Elaine Defibaugh

Defibaugh was born in New Castle PA. Defibaugh live and works in Miami, Florida. Defibaugh received her BFA from Texas A&M Commerce, Texas, (1987) and received her MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, (1989).

Defibaugh has had numerous Solo Exhibitions. Including, Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, “”Illuminated Collage””, Hollywood, Florida, (2013). Frost Museum of Science, “”Unique Multiples””, Miami, Florida, (2018). Coconut Grove Art Gallery, “”Coral on The Verge””-Miami, Florida, (2020).

Defibaugh has been in numerous Group Exhibitions. Including; “”Fresh Out of Storage””, New York, NY, (2016). DORCAM, “”Woman of Vision””, Doral, Florida, (2019). Art & Culture Center Hollywood, “”C[H]oral Stories and Collective Actions, Hollywood, Florida, (2022).

Defibaugh has been granted numerous awards & Residencies. Jentel Arts Foundation, Banner, Wyoming, (2005) & (2003). Constance Saltonstall Artist Grant, (2008). Defibaugh is a 2x recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Grant, (2013) & (2011). Deering Estate Artist Residency, Miami, Florida, (2015). ESKFF Residency, Newark, New Jersey, (2018). Artist Access Grant, Fundarte, Miami, Florida, (2021). CollaboArt Noche de Arte, Miami, FL, (2024),

Her murals are on view at Chotto Matte Miami, (2017) and Chotto Matte Toronto, (2018). She also had an elevator installation titled, “”Nite Dive””, at Showfields Miami, (2020). Ceiling Mural for Chotto Matte San Francisco, (2023)

Defibaugh is in numerous regional, national, international and private collections. Including; Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio, (1996). Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming, (2008). The Waskowmium, Burlington, Vermont, (2017).

Refer to Defibaugh’s CV for other exhibitions, collections, grants and residencies.