Ellen was born in New York City. Her work has appeared in group and solo shows at Papp Gallery, Midoma Gallery and A.I.R. Gallery, New York City. Ellen Mayer has also exhibited at the Lycian Theater, Sugarloaf, NY, Varga Gallery, Woodstock, NY, Winslow Therapeutic Center "Healing with Horses" Warwick, NY, Harness Racing Museum, Goshen, NY, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY, Newburgh Art Gallery, Newburgh, NY, Painter's Gallery, Cornwall, NY, Hambletonian Fine Art Show and Competition, Sugar Loaf, and many others.