Inside the Artist’s Life

Behind the studio work is a life shaped by curiosity, creativity, and quiet practices. This page offers a small window into the everyday moments that inspire the work of Jenny Gallo. Time spent quilting, exploring libraries and bookstores, walking through new places, and noticing beauty in ordinary days. These rhythms inform the art in subtle but meaningful ways.

Meet Jenny

Jenny Gallo, the artist and owner at Carrot Top Studio, creates captivating clergy stoles that drape the shoulders of the faithful, note cards that whisper messages of hope, stickers that sprinkle joy, and education digital treasures that empower minds.

- B.S. Art Education, Pennsylvania State University, May 1986
- Professional certificate, K-12 art, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, May 1986
- Professional certificate, K-12 art, State of Texas, May 1989
- Lake Sunset, 2025 Quilt Art Engagement Calendar, American Quilter’s Society publication
- Out of the Blue, American Quilter’s Society, Grand Rapids MI, and International Quilt Festival, Houston, TX 2023
- Stations of the Cross, Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, MI, March 2019
- Sacred Threads, Juried exhibit, 2005, 2015
- Stoles for the Church Year, Westminster Presbyterian Church gallery, April 2012
- Mary our Model, Advent call for art, Westminster Presbyterian Church gallery, December 2009
- Lent journey, solo exhibit, Westminster Presbyterian Church gallery, March 2009
- Banner, 2nd place winner, Central Pennsylvania Arts Festival, State College, PA, 2006
- By the Light of the Silvery Moon, Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XII, Juried competition, September 2005
- Carrot Top Studio, Owner, founder, artist, teacher, 2004 - present
- Art teacher, Westminster Presbyterian Outreach Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 1997-2003
- Art teacher, In-home studio, Pittsburgh, PA, 1995-1997
- Mural painted, children’s bookstore, Houston, TX, August 1993
- Art school proprietor, Houston, TX, summer 1993
- Elementary Art Specialist, Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Houston, TX, 1989-93
- Preschool teacher, Rainbow Path Early Learning Center, Chicago, IL, 1982-84
- Presented education seminars making the connection of art and faith, Fox Run / Kirk West, Novi, MI, 2024
- Presented education seminars making the connection of art and faith, Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 2023
- Lecture about finger labyrinths, Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 2021
- Created and filmed, Children’s Church Lent videos, Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 2021
- Art teacher, volunteer, Accent Pontiac, Pontiac, MI 2017-present
- Art for Worship bulletin covers, volunteer committee chair, Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 2016-present
- School Library, lead volunteer developer, New Testament Mission, LaCroix, Haiti, 2014-present
- Lecture about clergy stoles, Country Meadows, Bridgeville, PA, 2007

Being outside, on a bike, exploring new places with my husband is a favorite pastime.

Jenny's family posing near river while hiking in Colorado

Jenny playing a game and laughing with children in Haiti

My family hiking in Colorado, 2022

Learning new words with friends in Haiti

Jenny coloring a flower in her sketchbook

Jenny sitting on floor stitching large blue and white quilt

Biking in Italy with my
supportive husband

Creating art even at a young age

Explore my quilting passion. Read the Quilt Sandwich blog.

Finding inspiration in the beauty of nature

Just for fun… This or that?

Q: Mountains or ocean?

A: Mountains

Q: Poultry, meat or seafood

A: Seafood

Q: Ketchup or ranch?

A: Ketchup

Q: Attend the party or play host

A: Host!

How would you reply? Let me know!

Contact

If you’d like to reach out with a question, idea, or collaboration, I’d love to hear from you. Messages are answered Monday–Friday, 9–5 CST, and on Saturdays as we’re able.