Ryan Michael Kelly

Ryan Michael Kelly graduated from The School of Visual Arts, New York City in 2004. Ryan majored in photography earning his B.A. and was awarded the Le Book 2004 prize. After graduating Ryan began shooting fashion editorials for Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle's International editions. In no time he began shooting for some of the worlds biggest brands including Nike, Maybeline, Pantene, Bloomingdales and many others. During the pandemic Ryan decided to close his photography studio in Brooklyn and relocate to the gulf coast of Florida and begin his painting career. Ryan currently lives in Venice, Florida, with his wife Lauren and dog Douglas. He now plans to make his life long dream of being a full time painter come true.

The School of Visual Arts BFA 2000-2004

EXHIBITION LIST

2024

UNTITLED SHOW mixed works presented by Waterworks Sarasota, Sarasota FL, August util September. Solo Exhibition.

UNTITLED SHOW Skulls and Hair inspired works presented by Brickyard Barbers, Venice FL. Solo Exhibition.

ON DISPLAY presented by NUMBER 33 GALLERY, Venice FL June through August.

2022

THE FIGURE presented by The Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota FL, October through November. (Awarded)

2018

LOVE IS NOT ALL presented by Iron Gate East Presents. November 3rd through December 10th. Southampton, NY. Works by Meghan Boody, Patti Grabel, Ryan Michael Kelly, Jeff Muhs, and Richard Pasquarelli. www.irongateeast.com

COME AS YOU ARE presented by Suite Caroline. August 21st with no defined end date, New York, NY. Solo Exhibition.

2017

5 YEARS OF NUDES personal presentation in conjunction with Arts In Bushwick. September 22nd through the 23rd, Brooklyn, NY. A self curated solo show with over 200 works on view.

2016

THE CONTEMPORARY NUDE presented by the SE Center for Photography. March 4th through March 27th, Greensville, SC. Group Show.

2015

WALLFLOWERS presented by Suite Caroline. September 30th until August 2018, New York, NY. Solo Exhibition.

2014

ART FOR AUTISM presented by Milk Gallery. April...