Missy Arellano is a transdisciplinary artivst whose work explores the way Queer and disabled humans navigate the complexities of existence. Through analog collage & photography she plays with paper to unfold and understand her dreams. Collaging is more than an art practice, it is a form of meditation, reflection, and creation and a way to activate and amplify voices.

With over two decades of experience in the arts, Missy has contributed to a wide range of creative initiatives, from facilitating and designing children’s programming in museums to managing artists at festivals, fundraising for public television, and teaching young children about contemporary art. Her current work focuses on creative placemaking and inclusivity in public spaces. She hosts collage gatherings to foster dialogue on the intersection of community, play, and creativity. Through her collage practice, she prompts participants to envision, dream, and build more inclusive and vibrant urban spaces.

Missy holds a BA in Art History and French from California State University, Long Beach (2014), an MPA from the University of Southern California (2021), and an Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education (2024). She creates, plays, and grows on the traditional and ancestral land of the Massachusett, the original inhabitants of what is now known as Cambridge, MA.