Adjunct Faculty
Michelle Ohm is Adjunct Faculty that teaches in the Experience Design Program. Michelle Ohm is a visual artist and educator based in Long Beach, California. Since 2008, Michelle has been actively involved in both creating and teaching art. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes inspiring and empowering students, reflecting her commitment to education. Michelle’s artistic practice spans various media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, book arts, and fiber. Her work often explores themes related to the representation of women in media and pop culture, influenced by her upbringing in Los Angeles. She has exhibited at venues such as the Samuel Freeman Gallery, Lora Schlesinger Gallery, and the Forest Lawn Museum. In her personal life, Michelle resides in Long Beach with her husband, Matt, who is also an artist, and their three dogs, Melon, Finn and Winston.
Recent Professional Projects
Next Year, 3/21/26- 4/26/26, Michelle will have a solo exhibition at Ace Tiger Gallery in Torrance, which will feature a project that she worked on for their Woodbury Faculty Development Grant.
Michelle also became a board member for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America, and a new member of the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art.
2008 MFA, Fine Arts, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
2005 BA, Painting, College of Creative Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Minor, Art History