A Participatory Painting weaves our shared expressions of humanity, fostering a more profound sense of connection, authenticity, and a collective vision for a brighter, united future.
Welcome
This is a space where art meets connection—where stories are painted into life, and creativity becomes a bridge for insight, collaboration, and meaningful change.
I’m Melanie Schambach, a social artist and facilitator. For over 20 years, I’ve partnered with communities, organizations, and institutions to translate lived experience into visual form. My work focuses on three core offerings: memory strategy, arts-based action research, and narrative impact.
Whether you’re looking to explore a collaborative visual project for an event, deepen your community engagement, or dive deep into a subject matter with your group —you're in the right place.
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Announcements
06/25
Thrilled to be at NFT.NYC—a breakthrough moment for my practice as participatory art enters Web3, finally enabling shared ownership and on-chain royalties that honor collective creation.You don't need to know anything about Web3 to participate nor you need to be physically in NY. Want to join us?
09/25
Bellevue City Hall will exhibit "E Ala E," a collaboration with House of Tears Carvers and the Red Road to DC team, as part of their rotating public art program highlighting diverse creative voices and stories.
10/25
🎨 New Online Course Launch!
Learn participatory visual arts from start to finish—funding, facilitation, painting techniques, and digital ensembling and more. Take the full course or join individual sessions.