The less glamorous side of running a Center City art gallery
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Imagine going to work each day in one of Philadelphia’s most fashionable neighborhoods, in an airy, pristine space, surrounded by fabulous artwork. A dream job, right? Becky Kerlin is the owner of Gallery Joe in Old City. She likes her work a lot, even if it’s not always as rosy as you might think. Listen to this week’s edition of recap.
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