ABEILLE PARTNERSHIPS

 Welcome to the vibrant universe of Abeille Creations. Whether you arrived here through one of my wearable art pieces, a collaboration, or pure curiosity, I'm grateful you’re here. 

I’m Melissa A. Mitchell, a self-taught Bahamian-American artist and founder of Abeille Creations (ABL), a wearable art and design house I launched in 2014 with a mission to bring art to the people. What began as grief therapy evolved into a global movement, transforming original paintings into clothing, accessories, home décor, murals, large-scale public installations, and culturally immersive experiences.  I am a proud two-time Florida A&M University graduate, holding a bachelor's degree in Public Relations with a graphic design minor, and a master’s in Public Management. I extend my philanthropic reach through the university and as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Abeille Creations is dedicated to amplifying Black art by Black women through three pillars: Art Education & Healing +  Art Expansion + Art Inspiration. Everything I create is rooted in culture, color, confidence, and community. Each collection is intentionally crafted in limited quantities, preserving artistic value while offering customers an intimate art-collecting experience through fashion and design

A Legacy of Partnerships That Tell a Global Story
Over the years, I’ve been honored to partner with companies, institutions, and organizations that span fashion, tech, automotive, retail, sports, hospitality, television, and community innovation. Each partnership reflects trust in my vision and a shared commitment to storytelling through art.

Here is a comprehensive look at the collaborations and brand moments that have shaped my journey so far:

Major Global Retail & Fashion Collaborations
+ SHEIN Global Partnership :50-piece wearable art collection; SHEIN X collaborations
+ Bloomingdale’s : Lenox Mall immersive gallery + exclusive accessories and furniture showcase.
+ Foot Locker:  Global apparel partnership + Times Square billboard feature.
+ SPANX :  Art-inspired apparel collaboration.
+ Levi’s : Live denim painting activations at Ponce City Market.
+ Amazon :  Official Amazon headwrap collection
+ JAXX Furniture :  Signature “Bahamian Breeze” patterns across beanbags, accent chairs, ottomans, and custom furniture.
+ Hallmark & Hallmark Mahogany capsule collections & national commercial.

Corporate, Tech, & Automotive Partnerships
+ Infiniti :  Long-term automotive partnership (QX60 & QX80).
+ Microsoft : Designed a custom NASCAR car for national campaign + additional activations.
+MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) — Record-breaking mural + additional art installations.
+ Goldman Sachs 1 Million Black Women Initiative:  Entrepreneur support + brand partnership moments.

Other notables: Pepsi, Meta, Ford, Hulu, Cadillac, Toyota, Party City, Peloton, CNN, The Home Depot, Jack Daniel’s, Intuit, FIVERR, and more. 

Entertainment, Media & Cultural Features: 
+ ESSENCE Magazine:  Multiple features + ESSENCE Festival Soko Market Stage host.
+ Vogue : Lupita Nyong’o wearing Abeille Creations.

Other Notables: Forbes, Black Enterprise, The Shade Room, Shopify (AfroPunk partnership), Solo Woman Magazine Cover, Real Housewives of Atlanta, various podcast appearances, speaking engagements, and editorial features across national media.

Arts, Museums & Public Installations:
+ MARTA :largest mural in their history by a Black Woman
+ Bloomingdale's: 2 stand alone galleries in-store

Other notables: Atlanta Beltline events, art housed in Miami venues + activations, national murals and public art commissions across the U.S.

Corporate Events, Festivals & Live Activations: 
+ Essence Festival :  SOKO Market Stage host + activations
+ Truist Legacy Series (Florida Classic)
+ Elevate Atlanta Fashion Show – Steele Bridge Runway Show
+ Curls on the Runway featured designer
+ Miami Art Basel (annual activations +  live art & merch experience)
+ Partnership activations with universities, conferences, and national organizations. 

Books, Storytelling, & Publishing: 
+ Author of: Black Love Notes to Self, Views from My Kaleidoscope, Kaleidoscope Views: Quotes for Colorful Optimism, 222 Messages to Dreamers, Doers, and Believers.
+ Also ongoing literary partnerships with bookstores, festivals, and media platforms.

Community, Philanthropy & Education: 
+ Abeille Creations Mentorship Initiative — Launched through Alpha Kappa Alpha Regional Conference.
+ Work with schools, camps, nonprofits, and educational institutions nationwide.
+ Scholarships, community events, and entrepreneurial support programs.

A Creative Force With a Global Imprint: 
With over 500 original artworks, 40+ murals, international collaborations, global retail distribution, and a growing library of books and educational programs, Abeille Creations continues to bring art to unexpected places, homes, airports, magazines, clothing racks, billboards, schools, automobiles, and digital worlds.

My work has been worn by celebrities such as: Lupita Nyong’o, Tabitha Brown, Amara La Negra, Pinky Cole, Yandy Smith, and many more across fashion, television, arts, and culture. Every partnership is a reminder that art is a universal language, one that heals, connects, and elevates us all.

Whether you are a future collaborator, a collector, a supporter, or someone exploring my world for the first time, I invite you to travel through color, culture, imagination, and purpose with me.

Welcome to Abeille Creations, where art becomes movement, fashion becomes storytelling, and every partnership creates new pathways of possibility.

Artistically speaking,

Melissa A. Mitchell
Founder/CEO
Abeille Creations