Debbie drives the creative vision of Morton Contemporary Art Advisory. For more than a decade, Debbie has assisted clients in discovering, curating and commissioning exceptional works of art that reflect personal style and brand purpose. As owner of the premier Philadelphia art gallery, Morton Contemporary, Debbie brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge of the current contemporary domestic and global art markets to her clients.

Debbie’s love of art dates back to childhood when her father, Arnie Morton—founder of the renowned restaurant chain, Morton’s Steakhouse—filled their family’s home with contemporary and classical works of art. Her mother, once an actress and model, opened the door to theater and music. Together her parents fostered a lifelong love of the arts and an entrepreneurial spirit that would one day inspire Debbie to carve her own path. She would earn a bachelor’s degree in literature from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in comparative religion from Harvard University. This confluence of narrative, art, ethics, spirituality, and culture helped Debbie develop a unique perspective and keen eye for art in its variety of forms, leading to a successful, 15-year career in documentary filmmaking. During her professional and personal travels, Morton’s love affair with contemporary, European emerging artists began. Initially, she curated for her own personal collection, then chose works for friends and relatives.

Ultimately, her love of sharing fine contemporary art and her commitment to expanding the range of featured voices in the art world, led her to open Morton Contemporary Gallery's two locations in the heart of Philadelphia's chic Midtown Village neighborhood. Prioritizing collaboration and community engagement, the gallery regularly partners with local art institutions to foster connections between local artists and audiences.

Debbie lives in the Philadelphia suburbs, with two kids in college and one little angel still at home.