A Conversation with the Artist: Melissa English Campbell
When
Oct 10, 2026
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Where
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201

Join us for an engaging conversation with artist Melissa English Campbell as she shares the story, ideas, materials and processes behind the work in her exhibition, Bodies In Motion. Gain deeper insight into the artist's work through an informal interview and audience Q&A Bodies in Motion is Currently on view through through October 31 in Contemporary Craft's David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists. Melissa English Campbell (b. 1969, San Francisco) holds a B.S. in Environmental Design from the University of California, Davis, and an MFA in Studio Arts from Kent State University. Her artwork has been exhibited globally, including at the Royal Albert Museum in the UK, Seoul, South Korea; Como, Italy; and New South Wales, Australia. Nationally, Melissa’s work has been shown at galleries such as San Jose Museum of Textiles, Columbus Museum of Craft, New Bedford Art Museum, Museum of Texas Tech University; Petaluma Center for the Arts, Hand Weaving Museum, and Contemporary Craft. She is a recipient of the Award of Excellence from the Ohio Council for the Arts. Recent artist residencies include The Chautauqua Institutes Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Praxis TC2 Residency, and Berea College Artist Residency. Campbell currently lives and works in Northeast Ohio. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-the-artist-melissa-english-campbell-tickets-1994958911808?aff=oddtdtcreator
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