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Thank you everyone who joined us for Georgia State University’s MFA Open Studio Night! We had a great time connecting with all of the artists and art appreciators who stopped by. Already looking forward to next year’s event!

MFA Open Studio Night Georgia State University 2018

“For this multi-floor, multi-disciplinary event, GSU MFA students in Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, Textiles, Graphic Design, Art Education, Sculpture, and Photography invite the public in to see what they’re working on. In addition to the open studios, classrooms are opened to exhibit work and house live, interactive demos in textiles, printmaking, art education, and ceramics.”

New painting studio at Georgia State University

Here’s my new studio at Georgia State University! Very excited to have joined the MFA program in Painting and Drawing. Stay tuned for new artwork!

I curate bi-monthly art exhibitions at Norchar Real Estate and Haus Capital in downtown Rochester. Contact me at melissa@melissahuang.com for more information, and stop by Norchar and Haus during business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) to see the exhibition.

Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Join Norchar Real Estate and Haus Capital for “Pearls Before Swine”, an exhibition featuring Cat Clay, Aaron Delehanty, and Stacey Rowe. These three local artists create tongue in cheek ceramics and paintings that really tell a tale. Watch nature triumph in unexpected ways in this one of a kind exhibition.

There will be a special pop-up event with Cat Clay during First Friday! This one-night pop-up will feature a wider selection of Cat Clay’s clever and witty ceramics.

Stop by 383 and 389 Park Ave to view the exhibition and enjoy free food and drink provided by your local real estate and mortgage experts.

First Friday Reception: July 6, 2018, 6-9pm
Exhibition dates:June 11, 2018–August 3, 2018
383 and 389 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Norchar & Haus are open to the public Monday–Friday 9am-5pm.

FB Event: Pearls Before Swine Opening Reception

Cat Clay in Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Cat Clay in Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Aaron Delehanty in Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Aaron Delehanty in Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Stacey Rowe in Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Stacey Rowe in Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

Pearls Before Swine at Norchar and Haus

The Politits Art Coalition had an amazing evening at Loud Cow! Thank you everyone who came out to see “Germinate”, featuring Lindsey Collier, Kristina Kaiser, Rebecca Lomuto, Jacquelyn O’Brien, Tina Starr, and Melissa Huang.

Germinate at Loud Cow

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Melissa Huang, “A Sharper, Brighter Smile”, oil on mirror, 8″ x 8″, 2018

Melissa Huang, “I Found a New Face and You Can Too”, oil on mirror, 8″ x 8″, 2018

Thank you everyone who came to the opening of “Creating our Legacy” at Link Gallery, an exhibition organized by the APAA of Greater Rochester. I loved being in a show featuring three Asian artists in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, including myself, Olivia Kim, and Longze Zhang.

L to R: Olivia Kim, Melissa Huang, and Longze Zhang.

L to R: Olivia Kim, Melissa Huang, and Longze Zhang.

APAA of Greater Rochester board members, volunteers, and artists

APAA of Greater Rochester board members, volunteers, and artists

I curate bi-monthly art exhibitions at Norchar Real Estate and Haus Capital in downtown Rochester. Contact me at melissa@melissahuang.com for more information, and stop by Norchar and Haus during business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm) to see the exhibition.

Composition No. 3 at Norchar and Haus

Join Norchar Real Estate and Haus Capital for the opening reception of”Composition No. 3″, an exhibition featuring abstract paintings by Kara Lynn Cox, Renee Mendler, and Sarah Peck. These three artists use different approaches in their painting: ranging from Kara and Sarah’s structural acrylic and oil compositions to Renee’s free-flowing resin works.

Stop by 383 and 389 Park Ave to view the exhibition and enjoy free food and drink provided by your local real estate and mortgage experts.

First Friday Reception: May 4, 2018, 6-9pm
Exhibition dates: April 16, 2018–June 1, 2018
383 and 389 Park Ave, Rochester, NY
Norchar & Haus are open to the public Monday–Friday 9am-5pm.

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Composition No. 3

Georgia State University MFA Painting

Germinate: A Politits Group Exhibition at Loud Cow

Please join the Politits Art Coalition for our next group exhibition! Germinate at Loud Cow is a one-night-only event showcasing current work by Lindsey Collier, Melissa Huang, Kristina Kaiser, Rebecca Lomuto, Jacquelyn O’Brien, and Tina Starr.

This show explores what it means to continue as a group as Politits members move across the country, touching on the uncertainty of uprooting yourself and the triumph of growing and experiencing something new. This show promises an evening of sculpture, painting, photography, and installation that should not be missed!

Loud Cow is an artist-run, alternative art exhibition space and activity center focusing on showing contemporary artwork in a non-commercial art setting. Visit www.loudcowstudio.com to learn more about this exciting new space!

Loud Cow Studio
13 Pine Hill Road
Spencerport, NY 14559

Photo by Alex Gruttadaro

Photo by Alex Gruttadaro

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

My solo show “Cavern” at Makers Gallery and Studio runs March 16–April 6, 2018. Stop by to see my recent series of crystalline portraits and landscapes.

Makers is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-6pm, or by appointment.

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

Melissa Huang Solo Exhibition at Makers Gallery

Follow @makersstudio on IG for more info on this exciting gallery.

“Cavern” is a choice event for Rochester City Newspaper! Stop by the opening reception at Makers Gallery this Friday, March 16th from 6-10pm.

City Newspaper: “Melissa Huang: Cavern”

"Cavern" at Makers Gallery is a City Newspaper Choice Event