Mia Babalis is a Los Angeles-based artist residing in Santa Monica, CA. Her work spans painting, sculpture, and installation, delving into the transient and ephemeral nature of life. Before embarking on her journey as a visual artist, Mia enjoyed a long career as a modern dancer in New York, receiving critical acclaim performing in the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ballet Hispanico of New York, Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project, and the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company. 

Mia graduated with honors in 2005, earning a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design. Her multidisciplinary background deeply influences her artistic practice, weaving elements of movement and visual storytelling into evocative works that inspire introspection and connection.

Exhibitions

2024   Feminine Perspectives: A Still Life Exhibit, Malibu City Gallery, Malibu, CA

2014   The Value of a Line, Ochi Gallery, Sun Valley, ID

2013   Scientific Visions, Ochi Gallery, Sun Valley, ID  

2012   Letters from Home, Ochi Gallery, Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles, CA

2011   Ampers&nd, L.A. Goal, Culver City, Los Angeles, CA

2011  The Masterpieces, Ochi Gallery, Sun Valley, ID

2010   Young Collector Show, Ochi Gallery, Sun Valley, ID

2010   Refuge, Peggy Phelps Gallery, Claremont Graduate University, CA

2010   Homage to the Artists, Ochi Gallery, Sun Valley, ID

2009   Home, Deborah Martin Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2006   Stroke and Structure, Square Feet Design Build, Pasadena, CA                              

2005   Icon’s Icons, Icon Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2004   How Many Artists, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA Jury Award Curators: Julie Lazar, Jennifer Bornstein, Karin Higa 

2003   Monochromatic Spectrum, Randy Sommers, Acme Gallery Curator, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA    

Dance

1993-94   Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, Principle Dancer

1993        Great Performances, PBS “Fandango”, Principle Dancer

1983-94    Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Principle Dancer                                                  

1982-83    Charles Moulton Dance Company, Principle Dancer                                                         

1980-82    Ballet Hispanico of New York,  Principle Dancer                                        

1976-79    Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Principle Dancer

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2005, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA

Parsons school of Design, New York, NY

Art Students League, New York, NY

Pratt Institute, New York, NY

Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, New York, NY

School of American Ballet, New York, NY

Adam Harrison, Los Angeles, CA

Lisa Adams, Los Angeles, CA