Kowbuz first met in 1996 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – she as Museum Shop Manager and he as a recent graduate from the MFA program with a part-time position in the Museum Shop. Little did we know then that art not only brought us together but 10 years later, we would be opening our own gallery.
On September 15, 2006, Cerulean Arts’ inaugural exhibition celebrated the 10th anniversary of Mike’s graduating MFA class from PAFA. This was exactly the type of show Mike and Tina had always envisioned for the gallery – one that brings together good art and good people sharing a common enthusiasm for the creative spirit.
As our community of artists grew, our limited space meant the waitlist to exhibit became quite long. When the neighboring property became available, we realized that it would be our only opportunity to expand.
As our community of artists grew, our limited space meant the waitlist to exhibit became quite long. When the neighboring property became available, we realized that it would be our only opportunity to expand.
With essentially eight separate gallery spaces plus a classroom, we feel we are now positioned to really make a difference. Introducing artists to potential collectors, watching students learn a new medium or technique, or helping a customer find the perfect handmade gift is enormously rewarding – we feel we are doing the job we were meant to do.