About GRIT Gallery
GRIT Gallery is an immersive art gallery in Newburgh, NY that serves to enhance the character of the City for residents, visitors, and tourists alike by providing a platform for emerging and established artists to gain visibility.
We promote new talent through exhibitions and by sharing the stories behind individual pieces, promoting creative opportunity for regional artists of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Located in a reimagined historic building on Broadway, GRIT features an industrial-chic design with exposed brick elements, but also plenty of clean white space, allowing showcases to play between elegant or rustic gallery displays. One of our most notable design features is our floor-to-ceiling glass wall facing Broadway, acting as a portal that invites passersby to step into our welcoming space and take in the stunning works featured in our main gallery. GRIT also hosts events, such as workshops and lectures, to create an engaging and interactive experience.
GRIT Gallery is located at 115 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
Meet the team
DAVID DELEO
Davide is GRIT owner and co-founder, as well as a City of Newburgh advocate. As a member of the Newburgh Illuminated Committee, and one of the organizers of its long-loved music and performing arts festival held in the city, David is guided by the mission of building and bridging communities through arts and cultural events.
ERIC JARMANN
A Newburgh native, GRIT co-founder Eric is an advocate for the local arts and small business community. In 2014, he and his wife, Jacquelyn, opened retail store Newburgh Mercantile, and Eric’s earlier projects include The Power Of Art Gallery on Liberty Street (1994-1996) and Newburgh Portfolio (2009–present), a series of networking events aimed at fostering connections and growth within the arts community. Through his innovative spirit and commitment to Newburgh’s culture, Eric continues to leave a lasting impact on his hometown.
DAVID LIONHEART
GRIT curator and resident artist David Lionheart has helped establish the gallery’s reputation for pushing boundaries through experiential exhibits that support artists of various media. You’ll also find his own art displayed within the gallery—emotive, large-scale works known for their vibrant hues and textural elements. David is also the founder of veteran-support nonprofit Play For Your Freedom, as well as a motivational speaker for schools, groups, and organizations. (Learn more.)
