Grand Valley University
Allendale, Michigan
Distinguished Alumnus Award Winner
Greater Grand Rapids Visual Arts Festival
Second Place, People’s Choice Award
1981 –
The Scarab Club
Detroit, Michigan
Honorable Mention, Work on Paper
1991 –
Spirit of Detroit Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership, and dedication to improving the quality of life.
Man to Man Mentoring Program
Outstanding Achievement in Mural Creation
Wayne County Community Leaders Council
Salute to Community Involvement
Art Foundation of Michigan
Fresco Fellowship
1994 –
Selected as one of 12 Artist’s to participate in a Fresco Workshop, facilitated by Lucienne Bloch and Stephen Dimitroff, renowned artists who were assistants to Diego Rivera.
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History
Detroit, Michigan
Winner of Terrazzo Floor Design
1996 –
Grand Valley University
Allendale, Michigan
Artist in Residence – Fresco Workshop
1998 –
Ameritech
Ameritech’s Robert L Hurst Trailblazer Award
Special Recognition for Artistic Accomplishments – Museum of African American History
Grand Valley University
Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor of Art, Art
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Art Education Program
University of London - Slade Institute of Fine Art
London, England
Slade Institute of Fine Art
The Scarab Club
Detroit, Michigan
The Art of Africa and Its Heritage
1998 –
Allendale, Michigan
Greater Grand Rapids Visual Arts Festival
1981 –
Grand Valley University
Allendale, Michigan
Distinguished Alumni Exhibition
1982 –
MSF
Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Seaway Festival Exhibition
1985 –
Detroit Artist Market
Detroit, Michigan
General Exhibition
1986 – 1987
Saving the Art of the Fresco
1988 –
Gallery Leroy
Detroit, Michigan
General Exhibition
1991 –
The Scarab Club
Detroit, Michigan
Works on Paper
1991 –
Lansing Art Gallery
Lansing, Michigan
Curators and Directors Exhibition
1993 –
Grand Rapids Artists Against Cancer
1993 –
Detroit Athletic Club News
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Artist Masters Noble Fresco Art
Detroit News Magazine/Signal 56
Detroit, Michigan
Profile
1992 –
Flint Journal
Flint, Michigan
Mural Master
1992 –
Michigan Chronicle
Detroit, Michigan
Mastering Techniques of the Old Masters
1993 –
Metro Times
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Renaissance Art
1994 –
Athenaem Hotel Murals
1996 –
Jenkins/Turner and Sims-Varner Shape at World Class Museum
September 1997 –
New Museum Challenges Visitors’ Perceptions
New Museum Reflects Artistry of Detroiters
Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Michigan
Heritage to Share
Michigan Citizen
Detroit, Michigan
Museum Features the Work of Detroit Artists
Detroit News
Detroit, Michigan
Rotunda Floor
Showcase
Flint Journal
Flint, Michigan
Sweeping Fame
Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Michigan
Museum of African American History
1997 –
Park Memorial Holds Detroit’s History
1999 –
Wayne State University Press by Dennis Alan Nawrocki
Art in Detroit Public Places
1999 –
Grosse Pointe News by Alex Suczek
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
DAC Mural Decks the Walls With Civic Pride
January 25, 2001 –
The Detroit News by Joy Hakanson Colby
Detroit, Michigan
Painting the Town
