SCRATCHBOARD ARTIST
MYCHAEL SHANE
Detroit, MI
MychaelShaneStudio.com | [email protected] | @MychaelShaneArt
EDUCATION
Design and Illustration
The College of Modern Design, Kettering, OH
Fine Arts, Illustration
The Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2026
National Gallery of Art Open Call, Washington, D.C.
2024
Solo Exhibition: “Scratching the Surface,” Gallery Guichard, Chicago, IL
Work displayed during the Democratic National Convention, Gallery Guichard, Chicago, IL
“Black Creativity: Juried Art Exhibition,” Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
NBA All-Star Weekend, Meet the Artist Showcase, Indianapolis, IN
ROEgue Gallery, John Roe Studio, Detroit, MI
2023
“Black Creativity: Juried Art Exhibition”, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
2019
“Art of Soul!” National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce, OH
“Paint the Future Proud,” Essence Fest, The Super Lounge, Superdome, New Orleans, LA
“400,” Indiana Landmarks Center, Rapp Family Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2016
SCOPE Art Fair, Art Basel Miami, Miami, FL
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI
2013–2014
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI (2013, 2014)
2012
Super Bowl XLVI, Meet the Artist Showcase, Indianapolis, IN
2010–2011
“Lyrical Experience,” Manilla Bay/4731 Gallery, Detroit, MI (2011)
“The Contemporary Artists Showcase,” Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI (2010)
“Meet the Artist,” Fine Art Showcase, Indianapolis Library Gallery, Indianapolis, IN (2010)
2008–2009
“Scratching the Surface: International Scratchboard Art Show,” Indianapolis, IN
“Champions Play Here,” Final Four Art Showcase, Tangent Gallery, Detroit, MI
“Sunny Side Up,” Octane Gallery, Detroit, MI
“African American Aesthetics,” Russell Gallery, Detroit, MI
Arts League Michigan: “Just Jazz” (2008–2009)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Midwest Winner** – 2016
COLLECTIONS
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (Smithsonian Affiliate)
Wilberforce, OH – Permanent Collection
PRESS & FEATURES
Vogue Magazine (Online) – Feature on “Wrung Out” (Flint Water Crisis series)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Creative Director / Art Director / Illustrator**
20+ years of design, illustration, and creative direction for national brands including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, General Mills, Procter & Gamble, NBC, Sports Illustrated, Atlantic Records, and Domino’s.

