Marie Tosto

About Marie Tosto

East Coast artist, Marie Tosto, has been formally honing her skills as an artist since 1986. She received her BFA in Textile Design from Moore College of Art & Design and graduated with her Post Baccalaureate and Master of Fine Arts from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her artwork is in private collections across the United States and in commercial residential spaces in Dubai.

Marie’s nonrepresentational imagery creates a narrative that is both recognizable and obscure. Dichotomy, tension, line work, color, humor … These are the components used to invite the viewer to interpret the narrative for themselves. The underlying theme is that mistakes are universal and essential for growth. When this becomes an expected part of the process, a safe place is provided for the inevitable and necessary missteps to occur. Which, in turn, allows the conversation to expand past simple academic formalities. These are the tools that Marie uses for her practice to evolve. Knowing how to listen to the work is an exercise that Marie continually employs and teaches.

Marie resides in Philadelphia, PA with her daughter, Taylor, her grandpuppy, Ginger, and her two foster fail kitties, Alice and Myrtle.

Artist Stateme...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA (Master of Fine Arts)
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA (Post Baccalaureate)
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA (1 year oil painting and theatre workshop)
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA (Bachelor of Fine Art)

EXHIBITIONS
2025 Enchanted Nocturne. Upcoming at Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2025 Juried Holiday Online Exhibition. Longview Farm and Gallery, Chester Springs, PA
2024 Longview Gallery’s 1st Annual Holiday Exhibit. Longview Farm and Gallery. Chester Springs, PA
2024 Moore’s 2024 Juried Alumni Biennial Exhibition. Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
2024 Spring Open Studios. Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2024 Atmospheric. Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2023 “Sip & Shop” Open Studio. Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2023 Aston Mills Arts Annual Arts Show & Sale. Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2023 100 Skulls. Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2023 Spring Open Studios. Aston Mills Arts, Aston Mills Arts, Aston, PA
2020 The “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” Campaign, Virtual Promotion
2019 Art Along the Creek. Heron Crest Studios, Aston, PA
2019 Delaware County Studio Tour. Heron Crest Studios, Aston, PA
2019 Minis. The Gallery @ Paragon, Phoenixville, PA
2017 Strong, Tender, and True. The Love Barn, Phoenixville, PA
2016 Inside Out. Carver Center Gallery, Baltimore, MD
2016 Faburry Gallery. July 2016 Inaugural Online Exhibition
2014 Mural Arts Artists’ Show. Thomas Eakins House, Philadelphia, PA
2013 Coloratura. The Papermill...