Kelly Bandalos

Kelly Bandalos is an artist whose work is not just about creating beauty but about transforming complex ideas into accessible, visually compelling expressions. Her journey as an artist is defined by a relentless pursuit of perfection—whether in the precision of a brushstroke, the harmony of color, the balance of a composition, the grace of a jump while riding, or even the refinement of a perfect pasta sauce. This dedication to excellence is a driving force behind her continual artistic growth.

Art has been a guiding presence throughout her life, providing strength during both joyful and challenging times. It has been a source of healing through personal losses and a means of navigating the complexities of raising a family. Kelly’s ability to embrace multiple artistic disciplines serves not only as creative exploration but also as a therapeutic outlet. Even in graphic design—when developing logos or branding concepts—Kelly’s approach each project with an intuitive understanding of her client’s vision, ensuring that the final work aligns seamlessly with their needs.

For over 30 years, Kelly Bandalos has collaborated with professional designers, architects, and individual clients on a wide range of artistic projects. From competitio...

Commack South HS, Commack, NY
Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY
Farmingdale University, Farmingdale, NY
Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, HI

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minor in Pre-Columbian Art

2024 into 2025

•2025
Art League of Long Island, ShowDix Hills, NY
Membership Show

•2024
East End Arts, Riverhead, NY / “Gen-Art” / Juried Competition - *2nd Place

• 2024 Art League of LI, Dix Hills, NY / “Figuratively Speaking” Juried Competition - *Award of Excellence

• 2024 Salmagundi Club, Manhattan, NY/ “Humans 2024” Juried Competition - *Finalist

• 2024 PAC & LI Contemp. Museum, Patchogue, NY
/ "Paint the great South Bay" /
Competition *1st place


• 2024 South Bay Arts Association / "Blue Mind" and "Summer" / Exhibitions Patchogue

Procreate: Contrast International,
Professional Finalist

Exhibitions are very numerous. I usually do about 6 exhibitions a year. This past year 2018 was quite busy in a temporary city location in St Louis. These include:

Soulard Art Gallery - Beastly Beauties April 2018
Best in Show for “Kailani” acrylic pour realism

Art Cooperative of the Riviera Maya June 2018
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Day of the Dead - Dragon Katrina
Best in Show for Dragon Katrina

St Louis History Museum
St Louis, Missouri
Dia De Los Muertos celebration October 2018
Honorary Exhibition - Kelly Bandalos

St Louis Contemporary Museum
Downtown - St Louis, Missouri
Open Studio Exhibition Sept. 2018

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