About

My work explores time, attention, and memory, often through a Jewish lens.
I live and work from in Portland, Oregon.

Select Exhibitions and Collaborations

2025, Walanka exhibition; David Melekh Yisrael, (group exhibition) American Guild for Judaic Art

2025, Emerging Artists, (collaboration) Brigham Young University, Orem UT

2025, Art Against Antisemitism, (collaboration) Denver, CO

2025 Common Grounds, (group exhibition) Cleveland, OH (cancelled)

2024, Be the Light (group exhibition)

2021, 2022, Arts Fundraiser for Climate (group exhibition) 350pdx, Portland, OR

2010, Student Group Show (group exhibition), Weber State University, Ogden, UT

2008, Open Studio Day (solo exhibition), Orem, UT

Collections

Michelle Garfinkel features in various national private collections

Professional contributions

2009, Drawing and painting teacher, Harrisburg, PA

Education

2008-2013: BA Visual Art, Weber State University, Ogden Utah