Michelle Wilson

Assistant Professor, Studio Art and Creative Arts, Health and Wellness

College of Arts, School of Fine Art and Music

About

Dr. Michelle Wilson is a dedicated community-engaged artist who has developed place-based programs that combine creative arts with health and wellness concepts. She works with critical disability studies and runs “Prescription for Nature” programs. Winner of multiple grants and awards, she has worked with many community partners, including Art City and Studio Central in Winnipeg and the Indwell residences in London, ON. Her projects emphasise the importance of ecological stewardship and mental health. Her work will be exhibited in the Art Gallery of Guelph in September 2025.

Awards and Honours

Winner of multiple grants and awards, she has worked with many community partners, including Art City and Studio Central in Winnipeg and the Indwell residences in London, ON.