Complimentary glazing on stretched canvas & African Americana, through October 15
DAY-OLD ARTFINE ART BY MELVIN HALECart

September 2, 2026

Awards and Reviews

California State Fair awards, Award of Excellence, and Art Business News Trendsetters feature recognizing Melvin Hale

In 2007, three works won awards at the California State Fair Fine Art Competition, including a Crystal Award of Excellence for Chi Chi and Cubana. A fourth Award of Merit followed in 2008.

In 2008, Hale was selected as one of four Trendsetters and Emerging Artists in Art Business News magazine’s 30th anniversary issue.

Hale has won numerous awards and acclaim since then.