Nicole Melnicky

Nicole Melnicky is a distinguished contemporary artist based in Vancouver, BC, recognized for her exceptional contributions to the art world. She holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art, Media, and Design from OCAD University in Toronto, ON, and earned her BFA with a major in Fine Art, complemented by minors in Textile Design and Art History, from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Her artistic journey has been further enriched through prestigious residencies at renowned institutions such as Vermont Studio Center, Otis College of Art and Design, The Ou Gallery, Studio H Canada, LEÑA Artist Research & Residency, and AZULE. These experiences have not only shaped her creative perspective but have also solidified her status as an artist of notable merit.

Her artwork has enriched exhibitions at notable venues, including The William Vale, TERAVARNA, and the Benjamin Lumb Art House in Vancouver, BC, and international platforms such as Art Vancouver International Art Fair and the Queer Art Festival. Her global presence extends to exhibitions in Los Angeles, CA, and London, UK, with participation in renowned events like The Other Art Fair, Las Laguna Gallery, TAG Gallery, Gallery 881, The Gallery George, Bentall ...

MFA, Ontario College of Art & Design University, 2021

BFA, Moore College of Art & Design, 2015

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: 2025 AS I RISE, Port Coquitlam Community Center, BC 2022 RISE, TERAVARNA, Los Angeles, CA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS: 2024 Miami Art Basel, Plogix Gallery, Miami, Florida. 2024 Paint The World, Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2024 He Said, She Said, Amos Eno Gallery, Brooklyn, NY 2024 INKBOT, Duo Exhibit, TERAVARNA, Los Angeles, CA 2024 VIVID: A Juried Exhibition of Vibrant, Bold & Loud Artworks, d’Art Center, Norfolk, VA ...