In my work, I am often interested in portraying the visual variety of Earth’s occupants, environments and objects by assembling them together within my art. I create art that tells the story of a place and is a visual reflection of its community, culture and environment. Ultimately, my work serves as a fragmented record of life on Earth, presenting assorted components that make it such a fascinating, complex, absurd and cherished place.
I am a lifelong Californian and studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Permanent Collections
Thelma McMillen Recovery Center - Torrance, CA
Google - Dallas, TX
Oak View Group - Denver, CO
Kaiser Permanente - San Marcos, CA
Dignity Health - Citrus Heights, CA
Strategies 360 - Sacramento, CA
California Medical Association - Sacramento, CA
980 Central - West Sacramento, CA
Selected Exhibitions
2023 OUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS, WAL Public Market Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2022 THE ART AUCTION, Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
2022 A GROUP ART SHOW, WAL Public Market Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2022 ART CLASS, A GROUP SHOW, Arthouse, Sacramento, CA
2022 THE HEART OF SACRAMENTO, Arden Fair Uncharted, Sacramento, CA
2021 ALKALOID, Groundswell Art, Sacramento, CA
2019 WINTER WANDER, Beatnik Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2019 THE ART AUCTION, Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
2019 POISON GARDEN, Antler Gallery, Portland, OR
2018 THE ART AUCTION, Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
2018 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2018 THE GOLDEN HOUR, The Urban Hive, Sacramento, CA
2018 BIG NAMES SMALL ART, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA
2018 OTHER WORLDS: LANDSCAPES FROM THE MIND'S EYE, Helikon Gallery, Denver, CO
2018 LAUNCH PARTY, The Urban Hive, Sacramento, CA
2017 CANON RESTAURANT ROTATING EXHIBIT, East Sacramento, CA
2017 DAYLIGHTED SOFT LAUNCH, Novotel Centre Tour Eiffel, Paris
2017 100 UNDER 100, WAL Public Market, Sacramento, CA
2017 THE ART AUCTION, Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
2017 ALONE TOGETHER, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2016 WINDOWS, Roll Up Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2016 100 UNDER 100 – WAL Public Market, Sacramento, CA
2016 THE ART AUCTION – Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
2016 FREE ARTS AUCTION – Fort Gansevoort, New York City, NY
2016 IF YOU DO ME, I'LL DO YOU – Warehouse Artist Lofts, Sacramento, CA
2015 FREE ARTS AUCTION – D&F Contemporary, New York City, NY
2015 ENORMOUS TINY ART SHOW #18 – Nahcotta Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
2015 IF YOU DO ME, I'LL DO YOU – Warehouse Artist Lofts, Sacramento, CA
2015 AFFORDABLE ART FAIR, New York City, NY
2015 THE ART OF BEER INVITATIONAL, McClellan Conference Center, Sacramento, CA
2014 TECTONIC ARRAY, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2014 LESS IS MORE, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2013 TAROT SHOW, Bows & Arrows, Sacramento, CA
2013 APPROPRIATION, The W Hall, Lawrence, KS
2012 CORPOREAL CLUSTERS, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2011 PRESCRIPTION FOR A HEALTHY ART SCENE, Bows & Arrows, Sacramento, CA
2011 WAYFARER, Roll Up Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2011 CLUSTERFUCKS & COUNTRYFOLKS, Bows & Arrows, Sacramento, CA
Press
“Putting the Pieces Together: Melissa Arendt and the Art of Inspiration” / Submerge Magazine / December 2019
“Melissa Arendt” / The Jealous Curator / August 2019
"Local Dancers, Visual Artists and Musicians Team Up..." / Submerge Magazine / August 2018
"Spending Summer in Motion" / Sacramento Magazine / August 2018
"111 Minna Gallery: Alone Together" / Art Business / January 2017
"5 Young Female Artists Who Should Definitely Be On Your Radar" / Bustle.com / November 2015
"17 Finalists for the Golden 1 Center Public Art Program Announced" / Sacramento City Express / August 2015
"Affordable Art Fair Spring 2015 Highlights" / Lofty Blog / March 2015
"Illustrazione: Nello strano mondo di Melissa Arendt" / Osso Magazine / March 2015
"Tectonic Array by Melissa Arendt" / Notorious Mag / February 2015
"Melissa Arendt" / The Jealous Curator / February 2015
"Tectonic Array at 111 Minna" / Art Business / September 2014
"50 California Artists You Should Know" / California Contemporary Art Journal / July 2013
"Interview with Micah LeBrun from 111 Minna" / SFAQ / February 2013
"Corporeal Clusters at 111 Minna" / Art Business / October 2012
"Corporeal Clusters" / Fecal Face Dot Com / October 2012
"Corporeal Clusters @ 111 Minna" / Hi-Fructose.com / October 2012
"Hand Draw Competition 2012" / Print Magazine / June 2012
"Twin Visions" / Sacramento News & Review / June 2011