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Michael O'Malley is Professor of Art at Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He is part of the Department of Art within the College of Arts and Sciences, teaching courses in sculpture, studio art, and independent studies. O'Malley is currently on leave during Fall 2025. His artistic practice spans sculpture, installation, social practice, and community-based art, with a focus on the built environment and kinesthetic experience.
- B.A. in English – University of Notre Dame (1987)
- B.F.A. in Sculpture – New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (1993)
- M.F.A. in Sculpture – Stanford University (1999)
His research and creative work explore the intersections of art, architecture, and social engagement. O'Malley’s recent focus includes sustainable art practices, community workshops, and the use of food—particularly bread—as a medium for public interaction. He is known for his mobile bakery project (MOMO), which serves as both an artwork and a platform for communal baking events. His work investigates themes of intimacy, control, power, and futility through immersive installations that implicate the viewer’s body and perception.
The 15 most recent articles and projects reflect a consistent engagement with materiality, spatial experience, and public participation. His works range from large-scale sculptures like Concrescence and Transmitter to community-driven events such as the Grand Park Picnic DTLA bake. Keywords across these works include Sculpture, Installation Art, Social Practice, Sustainability, and Public Engagement, with subfields emphasizing participatory design, material culture, and environmental interaction.
His notable awards and honors include:
- ArtPace Artist in Residence (1997)
- Skowhegan Scholarship (1998)
- Artist Trust Gap Award (2001)
- Experimental Television Center Performing Grant (2002)
- Bemis Center Residency (1999)
- Mellon Professional Activities Grant (2003)
O'Malley has advised numerous students through collaborative projects such as Art 189C and MOMO, fostering experiential learning and creative research. He has received grant support for his artistic and educational initiatives, particularly those involving travel, material experimentation, and community programming. He has also been a visiting lecturer at institutions including the University of Washington, Claremont Graduate University, and Pacific Northwest College of Art.
He leads ArtLandProjects, a summer residency program, and has developed long-term collaborations with organizations such as the Institute for Domestic Technology and local bakeries. His mobile oven project (MOMO) functions as a traveling workshop space, integrating art, food, and education.
