Michael Mandolfo is a visual artist based in Buffalo, New York. His work explores coexisting cultures in America and he enjoys discovering ways elements of culture are able to be expressed as a unifying force rather than a dividing one. EXHIBITIONS 2021 Solo Exhibition Buffalo Central Library 2021 Solo Exhibition Anne Frank Social Justice Festival Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY 2021 Solo Exhibition Carnegie Art Center North Tonawanda NY 2020 Solo Exhibition Kean University Nancy Dryfoos Gallery 2019 Solo Exhibition Canvas Salon Gallery Buffalo NY January – April 2018 Solo Exhibition Otto’s Abode Wanakena NY October 2015 Group Exhibition Artsphere Buffalo NY July 2014 Group Exhibition Art Sphere Buffalo NY August 2014 Group Exhibition Art Sphere Buffalo NY March 2013 Group Exhibition Arcangel Gallery Buffalo NY 2011 Solo Exhibition Arcangel Gallery Inaugural Show Buffalo NY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2018 Gateway to Wilderness Wanakena NY FINE ART AWARDS 2014 1st place award “Motion” Artsphere group show INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE AWARDS 2020 Honor of Distinction Communicator Award Production TV Spots 2019 Silver Communicator Award Creative & Photography 2019 Bronze Communicator Award Creative & Photography 2018 Bronze Telly Award Interactive 360 Tour 2016 Gold Communicator Award Creative & Photogrpahy 2016 Gold Communicator Award Photography 2015 Silver Communicator Award Creative & Photography 2014 Bronze Telly Award Video 2013 Gold Hermes Award Creative & Photography 2013 Gold Hermes Awards Photography 2013 Gold Communicator Award Photography 2013 Gold Communicator Award Creative & Photography 2010 Platinum Hermes Award Photography & Creative 2010 Gold Communicator Award Photography & Creative 2010 Gold Communicator Award Photography & Creative 2008 Silver Communicator Award Photography2008 Communicator Award Photography 2007 Hermes Award Photography EDUCATION 1985 BFA Photography University at Buffalo