About
Established in 1994, Gardner Colby Gallery is located in the elegant Third Street South shopping district of Naples, FL. The art gallery is considered one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded art destinations, appealing to both the seasoned collector or the first time art buyer.
WHY GARDNER COLBY GALLERY?
Our large, thoughtfully curated collection of emerging as well as established artists.
Our expansive contemporary showroom, located in beautiful, upscale Old Naples, Florida.
Our knowledgable, professional and friendly staff, who love what they do.
Our dedication to giving you a quality art experience each time you visit, in person or online.
Our familiarity with home decor trends, colors and styles.
Our experience. We are celebrating our 26th Season in Naples, Florida!
NICHOLAS PFLEGHAAR
Nicholas is a seasoned entrepreneur and art collector with over 15 years of experience in fine art and business leadership. As one of the owners of Gardner Colby Gallery, he combines his background in private practice ownership, corporate consulting, and medical directorship with a lifelong passion for art. His consultative, client-focused approach brings a fresh perspective to the Naples art scene, where he continues to grow the gallery as a destination for lighthearted luxury and fine art.
BROOKE DEEMS
Brooke, one of the owners of the Gallery, has spent over two decades designing extraordinary experiences and spaces. She began her career project managing the builds of mega yachts, where she also sourced art to complement the unique interiors of each vessel. Her expertise has expanded to curating immersive environments for world-renowned events including Art Basel, the London Olympics, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Monaco Grand Prix.
Brooke’s passion for art was sparked early by her mother, a talented multimedia artist. Today, she brings that passion to life by collaborating closely with clients and artists to place exceptional works in private homes and bespoke spaces around the world.
DANI PAPA
Dani Papa is a mixed media painter whose vibrant work explores storytelling and the human form through a style he calls "Urban Tribalism," blending Neo-Expressionism, abstraction, and contemporary culture.
Born and raised in Florida, Papa currently lives and works in Naples, where he serves as a gallerist at Gardner Colby Gallery and a professor at Florida SouthWestern State College. He earned his Master of Fine Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design and brings more than a decade of experience in arts education and administration, including three years with the FGCU Art Galleries at the Wasmer Art Gallery.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous local and regional nonprofits, helping strengthen community connections through the arts. His diverse background informs his passion for supporting artists, engaging collectors, and contributing to Southwest Florida’s thriving cultural community.
JENNIFER SALACH
Jennifer Salach
NANCY WINCH
Nancy Winch and her husband Tony founded Gardner Colby Gallery in 1994. Prior to working in the art field, she was an executive in the Advertising and Public Relations business in Boston. She received her BA degree from Hollins University in Virginia. Nancy remains a consultant for Gardner Colby Gallery.
PAMELA CAMPE
Our former gallery director, Pamela Campe, has been with Gardner Colby Gallery since 1996 and helped open the Naples gallery. Pamela graduated Magna Cum Laude, and received a Bachelors of Fine Art in Painting with a minor in Art History from Long Island University. Over 20 years in the gallery business has given Pamela an enormous wealth of information regarding art and design. Pamela is now a consultant for the gallery and is also one of our artists.