Exhibitions, festivals & events
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Austin Studio Tour
Group Exhibition
Nov 2 – Dec 8, 2024
Tour Kickoff: Nov 2, 7-10pm CT
@ George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702
A not-to-miss exhibition featuring small works from Austin Studio Tour artists. Join the kickoff party with cocktails, local music, and art. All art purchases will be tax free on this night! So immerse yourself in creativity, connection, and inspiration as we explore the theme of metamorphosis in all its forms. Get tickets
Studio Soiree
Art Party
Dec 7, 2024, 7-10pm
@ Julie Ahmad Art Gallery, 2311 Thornton Rd UNIT K, Austin, TX 78704
Join us for the 2024 Art Awards + Fundraiser. We are thrilled to host an evening at the gallery featuring beats by DJ JESSKA, drinks, and an exhibition showcasing 13 of Austin’s most talented female artists – all under one roof! . Learn more & get tickets. Use MALTI5 for discounted GA tickets
Virtual Open Studio
Open Studio
Dec 7, 2024, 12-3pm
(Malti’s Birthday weekend!)
@ Online. RSVP to join
Join Malti for her very first virtual open studio! Grab a drink, come say hello, have a little chat, and take the opportunity to see some of Malti’s newest pieces – all from the comfort of your home. PLUS, wish Malti a Happy Birthday! Drop in and out as you please. RSVP required
The Front Market
Outdoor Art Festival
Nov 23, 2024, 11-5pm
@ Waterloo Park, 500 E 12th St, Austin 78701
Join Malti at her last festival of the year in Austin. The Front market showcases 200+ women and LGBTQ+ creatives, designers, makers, craftspeople, small business owners and artists from Texas. Show up. Shop small. Sustain local. Learn more
Austin Studio Tour EAST
Open Studios
Nov 16 – 17 (EAST),2024, 12-6pm
@ 2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Malti will be exhibiting with a collection of 30+ Austin artists at various stages in their careers, working across many different mediums, with a diverse range of backgrounds. This is a not-to-be-missed stop on the Austin Studio Tour EAST.
Austin Studio Tour WEST
Open Studios
Nov 9 – 10 (WEST),2024, 12-6pm
@ Almost Real Things, Austin, TX
Malti will be exhibiting with a collection of 25+ Austin artists at various stages in their careers, working across many different mediums, with a diverse range of backgrounds. This is a not-to-be-missed stop on the Austin Studio Tour WEST.
Texas Arts & Crafts
Outdoor Art Festival
Nov 1 – 3, 2024
@ Hill Country Arts Foundation, 20 Point Theatre Road
Ingram, TX 78025
Join Malti in Ingram for this 3 day event alongside 100+ artists, live music stages, foods & beverage vendors, a kid’s art zone & so much more. Friday 6-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Since 1972 this has been Texas’s Official Arts & Crafts Fair. Learn more
Texas Top 20
Juried Exhibition
Oct 9 – Oct 31, 2024
Opening Reception: Oct 9, 7-9pm CT
@ Ao5 Gallery, The Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd, Ste 118,
Austin, TX 78759
Malti’s ‘La Vie en Rouge‘ has been selected as one of 20 artists from 500+ applicants in this juried exhibition. Ao5 Gallery is Austin’s largest contemporary art gallery, and has been committed to bringing a wide selection of accessible fine art from across the continents to Austin since 1998. Learn more
Grit to Greatness
Group Exhibition
Aug 23 – Oct 25, 2024
Opening Reception: Sat Sep 14, 12-4pm CT
@ Art for the People Gallery, 2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd #130, Austin, TX 78741
An established part of Austin’s art scene, Art for the People is a vibrant gallery just off the I-35. See several of Malti’s works on display alongside a suite of great local, Austin-based artists. Enjoy the opening reception before heading to Pecan Street Festival in Downtown to meet Malti & see more of her work. Learn more
Arts Goggle
Outdoor Art Festival
Oct 19, 2024, 12-10pm
@ Magnolia Ave, Block 9 Between Adams & Washington, Fort Worth, TX 76104
ArtsGoggle is Fort Worth’s premier festival of local arts. This free-to-the-public, family-friendly event annually hosts 1,000+ visual artists, 50 musical performances, artistic displays of every kind, food, drink, and fun for everyone. Unlike any event in Fort Worth, the festival exclusively focuses on highlighting the work of local artists, musicians, and performers of all media and experience levels. Learn more
Bayou City Art Festival
Outdoor Fine Art Festival
Oct 11 – 13, 2024
@ Memorial Park, Booth 630, 6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Juried in from 1000+ applications, Malti will be pitching up her tent & displaying her newest pieces for the first time as she returns to Houston. This international award-winning festival showcases the finest art from across the US & around the world, plus features incredible performing arts. Learn more
A Night at the Gallery
Art Party
Sep 21, 2024, 7-10pm
@ Julie Ahmad Art Gallery, 2311 Thornton Rd UNIT K, Austin, TX 78704
Celebrate local women artists in the Austin community at this not-to-be-missed event. Join us for a lively evening filled with art and great conversations, featuring a live DJ, an open bar and an exclusive VIP hour. Learn more & get tickets. Use MALTI10 for $10 off GA or MALTI20 for $20 off VIP
Pecan Street Festival
Art & Music Festival
Sep 14 – 15, 2024
@ East 6th Street (Old Pecan Street) , between Brazos and I35, Austin, TX 78701
Booth #151 between Red River & Sabine. Malti will be pitching a tent in her home territory for the first time. Come say hello and see a range of her works in person for the first time. Shop for originals & fine art prints while enjoying a fun-filled day! Learn more
Small Y’all
Juried Group Exhibition
Jul 6 – Jul 28, 2024
Opening Reception: Sat July 13, 7-9pm CT
@ RTown Art Gallery, 314 S Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine, Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the exhibition will feature small works from over 50 local artists. See Malti’s Spring Waves on view. Learn more
16th Annual Juried Exhibition
Juried Group Exhibition benefiting Trees For Houston
Jul 6 – Aug 1, 2024
Opening Reception: Sat July 13, 5-8pm CT
@ Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy, Houston, TX 77006
Archway Gallery is honored to present its Sixteenth Annual Juried Exhibition, benefiting Trees for Houston. Juried by Lydia Boednar-Balahutrak, Malti’s Sunset Over Florence will be on view alongside local artists’ works. Learn more
UNDERCURRENT
Juried Group Exhibition
APR 22 – JUN 3
Artist Reception: Sat May 4, 4-7pm CT
@ Contracommon, 12912 Hill Country Blvd. F-140, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Malti is one of 12 artists selected for Undercurrent, a juried regional exhibition. Through the unconventional, sometimes confounding compositions and environments, these artists grapple with self-discovery and offer fresh perspectives on shared experiences. Learn more
The Other Art Fair
Indoor Fine Art Fair
May 9 – 12
@ Dallas Market Hall, Market Center Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
Art for everyone. Juried in to this prestigious, international fair, Malti will be displaying her newest pieces in her FIRST INDOOR ART FAIR, showcasing 130 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs ++. Get 20% off on tickets with 20MALTI Learn more
Wimberly Arts Fest
Outdoor Fine Art Festival
APR 27 – 28
@ Water Point Resort, 13401 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
Malti is coming to Texas Hill Country in April. Find her at booth 62 amongst artists, artisans and musicians from around the country, plus a car show and food trucks. Learn more
Golden Ticket
Juried Group Exhibition
mar 7 – May 3
Artist Reception: Fri Apr 12, 6-8pm CT
@ Downtowner Gallery, 231 E Main St #160, Round Rock, TX 78664
See Malti’s Over the Bridge and The Floating City in this juried exhibition showcasing artists from across the wider Austin area.
Art04 Studio Tour
Open Studios
APR 20 – 21, 11-5pm CT
@ Studio H, Thornton Road Studios (Stop2) , 2309 Thornton Rd, Austin, TX 78704
The artists in Austin’s 78704 neighborhood invite you to share in our process of art-making as we open up our studios to the public. Join Malti as a guest at Kristy Darnell Battani’s studio. Learn more
Bayou City Art Festival
Outdoor Fine Art Festival
Mar 23 – 24
@ Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Booth #504. Juried in from 1000+ applications, Malti will be pitching up her tent & displaying her newest pieces in her FIRST ART FESTIVAL IN TEXAS. This international award-winning festival showcases the finest art from across the US & around the world, plus features incredible performing arts. Learn more
I Am An Artist
Group Exhibition
Jan 11 – Mar 1
Artist Reception: Fri Feb 16, 6-8pm CT
@ Downtowner Gallery, 231 E Main St #160, Round Rock, TX 78664
See Malti’s Sunset Over Florence in this juried exhibition showcasing artists from across the wider Austin area.
Beyond Academia Conference
Arts & Culture Panel Speaker
February 22, 1-2.15pm PT
@ Online via Zoom, UC Berkeley
Join Malti and other esteemed Art & Culture professionals with PhDs discussing their career paths beyond academia .
The American Dream TV Viewing + Art Party
Viewing + Art Party
Sat Feb 10, 6-9pm CT
@ Julie Ahmad Contemporary Art Gallery, 2311 Thornton Road UNIT K, Austin, TX 78704
Julie & the Gallery are going to be featured on the Emmy-nominated TV Show, The American Dream! Join for the screening plus a Q&A. Then enjoy an exhibition of over 10 local artists in the community accompanied by DJ Lady Wonder spinning vinyl beats, mingling with the artists and great vibes. Learn more & get tickets
The Big Ass Group Show
Group Exhibition
Jan 13 – 26
@ Vaughn Gallery, 2307 Thornton Rd Suite 112, Austin, TX 78704
Join the artist for the Opening of this group show on Jan 13 at 6pm and the Closing on Jan 26 at 6pm. Malti’s Beyond the Archway will be on view at this trendy gallery in Austin.
2023
Exhibitions & projects
- Dec 6 – Jan 6: ‘Deck the Walls’ Group Exhibition @ Ardest Gallery, The Woodlands TX
- Oct 19 – Nov 19: Group Exhibition @ SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco CA
- Oct 19 – Nov 19: San Francisco Open Studios, San Francisco CA
- Oct 29 – Nov 5: Sausalito Art Festival Juried Auction, Sausalito CA
- Oct 14 – 15: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay CA
- Sep 2 – Oct 13: Art on the Alameda, Group Exhibition @ Ameriprise Financial, San Jose CA
- Jul 1 – Sep 30: Group Exhibition @ Nirvana Soul, San Jose CA
- Sep 16 – 17: Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, Santa Clara CA
- Sep 9 – 10: Mountain View Festival of the Arts, Mountain View CA
- Aug 26 – 27: Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto CA
- Aug 10 – Sep 12: Solo Exhibition @ Fox Tale Fermentation Project, San Jose CA
- Jul 5 – Aug 10: Solo Exhibition @ Coffee & Water Lab, San Jose CA
- Jun 21: Summer Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk @ Solful Dispensary, San Francisco CA
- Jun 3 – 20: Lost in Color, Solo Exhibition @ Visual Philosophy, San Jose CA
- May 2 – 30: Lost in Color, Debut Solo Exhibition @ Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, San Ramon CA
- May 20 – 21: Silicon Valley Open Studios 2023 @ Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale CA
- Apr 5 – 30: SVOS Sunnyvale Preview @ Nexus Maker, Sunnyvale, CA
- Mar 6 – Apr 30: Silicon Valley Open Studios (SVOS) Mountain View Preview @ Mohr Gallery, CSMA, Mountain View, CA
- Apr 3 – 28: SVOS Los Altos Preview @ Los Altos Library, Los Altos, CA
- Feb 23, Art Auction for SF-Marin Food Bank, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco CA
Deck the Walls
Group Exhibition
Dec 6 – Jan 6
@ Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
See Malti’s newest painting, Ethereal Passageways. This group show at Ardest Gallery (won 2nd place in Houston Chronicle’s Best of the Best 2023), features all 10×10″ works by Texas artists. RSVP to opening
SFOS Exhibition
Group Exhibition
Oct 19 – Nov 19
@ SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA 94103
See Malti’s With Love From Berlin alongside 300+ artworks. The SFOS Exhibition celebrates the abundant creativity of the region and provides a preview of participating SFOS artists. The exhibition will host a number of in-person festivities, including ArtLaunch, the SF Open Studios kick-off celebration on October 19, followed by the Opening Weekend from October 20-22 and a collector event on November 8.
San Francisco Open Studios
Open Studios
Oct 19 – Nov 19
@ Virtual visit to Malti’s new home studio in Austin, Texas
RECENTLY MOVED. While I can no longer participate in SFOS in-person due to the move, I’m thrilled to open my virtual studio doors to you! Visit my newly set-up home studio virtually in Austin, Texas. Schedule your visit
Learn more about SFOS at artspan.org/sfos
Sausalito Art Festival Juried Auction
Art Auction
Oct 29 – Nov 5
@ Online Auction (bid now)
Malti has been selected as one of just 100 artists to be part of this exclusive event. The Sausalito Art Festival Foundation has juried artists from around the nation, and is proud to exhibit this body of work from artists who are rich in awards from leading festivals near and far. It’s your opportunity to explore works of art from the best festival artists around, from the comfort of your home. Learn more
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin
Art Festival
Oct 14 – 15, 9am – 5pm
@ Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Find Malti at booth #147, near the Safeway Family Funzone (between Correas & Miramontes) at one of America’s Most Iconic Festivals. Enjoy an idyllic autumn weekend browsing and strolling among colorful, well-stocked booths and meet 275+ of America’s top artists and craftmakers showcasing their latest work. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts.
Art on The Alameda
Group Exhibition
Sep 2 – Oct 13
Opening Reception: Fri Sep 15, 6 – 9pm
@ Ameriprise Financial, 1905 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
This group show will feature Malti’s works alongside 3 local Bay Area artists: Catrina Sida, WBaet & Ruthie Yamada. View by Appointment. See Malti’s newest pieces at this exhibit
Group art in local café
Group Exhibit
July 1 – Sep 30
@ Nirvana Soul, 315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Sit down in this local favorite with a delicious drink from the friendly barista, enjoy the artwork on the walls and absorb the hustle and bustle of downtown San Jose. Malti’s Beauty and the Beast features in this group show of local artists.
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
Art Festival
Sep 16 – 17, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 5pm
@ Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95051
Find Malti at booth #63, by the lake. Santa Clara’s biggest party returns to Central Park. Browse over 160 arts and craft vendors, sip and savor fine wine, craft beer and international food favorites. Enjoy continuous fantastic live entertainment on two stages, including local community groups and live bands. There will be kids activities and much more
Solo in downtown San Jose
Solo Exhibit
August 10 – September 12
@ Fox Tale Fermentation Project, 30 E Santa Clara St #120, San Jose, CA 95113
A mix of Malti’s large and small original paintings and fine art prints on canvas are on view in this wonderful local small business. Make sure to stop by, grab a specialty beer and fermented food plate while enjoying the art on the walls. Don’t forget to share a selfie with the art!
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
Art Festival
September 9 – 10, Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 10am – 6pm
@ Mountain View Ameriprise Financial, 1905 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Malti will be returning to Mountain View in September! Voted “Best Festival in the South Bay” multiple times by readers of Metro and still hitting on all cylinders better than ever, this year’s spectacular 51st annual festival promises to be a “Festival Like No Other” more than ever. Read more
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
Art Festival
August 26 – 27, 10am – 6pm
@ Booth #619, University Avenue (between Cowper & Tasso Streets), Palo Alto, CA
This high-quality festival, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, attracts 250 fine art & contemporary craft displays, Italian Street Painting Expo, Kids’ Art Studio, specialty areas, stage & street entertainment, gourmet food, fine wines & micro-brews. Can’t wait to see you there!
Art in your local café
Solo Exhibit
July 5 – August 10
@ Coffee & Water Lab, 603 Saratoga Ave #40, San Jose, CA 95129
Enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the artwork on the walls. 6 of Malti’s original paintings are on view in this local café.
Summer Solstice
Inner Sunset Art Walk
Art Walk
June 21, 5 – 8pm
@ Solful Dispensary, 900 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Solo Exhibition @ Visual Philosophy
Solo Exhibition
June 3 – 20
Opening Reception: Saturday June 10, 11am – 2pm
@ Visual Philosophy, 1065 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
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Lost in Color, Debut Solo Exhibition
Solo Exhibition
May 2 – 30
Reception: Sunday May 7, 3 – 5pm
Closing artist meet: Monday May 29, 12 – 4pm
@ Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery
San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA
Malti explores nature in global cities through this exhibition opening May 2, 2023 … Read More »
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Open Studios
May 20 – 21
@ Maker Nexus
1330 Orleans Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, (SVOS site #397)
Come say hello to Malti at her very first open studios. This is a chance for you have a cup of tea and a biscuit, and chat to Malti about her work, her journey and find out what she’s been working on… Read More »
SVOS Artist Preview
Group Exhibition
April 5 – 30
Reception: Friday April 14, 6 – 8 pm
@ Maker Nexus
1330 Orleans Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Malti B Lee’s ‘Midnight in Sevilla‘ will be on exhibition alongside dozens of Silicon Valley artists… Read More »
SVOS Artist Preview
Group Exhibition
March 6 – April 30
Reception: Saturday April 8, 3 – 5 pm
@ Mohr Gallery
Community School of Music & Arts, Mountain View, CA
Malti B Lee’s ‘La Vie en Sarcelle’ will be on exhibition alongside dozens of Silicon Valley artists… Read More »
SVOS Artist Preview
Group Exhibition
April 3 – 28
@ Los Altos Library
13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
Malti B Lee’s ‘La Vie en Rouge‘ will be on exhibition alongside dozens of Silicon Valley artists… Read More »
Art Auction for SF-Marin Food Bank
Art Auction: February 23 – 26, 2023 @ STUDIO Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA Find two ‘Lost in Colour Minis’ from Malti B Lee donated to to raise […]
2022
Group exhibitions & projects
- Dec 22 – Jan 23, curated group exhibition, Fox Tale Fermentation Project, San Jose, CA
- Oct – Dec 22, invited artist, curated group exhibition ‘Native’, Hunt & Gather Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- Nov – Dec 22, curated group exhibition, ’tiny’, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- Tue Dec 13, Creative Showcase & Launch event (part 2), La Raiz Magazine 2022, online via zoom
- Sun Dec 11, group exhibition & holiday market, ‘Holiday Mindful Makers Market’, Radian Gallery, San Francisco, CA
- Nov – Dec 22, group exhibition ’12 x 12 (x 12)’, Cabrillo Gallery, Aptos, CA
- Nov – Dec 22, curated group exhibition, ‘More the Merrier’, Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, CA
- Tue 15 Nov 22, La Raiz Magazine 2022, Creative Showcase & Launch Event, online via zoom
- Sun 25 Sep 22, group public art project, ‘The Mission Kiss’, Mission District, San Francisco CA
- Aug 22, ‘Grand Opening’ group exhibition, Invited Artist, The Collab Factory, Newark CA
- Jun – Jul 22, ‘Flowers’ group exhibition, Far Out Gallery, San Francisco CA
Festivals and fairs
- Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct 22: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, CA
- Sat 17 – Sun 18 Sep 22: Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, CA
- Sat 10 – Sun 11 Sep 22: Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, CA
- Sat 6 – Sun 7 Aug 22: Fremont Festival of the Arts, CA
- Mon 4 Jul 22: Rose, White & Blue Festival and Parade, San Jose, CA
- Sun 3 Jul 22: Alameda Summer Art Fair & Makers Market, CA
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