ABOUT MELISSA ERLENBACH
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MELISSA ERLENBACH
www.Erlenbach-Modern.com
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"EVERY ARTIST HAS A PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY THAT GUIDES HER WORK"
My artistic philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of Abstract Expressionism,
which celebrates the beauty of simplicity, the power of intensity,
and the honesty of direct expression.
The artist and art philosopher, Robert Motherwell,
has profoundly shaped my artistic journey.
As an artist who works in a number of mediums,
I immerse myself in the world of creation,
transcending the boundaries of traditional art forms.
I work towards creating an immersive experience that is both original and engaging,
inviting the audience into a realm of introspection and emotion.
“GESTURAL ABSTRACT PAINTINGS”
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019-currently • ErlenBach Studio • ErlenBach Modern Art, Venice, FL
Artist/Proprietor
Studio/Gallery
2019-2025 • Voila! Gallery, Venice FL
Art Curator
2001-2019 • ErlenBach Studio, Venice, FL • ErlenBach Modern Art Gallery, Englewood, FL
Artist/Proprietor
Studio/Gallery
1991-2001• Cracker Factory Artworks, Keene, NH,
Founder/Artist/Proprietor
Fine Art & Fine Art Prints. Sales and Distribution
1991-2001 Church Street Gallery, Keene, NH
Founder, Proprietor
Fine Art Gallery - representing 28 New England Artists
• CURRENT REPRESENTATION
CocoArt Gallery • 8074 Mediterranean Dr, Estero Florida
CocoArt Gallery • 1750 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Fl 34102
The Cottage Gallery • 106 Pocono Trail, East, Nokomis Florida
• PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
2019 - Woodrow Carpenter Art Enamel Foundation Museum,
Permanent Collection, Bellevue, Kentucky
2017 - Center for Democratic Thinking, Cline Center for Social Research,
Permanent Collection of Richard G. and Carol Cline
2012 - The Sketchbook Project World Tour, International Tour of Artists’ Sketchbooks
Permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library
2009 - Permanent Collection of Sir Christopher Bondy, UK Ambassador to the Netherlands
2008 - Permanent Collection of Bobby Vinton, Entertainer
• AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS, HONORS, GROUP & SOLO SHOWS
2025 - Florence Biennale, Florence Italy, Juried
2024 - Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda FL, Judge Juried 3D Show
2024 - North Port Art, North port FL, Judge, Juried Show
2023 - Venice Art Center, Venice FL, Juried, 3rd Place
2020, 2019 & 2018 - Art Center of Sarasota, Juried Group (3 shows)
2019 - Florida CraftArt, St Petersburg, FL, Juried Group
2017 - Palette to Palate, Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda FL
Endowment Board Annual Gallery Exhibition and Dinner, Featured Artist
2016 - Parallax International Show, London England, by Invitation to Exhibit
2016 - present - Florida CraftArt Gallery, St. Petersburg FL, Juried exhibiting artist
2016 - 29th International Cloisonne Show,
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo Japan . Award - Honorable Mention, Catalog
2015 - 2016, 2017, 2018 Florida CraftArt Gallery, St. Petersburg FL, Juried Group
2015 - North Port Art Center, North Port, FL, Judge - Miniatures Show
2014 - Naples Art Center, Naples Florida, Juried Group
2012 - Best of America Jewelry Artists, Juried, Published Book. Winner, Back cover and 2-page spread
2011 - NY Art Marathon, International Juried Group, Board of judges included Vitaly Komar
2009 - present - Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay, Juried exhibing artist
2009 - present - Venice Art Center, Venice FL, Member, Juried Group, Awards: jewelry, enamels
2009 - Fine Arts Society of Sarasota, Sarasota Florida Creator’s and Collector’s Tour, the Galleria at Ringling College
2008 - Olympic Ceremonies, Van Couver Canada, Peace Sign Jewelry purchased & worn at opening ceremonies
2008 - present - Florida Society of Goldsmiths, Member & Juried exhibiting artist
2007 - present - Member Enamel Forum
2007 - present - Member of Ganoksin Project
2007 - 2011 - Elizabeth Stevens Gallery, Sarasota FL, Solo and Group
2004 - Englewood Art Center, Englewood FL, Juror - Winter Show
2003 - Englewood Art Center, Englewood FL, Guest Speaker: Art Marketing
2002 - present - Venice Art Center, Venice FL, Guest Speaker: Art Marketing
2003 & 2005 - Lemon Tree Gallery, Englewood, FL, Solo and Group
2003 - Englewood Art Center, Englewood FL, Juror - Winter Show
2002 - present - Venice Art Center, Venice FL, Member, Juried exhibiting member
2002 - 2003 Fall & Winter Juried Group Outdoor: Naples Art Assoc, Marco island Art League, Venice Art Assoc.
2001 - present - The Enamelist Society, Member, juried exhibiting member
2001 - present - Visual Art Center, Punta Gorda FL
2000 - Nashua Art Association, Nashua, NH, Juried Group
1999 Thorne Sagendorfph Museum, Keene, NH, Juried Group - Honorable Mention
1998 - Art in Ashuelot Park, Keene NH, Juried Group, Marie Hickey Memorial Award, 2000
1998 - Keene Art Assoc., Winter Show at Colony Mill Marketplace, Juror
1997 - 2001 - Sharon Arts Center, Peterborough, NH, Member, Juried Group
1995 - 1999 - Spring /Summer Outdoor Juried Group, New England including: Amherst, Cohasset, Glastonbury Ma, Portland & Ogunquit ME, Old Saybrook & Mystic CT, Manchester & Rutland VT
1995 - 1999. 176 Main Gallery, Keene NH, Solo and Group
1995 - 2001 - Keene Artist Association, Keene, NH, Member, Advisory Committee Member
1991 - Carriage Barn - Brightwaters Annual Exhibit - Brightwaters NY, Juried Group, First Prize
1991 - 1992 Guild Hall Gallery, Southampton, NY, Juried Group
1989 -1992 South Shore Watercolor Society, Bay Shore, NY, Juried exhibiting member, President, Show Coordinator
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Hannah Grimes Marketplace, Keene, NH
Non-profit organization dedicated to the development of cottage industry
and small business in New Hampshire.
Educational facility and retail store. Art and Craft Retail Center.
Marketing Committee
• Chairperson, Art Auction/Sale • Fundraiser
Monadnock Humane Society
Senior Citizen Center
Home Health Care Services
Big Brother/Big Sister
Benefit Ukraine-Voila Gallery