ABOUT MICHELLE PATRICK
Michelle Patrick is an accomplished multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans performance art, photography, presenting and cultural administration. For over a decade, she has dedicated herself to exploring artistic expression through various mediums, creating work that examines the complexities of the human experience.
As a photographer, Michelle captures moments that tell stories of identity, community, and connection. Her recent solo exhibition GRACE showcases her visual storytelling abilities and unique artistic perspective.
On stage, Michelle brings characters to life with authenticity and depth. Her recent performance in The Lifespan of a Fact at the Majestic Repertory Theater demonstrates her continued commitment to the performing arts.
Behind the scenes, Michelle currently contributes to the arts community through her work at the Nevada Arts Council, where she focuses on statewide organizational community development initiatives and grant support. Her experience in arts administration includes roles with the City of Las Vegas, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and the Sundance Film Festival.
As a voice actor, Michelle has lent her distinctive vocal talents through various projects that include the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and has served as an advisory member for several non-profit arts organizations throughout the U.S. Western region.
Michelle continues to push creative boundaries, exploring the intersections between presentational storytelling, different artistic disciplines, and using her diverse skill set to create meaningful work that resonates with audiences.
Michelle is currently querying her debut novel Without.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2025
- Solo Exhibition GRACE at Whitney Library Art Gallery and West Las Vegas Library
- Group Exhibition Empowered: Women of Clark County at Clark County Public Arts
- Emcee for SISTAHS STRONG Inc. Soulful High Tea
- Organizer and speaker at Nevada Basin to Range Exchange, Ely, Nevada
2024
- Co-host for Humanities At Play, with Kathleen Kuo
- Moderator for 2nd Annual Arts & Culture Summit, City of Las Vegas
- Congressional Recognition for Black Life Ordinary (Poetry) from U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and U.S. Representative Susie Lee
- Certificate of Commendation for Black Life Ordinary (Poetry) from U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Black Life Ordinary (Poetry) from U.S. Senator, Jacky Rosen
- Appeared in The Lifespan of A Fact, Majestic Repertory Theater
2023
- Organizer and speaker at the Nevada Basin to Range Exchange, Ely, NV
- Featured in Nevada Humanities Heart to Heart series
- Spent A LOT of money to see Beyonce's Renaissance Tour...but worth it!
2022
- Red Carpet Host for Nevada Women's Film Festival
- Speaker at Englewood Arts, Independence, MO
2021
- Moderator, Nevada Women's Film Festival (Virtual)
- Grant Panelist for National Endowment for the Arts, Challenge America
- Las Vegas Arts District Board Member
2019
- Director for The Witches at Rainbow Company Youth Theater
- Presenter at the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Change Leader Conference, Moab, Utah
2013
- Actor in Good People at Salt Lake Acting Company
- Change Leader Committee at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
2012
- Choreographer for Once on This Island, SLCC
- Actor in In the Next Room
2011
- Director for For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, People Productions
2008
- Actor in The Overwhelming at Salt Lake Acting Company
- Sundance Institute - Director's Lab, Pariah Dee Rees, Director