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Smack Mellon’s mission is to nurture and support emerging, under-recognized mid-career and women artists in the creation and exhibition… |
Originally conceived in 1995 as a multi-disciplinary exchange between visual artists and musicians, Smack Mellon was founded by visual artist Andrea Reynosa and musician/composer Kevin Vertrees. Since its founding the organization has produced numerous exhibitions and presented the work of hundreds of artists in four different locations in Dumbo, Brooklyn
Since its inception, Smack Mellon has evolved into an organization that supports many artists through a highly respected exhibition program and artist studio program. The studio facilities, combined with a unique exhibition space, provide artists with the opportunity for artistic exploration on an unparalleled scale. Accordingly, the organization’s vision has been critically and artistically acclaimed.