Event
Visiting Artist Mike Picos
Apr 27 - May 8, 2026
Mike Picos (b. 1991, New York City) is a painter whose work explores education, personal history, and memory through pattern, abstraction, and found imagery. Drawing inspiration from educational toys, puzzles, and video games, he examines the interplay between painting and other image-making systems that shape our perception of the world.
Picos earned his MFA in Painting from the Yale School of Art (2024), an MAT in Art Education from Queens College, CUNY (2019), and a BFA in Studio Art from Cornell University (2013). His work has been exhibited in New York, New Haven, Miami, Beijing, and Fort Worth. His upcoming solo exhibition at Jennifer Terzian Gallery in Litchfield, CT, opens on March 29, 2025.
My work can be found at www.mikepicos.com
The Visiting Artists program is a core part of the Anderson Ranch Arts Center experience, welcoming contemporary artists across disciplines to work on campus through residencies and special projects. Artists receive dedicated time, space, and technical support to develop new work and advance their practice. Visiting artists engage with students and residents through studio visits, critiques, and public lectures, creating a meaningful exchange that enriches the Ranch community and the broader public. Learn more.
Apr 27 - May 8, 2026
While You're On Campus
Shop
ArtWorks Store
Art supplies, fine crafts, and gifts.
Store Hours
June-September: Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM
October-May: Monday – Friday, 1-5PM (except major holidays.)
Explore
Patton-Malott Gallery
This gallery space on the Anderson Ranch campus is home to contemporary and rustic ranch architectural elements and provides the backdrop for rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Gallery Hours
June-September: Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM
October-May: Monday – Friday, 1-5PM (except major holidays.)
Eat
The Ranch Café
The Café is available to Ranch students, faculty, and staff only from October through May.
The Café is a social hub where students and visitors gather to discuss ideas, plan for new creative experiences, and reflect on shared teachings. Join us for a beautiful buffet lunch offering fresh salads and rotating hot items.
