b. 1991 Kelly Shami is a first-generation American born artist of Syrian and Lebanese descent. She resides in New York City and works in Queens, NY.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors, School of Visual Arts, 2009-2013
Selected Press
2020, Vogue Italia, Kelly Shami - Feature
2020, Milk, Ones To Watch: Kelly Shami
2019, Flaunt Magazine, Q&A | Kelly Shami "Nameplate Poetry"
Honors & Awards
2013, School of Visual Arts Honors Program Graduate
2009, AANJ - NJ Emerging Artist
Talks
2020, Apple: Art Lab with Kelly Shami in New York City | 940 Madison Ave
2019, AIGA First Generation Conversation