Melanie Ernestina

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      • Directing Projects

Melanie Ernestina

Melanie ErnestinaMelanie ErnestinaMelanie Ernestina
  • Home
  • About
    • M.E.
  • Creative Archives
    • Creative Producing CV
    • CalArts MFA
    • Performance Resume
    • Performance Gallery
    • Writing / Playwright
    • Directing Projects

About M.E.

Bio

 

As a Houston native, arts advocate, and multidisciplinary creative producer, I have dedicated my career to amplifying voices of color, building community through the arts, and creating meaningful experiences where storytelling, education, and cultural celebration intersect. I hold a B.F.A. in Theatrical Performance from the University of Houston and an M.F.A. in Creative Producing from CalArts, and my work spans theater education, directing, event curation, nonprofit leadership, and large-scale public art projects.


Over the years, I’ve developed and produced a wide range of initiatives—from immersive arts festivals and grassroots activations to women-led creative residencies, corporate experiences, and sustainability-focused mural campaigns. My approach blends artistic strategy with logistical excellence, grounded in a deep commitment to equity, collaboration, and community-driven impact. Whether I’m designing a paint-and-sip experience, managing a cross-functional creative team, or leading a city-funded cultural program, I bring care, vision, and purpose to every project I touch.

Passion Projects

Fine Arts Forward

 As the co-founder of Fine Arts Forward, I have worked to expand opportunities for artists and students, championing accessibility and equity in the arts. My experience teaching and directing theater in FBISD and Alief ISD fueled my passion for creating safe, transformative spaces for creative expression. 

Pleasure Activism

 

this is my love letter to all black people on this planet earth. especially black women. this is my labor to you. i want to make this easier for you and more accessible in anyway possible.

Featured in Bold Journey Magazine

Creative Producing in A New Way

 Thank you to Bold Journey for featuring me and highlighting my recent thoughts and reflections as I continue my creative work during this administration as a black woman creative.

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Featured in Voyage Houston

Creative Producing in Houston, Texas

 Thank you to Voyage Houston for featuring me and highlighting my current work at the intersection of creativity and sustainability here in Houston, TX. While my roots and impact begin at home, my vision is global—connecting communities through art, storytelling, and purpose-driven collaboration wherever they are.

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