McCaig-Welles Gallery was founded on the belief that art has the power to reflect, disrupt, and heal. Since its inception, the gallery has championed mid-career and emerging artists whose work grew from the urban aesthetics that defined cities across the U.S. leading up to the millennium. The impact of these movements now echoes throughout contemporary media, pop culture, and museums worldwide.

For more than two decades, Melissa McCaig-Welles has curated exhibitions that hold a mirror to society—showcasing artists whose work challenges convention, sparks dialogue, and speaks to the times we live in. Today, her practice continues to expand beyond the walls of the gallery, reaching into community spaces and classrooms where creativity becomes a catalyst for connection, learning, and hope.