About Michelle Goans

Michelle Goans, an artist originally from Illinois, graduated Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, with a concentration in illustration. Drawn to the intricacies of printmaking, she taught herself lithography and has since dedicated over a decade to refining her skills in this medium. Since 2017, Michelle has been based in California, where she works as an artist, graphic designer, and printmaker. Her work has been showcased in juried, group, and solo exhibitions across the United States and is held in several private collections, including the Library of Congress.

From 2020 to 2023, Michelle served as the Gallery Director at Arts Visalia Visual Art Center in Visalia, CA. Currently, she is the Gallery Technician at California State University, where she manages the galleries for the Department of Art, Design, and Art History.

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