Since opening its doors in 2019, Brooklyn-based Established Gallery has been dedicated to presenting art enthusiasts and collectors with thoughtfully curated and engaging contemporary art exhibitions. The gallery features Brooklyn's best emerging and mid-career artists. We are artist owned and operated.
Situated at the intersection of Flatbush and 6th Avenue, Established Gallery strives to embody the vibrant spirit of the neighborhood by featuring innovative and thought-provoking work by artists who aren’t afraid to take risks.
The Established Gallery Team
Johnny Thornton
Owner/co-Director
Johnny Thornton is an artist, curator and art director that lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Born in Connecticut, he spent his childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa, before moving to Tucson, Arizona, where he studied Fine Arts at the University of Arizona. He received his Masters of Fine Arts from Parsons the New School for Design in New York City. Thornton has had work exhibited throughout the United States and is part of several collections. Currently, Thornton works out of his art studio in Gowanus and serves as the Executive Director of Arts Gowanus. Johnny was the Head Curator/Gallery Director at Established Gallery for 2 years before becoming the co-owner in 2022.
Hally Thornton
Owner/co-Director
Hally Thornton is a comic artist and curator from Tucson, Arizona and currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Hally moved to NY and studied creative writing at Hunter College before transitioning to graphic novels and comic books. Hally has spent several years working behind the scenes in exhibition planning and curation at La Bodega Gallery and more recently at Established Gallery. Thornton took a more formal role at Established Gallery when she became a co-owner in 2022.
Emily Chiavelli
co-Director
Emily Chiavelli (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based artist and photographer. She works as the Program Director at Arts Gowanus, a community art and advocacy organization. Her work has been exhibited at The Museum of the Moving Image, The International Center of Photography, Foley Gallery, and Carriage Trade Gallery, as well as nationally. She received an MFA from ICP-Bard College in 2020.
As Program Director for Arts Gowanus, Emily has curated and organized countless public art exhibitions, group exhibitions and private art events.
Doctor Stewart Waffles (Phd, MD)
Sales Director
"Doc" is both an art historian and surgeon specializing amputation service for dog toys. He LOVES to meet people (especially new collectors and patrons), but can be quite moody around other dogs... we're working on it.