CURRICULUM VITAE

The curriculum vitae of jewelry artist Michelle Hoting outlines her professional experience, exhibitions, and press coverage of her work in contemporary sculptural jewelry.

Michelle Hoting
Contemporary Jewelry Artist
Santa Rosa, California

Solo & Two-Person Exhibitions

2025
Nature of Love, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA

2024
Wind and Water, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA

2022
Flora, Fauna, Terra, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA

2021
Give Joy, Upstairs Art Gallery, Healdsburg, CA

2019
Re-Creation, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA

2018
The Essence of Spirit, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA

2017
A Different Way of Expression, Corricks Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA

2014
Nature: The Jewelry of Michelle Hoting, Finley Center, Santa Rosa, CA

Selected Group Exhibitions

2015–Present
Sonoma County Art Trails

2014–Present
Art at the Source, Sonoma County

2024–2025
Adorn Holiday Market, North Bay Jewelry Arts Guild

2017
The Art of Resistance

2016
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

2013–2015
NightLife, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA

2014
Flourish, Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, Cloverdale, CA

2013
Earth, Wind, and Fire, Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental, CA

Gallery Representation

2017–Present
Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA

2020–2023
Upstairs Art Gallery, Healdsburg, CA

2013
Kathleen McCallum Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA

Press & Publications

2024
The Press Democrat — “North Bay Artisan Jewelers Stage Holiday Showcase,” Dan Taylor

2023
Sebastopol Living Magazine — “Local Showcase: Michelle Hoting,” Jean Paul Goorjian

2023
Mayacamas Mountain Living Magazine — “Q&A with Artist Michelle Hoting,” Cindi Butner

2018
Sonoma Magazine — “Giving: Powerful Purchases”

2018
Press Democrat — “Local Artists Join in Protest…An Art Show,” Dan Taylor

2017
Sonoma County Gazette — “Joy Ride to Artists Studios,” Jim Kelly

2016
Sonoma Magazine — “Nature-Inspired Jewelry From Michelle Hoting,” Adrienne Shubin

2015
Sonoma County Gazette — “The Art of Michelle Hoting: Balance and Beauty,” Maja Wood

Professional Experience

2024–Present
Founder, North Bay Jewelry Arts Guild

2012–Present
Independent Jewelry Artist, Santa Rosa, CA

2002–2012
Manager and Head of Repairs, Past Era Antique Jewelry

2000–2002
Jeweler / Sales and Management Positions, Cartier and Bulgari

1991–2000
Apprentice, Jeweler, Sales and Management Positions with Kruger’s Jewelers, Major’s Jewelers, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Tourneau, and Louis Tenenbaum Estate Jeweler