Michele is a Member of the Pastel Society, Master Pastellist and Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, Master Circle Member of IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies), Council Member of the Society of Women Artists, Member of the Society of Graphic Fine Artists and Unison Colour Pastels Associate Artist

Her work has earned many awards, most recently winning The Prix de Pastel, IAPS 12th Master Circle Division 2024 IAPS Pastel World Exhibition, Albuquerque, USA. She has exhibited at such venues as The National Arts Club, New York, The Butler Institute of American Art, Ohio, The Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, Illinois as well as with several Art Societies at The Mall Galleries, London