About the Artist
Photomontage: Titled; OREO ©2006
I strive for internal change within self and the process of creating is extremely therapeutic.
“Over the past twenty years, I have focused all of my curatorial and solo exhibitions around a general them of sociocultural media with detail towards identity, social and institutionalize inequality, individual and organized racism, and political dysfunction.”
Julius Lyles
Independent Curatorial Advisor
Artist Consultant
Professional Artist
Painter
Photographer
Sculptor
BIOGRAPHY
Julius Lyles lives and works in the Cleveland, Ohio area. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cleveland State University in the discipline of Photography & Sculpture. He is also a recipient of a master’s degree from the University of Akron in Arts Administration.
His work has been featured at several galleries all through out Ohio and has exhibited in solo shows and group exhibitions in Pennsylvania, Portland, Washington D.C., Atlanta, New York and Chicago.
Creating works in Assemblage, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography and Sculpture, Julius Lyles is one of the most innovative multimedium artists exhibiting. His artistic strategy is provocative, innovative, aggressive, colorful, diverse and complex.
Lyles has developed an expanded practice that includes space development, object making, performance and critical engagement with many publics.
Founder of the non-profit, LYLESART, Lyles is the executive director of the Cleveland community based organization.
Lyles interest in a critique of social practice, shared economies and the question of objects in relation to political and cultural thought.
Lyles readdresses the ongoing struggle for civil rights and many of the works have special iconic significance in relation to particular episodes in recent American history.
EXPERIENCE
2014 –Present –Executive Director, Lylesart Cleveland, OH
Management of the day to day activities for nonprofit that focuses on youth development through Artist Mentorship
2011 –Present –Independent Curatorial Advisor Cleveland, OH
Exhibitions with a primary focus on social and political themes
2010 –Independent Workshop Facilitator Cleveland, OH
Implemented Beginning Folk Art Painting program to alternative school programs at The Carole Robertson Center for Learning in Chicago, IL
Implemented Beginning Photography program at The Collinwood Arts Center in Cleveland, OH
2009/10 –Independent Curator Cleveland, OH Exhibitions with a primary focus on social and political themes
2007 -–Independent Fine Art Exhibitor/Promoter/Consultant/Curator Cleveland, OH
Exhibitions, Organization, Networking, Artist Promotions
Exhibitions with a primary focus on social and political themes
Promotion of all Art Mediums and Media of Emerging and Professional minority Artists in Greater Cleveland
Implemented new exposure to local minority artists, local area photographers within Northeast and Midwest North America
2002-2007 –Independent Fine Art Consultant/Abstract Painter Cleveland, OH Exhibit Displays, Organization, Networking
Promotion of Abstract Paintings to galleries
Managed 6 Artists
Implemented new exposure to local minority artists
1998–2000 –IBM Cleveland, OH ~ Graphic Designer
Production Developments from Concept to Print
Layout, organization, creating product templates
Managed 3 designers team
Implemented new design procedure that increased productivity by 33%.
1990–1992 –Prosperity on Payne Cleveland, OH ~ Ceramic Painter
Painting and designing ceramic jewelry
Managed 5 painters
Implemented training course for new painters
1989–1990 –BP America Inc. Cleveland, OH ~ Graphic Designer
Desktop publishing, Exhibit display, Illustration
Goal setting in relation to design problems and target dates for completion, attention to detail and follow through
1988–1989 Columbus Dispatch Newspaper Columbus, OH ~ Graphic Designer, Intern
Page layout, typesetting, key-lining, Editorial illustration
EDUCATION
2016 MBA from University of Akron, Akron, OH Arts Administration
2014 BA from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Major: Photography/Sculpture/Studio Arts
Minor: Non-Profit Administration
1997, 2000 Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Course of Study: Studio arts/Painting/Web page design
1983-87 Kent State University, Kent, OH
Course of Study: Graphic Design Painting/Marketing
EXHIBITIONS (S) Solo (G) Group (C) Curator
2023
THE NEW NOW 2023
TRI-C/Galleryeast
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Heights, OH 44122
https://www.tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment/art-galleries/eastern-campus-art-gallery.html (G)
https://www.artistsarchives.org/event/newnow-2023/ (G)
2022
CAN Triennial 22
Collective Arts Network
PO Box 771748
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Venues
Praxis Fiber Workshop
15301 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
Waterloo Arts
15605 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
William Busta Projects
15517 Waterloo Road, Suite 2, upstairs, Cleveland, OH 44110
https://cantriennial.org (G)
2021
Pitt's 2021 Diversity Forum
Art of Diversity Showcase
University of Pittsburgh
Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
2nd Floor Webster Hall
4415 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/art-diversity-showcase-visual-art (G)
2020
Waterloo Arts Virtual Juried Exhibition 2020
June 10 to July 24 2020
Waterloo Arts
15605 Waterloo Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
http://waterlooarts.org (G)
2019
September 20 2019 - November 16 2019
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
1834 E. 123rd St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1910
The seenUNseen Exhibition http://www.artistsarchives.org/event/seenunseen/ (G)
2018
Sept 5, 2018 – Sept 15, 2019
Photographic Installation on Public Transportation in Cleveland, Ohio
The INTER|URBAN project
http://interurban-cle.com (S)
2017
Photomontage: Yaa-Asantewa ©2017-18
Finishing size: 24” x 36” metal print
July 07, 2017 - August 06, 2017
The William Hill Gallery on Cottage
6144 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, Illinois 60637
The Ideal Beauty Exhibition http://www.williamhillgallery.com (S)
2016
Dec. 9, 2016 – Feb. 5, 2017
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago, Illinois
Not Just Another Pretty Face Exhibit
(Tribute to William Savage)
https://www.hydeparkart.org (G)
November 5, 2016 – December 10, 2016
The William Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
"Nothing but Racial Slurs" Exhibition
http://www.williamhillgallery.com (C)(S)
2015
September 5, 2015 - November 7, 2015
The William Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.williamhillgallery.com (C)(S)
Jan. 15, 2015 - March 12, 2015
The Sculpture Center
Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.sculpturecenter.org (S)
Jan. 30 - March 15, 2015
Father Ryan Art Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (G)
2014
August 30, 2014 - October 3, 2014
The William Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.williamhillgallery.com (C)(S)
March 15 - April 30, 2014
Broderick Art Gallery
Longview, Washington (G)
February 16 - March 15, 2014
Father Ryan Arts Center
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania (G)
2013
December 15 - March 30, 2014
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago, Illinois (G)
March 7 - 10, 2013
The Armory Show 2013
New York City, New York (S)
2012
November 9 - Dec.13, 2012
The 20th. People's Art Show
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
September 29 - April 16, 2013
William Savage Collection
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (G)
2011
Nov. 20, 2010 – Feb. 11, 2011
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago, Illinois (G)
2010
Mixed Medium Sculptural work: Eggplant ©2010
Finished size: 17"x 18"x 16.75"
Sept 24 - 26, 2010
“Illuminated Surrogates of Self”
Ingenuity Festival of Art andTechnology
Cleveland. Ohio (S)
July. 28 – Sept. 4, 2010
Murphy Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois (S)
April 9 - April 11, 2010
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
Feb. 2 - Feb 26, 2010
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio (S)
Dec. 21 2009 – Jan 28, 2010
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio (C)(G)
2009
Sept. 18 – Nov. 3, 2009
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)
Aug. 12 - AUG. 28, 2009
Doubting Thomas Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (C)(G)
July 10-12, 2009
Ingenuity Festival of Art andTechnology
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
May 8th. 2009
MOCA
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
April 17 - MAY 1, 2009
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio
April 10 – May 2, 2009
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
Feb. 7 – Mar. 7, 2009
Cleveland Pubic Library, MLK Branch
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
December 16, 2008 – Jan. 31, 2009
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)(C)
2008
Oct. 20 – Dec. 14, 2008
Cleveland Public Art
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
October 10 - November 7, 2008
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
April 4 – May 11, 2008
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)(C)
February 2 - March 3, 2008
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio (S)
Jan. 11 – Feb 22, 2008
Valley Art Center
Chagrin Falls, Ohio (G)
December 17, 2007 – Jan. 26, 2008
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)(C)
2007
June 8 - 29, 2007
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
May 3 – 31, 2007
Cleveland State University
Cleveland Ohio (G)
April 28 – 30, 2007
United Way Metro Fund Raiser
Atlanta, Georgia (G)
March 24 - April 3, 2007
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
Photography: Ronald Clayton ©2007
Finished size: 19"x 13”
February 13 – Mar. 3, 2007
Forced Alterego Exhibition
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
February 12 – Mar. 2, 2007
Booz Allen Hamilton Event
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
January 2 – 28, 2007
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)(C)
2006
Nov. 10 – Dec. 9, 2006
Doubting Thomas Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)(C)
March 24 - April 3, 2006
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
March, 2006
Lake Erie Artist Gallery/Bravo Event
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
January, 2006
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)
Dec. 2005 to January 2006
Lake Erie Artist Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
2005
July 1-15, 2005
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
2004
August 2004 to May 2005
Atmosphere Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
2003
October 3-31, 2003
Boot Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
September 17-19, 2003
Tremont Arts Cultural festival
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
August 17-October 1, 2003
Creative Impetus Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
May 9-24, 2003
Doubting Thomas Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
April 24-27, 2003
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
1985-2002
Nov.17, 2002-Mar. 2, 2003
Chagrin Valley Art Center
Chagrin falls, Ohio (S)
2002/1992/91
Cleveland State Art Gallery,
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
1987
Big Show Expo 87
Washington D.C. (S)
1987/85, Derring Gallery
Beachwood, Ohio (G)
AWARDS
CPAC Logo
Community Partnership for the Arts and Culture Fellowship $20,000.00 awarded in the category of Photography/Visual Arts from Cleveland, Ohio in 2009.
COLLECTIONS
East Cleveland Public Library, OH
Patric McCoy Collection Chicago, IL
William Savage Collection Pittsburgh, PA
Woman Care Center of UPMC HorizonHospital Hermitage, PA
PUBLICATIONS
CAN Journal
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Summer 2022
CAN Journal
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Winter 2019
Chicago Reader
(Chicago, IL)
2/2010, 2/2013, 8/2014, 9/2015, 11/2016, 12/2016, 7/2017
The Lakelander Newspaper
(Kirtland, Ohio)
Jan/27/2009
The Lakelander Newspaper
(Kirtland, Ohio)
Jan/12/2009
The News Herald
Jan/9/2009
The CityNews USA
(Cleveland/Akron/Columbus edition)
Dec/18-24/2008
Artist Review Magazine
Dec/2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oct/31/2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oct/17/2008
Scene Magazine Vol. 39 #16
April/16-22/2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
April/11/2008
Scene Magazine Vol. 39 #15
April/9-15/2008
Cleveland Freetimes,Vol.15 #49
April/9-15/2008
The CityNews USA (Cleveland/Akron/Columbus edition) March/20-26/2008
Northern Ohio Live Magazine Vol. 28 #6
Feb/2008
The Vindicator (Youngstown, Ohio)
Jan/22/2008
Northern Ohio Live Magazine Vol. 28 #5
Jan/2008
The Observer, CWRU Newspaper Vol. XXXIX #19
March 2/2007
Cleveland Freetimes,Vol.14 #45
Feb 28-March 5/2007
Scene Magazine Vol.39 #8
Feb/21-27/2007
The Patriot Ledger (Quincy. Massachusetts)
Jan/5/2007
The News Herald
June/19/2006
Cleveland Freetimes,Vol.13 #11
July/ 13-19/2005
Ar’t-e-fakt Magazine
Oct/2004
FOX News Morning Show
Sept/27-to Oct/1/2004
Solon Herald Sun Press
Sept/16/2004
Cleveland Sun Press
Feb/13/2003
Chagrin Valley Times
Feb/6/2003
Kent Stater Newspaper
Nov/1987
AM Cleveland
NBC/WKYC, Dec/85
Cleveland Magazine
Sept/1985
untitled painting 48” x 48” created in 2011
Julius Lyles lives and works in the Cleveland, Ohio area. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cleveland State University in the discipline of Photography & Sculpture. He is also a recipient of a master’s degree from the University of Akron in Arts Administration.
His work has been featured at several galleries all through out Ohio and has exhibited in solo shows and group exhibitions in Pennsylvania, Portland, Washington D.C., Atlanta, New York and Chicago.
Creating works in Assemblage, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography and Sculpture, Julius Lyles is one of the most innovative multimedium artists exhibiting. His artistic strategy is provocative, innovative, aggressive, colorful, diverse and complex.
Lyles has developed an expanded practice that includes space development, object making, performance and critical engagement with many publics.
Founder of the non-profit, LYLESART, Lyles is the executive director of the Cleveland community based organization.
Lyles interest in a critique of social practice, shared economies and the question of objects in relation to political and cultural thought.
Lyles readdresses the ongoing struggle for civil rights and many of the works have special iconic significance in relation to particular episodes in recent American history.
EXPERIENCE
2014 –Present –Executive Director, Lylesart Cleveland, OH
Management of the day to day activities for nonprofit that focuses on youth development through Artist Mentorship
2011 –Present –Independent Curatorial Advisor Cleveland, OH
Exhibitions with a primary focus on social and political themes
2010 –Independent Workshop Facilitator Cleveland, OH
Implemented Beginning Folk Art Painting program to alternative school programs at The Carole Robertson Center for Learning in Chicago, IL
Implemented Beginning Photography program at The Collinwood Arts Center in Cleveland, OH
2009/10 –Independent Curator Cleveland, OH Exhibitions with a primary focus on social and political themes
2007 -–Independent Fine Art Exhibitor/Promoter/Consultant/Curator Cleveland, OH
Exhibitions, Organization, Networking, Artist Promotions
Exhibitions with a primary focus on social and political themes
Promotion of all Art Mediums and Media of Emerging and Professional minority Artists in Greater Cleveland
Implemented new exposure to local minority artists, local area photographers within Northeast and Midwest North America
2002-2007 –Independent Fine Art Consultant/Abstract Painter Cleveland, OH Exhibit Displays, Organization, Networking
Promotion of Abstract Paintings to galleries
Managed 6 Artists
Implemented new exposure to local minority artists
1998–2000 –IBM Cleveland, OH ~ Graphic Designer
Production Developments from Concept to Print
Layout, organization, creating product templates
Managed 3 designers team
Implemented new design procedure that increased productivity by 33%.
1990–1992 –Prosperity on Payne Cleveland, OH ~ Ceramic Painter
Painting and designing ceramic jewelry
Managed 5 painters
Implemented training course for new painters
1989–1990 –BP America Inc. Cleveland, OH ~ Graphic Designer
Desktop publishing, Exhibit display, Illustration
Goal setting in relation to design problems and target dates for completion, attention to detail and follow through
1988–1989 Columbus Dispatch Newspaper Columbus, OH ~ Graphic Designer, Intern
Page layout, typesetting, key-lining, Editorial illustration
EDUCATION
2016 MBA from University of Akron, Akron, OH Arts Administration
2014 BA from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Major: Photography/Sculpture/Studio Arts
Minor: Non-Profit Administration
1997, 2000 Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Course of Study: Studio arts/Painting/Web page design
1983-87 Kent State University, Kent, OH
Course of Study: Graphic Design Painting/Marketing
EXHIBITIONS (S) Solo (G) Group (C) Curator
2023
THE NEW NOW 2023
TRI-C/Galleryeast
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Heights, OH 44122
https://www.tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment/art-galleries/eastern-campus-art-gallery.html (G)
https://www.artistsarchives.org/event/newnow-2023/ (G)
2022
CAN Triennial 22
Collective Arts Network
PO Box 771748
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Venues
Praxis Fiber Workshop
15301 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
Waterloo Arts
15605 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
William Busta Projects
15517 Waterloo Road, Suite 2, upstairs, Cleveland, OH 44110
https://cantriennial.org (G)
2021
Pitt's 2021 Diversity Forum
Art of Diversity Showcase
University of Pittsburgh
Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
2nd Floor Webster Hall
4415 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/art-diversity-showcase-visual-art (G)
2020
Waterloo Arts Virtual Juried Exhibition 2020
June 10 to July 24 2020
Waterloo Arts
15605 Waterloo Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
http://waterlooarts.org (G)
2019
September 20 2019 - November 16 2019
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
1834 E. 123rd St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1910
The seenUNseen Exhibition http://www.artistsarchives.org/event/seenunseen/ (G)
2018
Sept 5, 2018 – Sept 15, 2019
Photographic Installation on Public Transportation in Cleveland, Ohio
The INTER|URBAN project
http://interurban-cle.com (S)
2017
Photomontage: Yaa-Asantewa ©2017-18
Finishing size: 24” x 36” metal print
July 07, 2017 - August 06, 2017
The William Hill Gallery on Cottage
6144 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, Illinois 60637
The Ideal Beauty Exhibition http://www.williamhillgallery.com (S)
2016
Dec. 9, 2016 – Feb. 5, 2017
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago, Illinois
Not Just Another Pretty Face Exhibit
(Tribute to William Savage)
https://www.hydeparkart.org (G)
November 5, 2016 – December 10, 2016
The William Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
"Nothing but Racial Slurs" Exhibition
http://www.williamhillgallery.com (C)(S)
2015
September 5, 2015 - November 7, 2015
The William Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.williamhillgallery.com (C)(S)
Jan. 15, 2015 - March 12, 2015
The Sculpture Center
Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.sculpturecenter.org (S)
Jan. 30 - March 15, 2015
Father Ryan Art Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (G)
2014
August 30, 2014 - October 3, 2014
The William Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.williamhillgallery.com (C)(S)
March 15 - April 30, 2014
Broderick Art Gallery
Longview, Washington (G)
February 16 - March 15, 2014
Father Ryan Arts Center
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania (G)
2013
December 15 - March 30, 2014
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago, Illinois (G)
March 7 - 10, 2013
The Armory Show 2013
New York City, New York (S)
2012
November 9 - Dec.13, 2012
The 20th. People's Art Show
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
September 29 - April 16, 2013
William Savage Collection
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (G)
2011
Nov. 20, 2010 – Feb. 11, 2011
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago, Illinois (G)
2010
Mixed Medium Sculptural work: Eggplant ©2010
Finished size: 17"x 18"x 16.75"
Sept 24 - 26, 2010
“Illuminated Surrogates of Self”
Ingenuity Festival of Art andTechnology
Cleveland. Ohio (S)
July. 28 – Sept. 4, 2010
Murphy Hill Gallery
Chicago, Illinois (S)
April 9 - April 11, 2010
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
Feb. 2 - Feb 26, 2010
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio (S)
Dec. 21 2009 – Jan 28, 2010
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio (C)(G)
2009
Sept. 18 – Nov. 3, 2009
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)
Aug. 12 - AUG. 28, 2009
Doubting Thomas Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (C)(G)
July 10-12, 2009
Ingenuity Festival of Art andTechnology
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
May 8th. 2009
MOCA
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
April 17 - MAY 1, 2009
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio
April 10 – May 2, 2009
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
Feb. 7 – Mar. 7, 2009
Cleveland Pubic Library, MLK Branch
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
December 16, 2008 – Jan. 31, 2009
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)(C)
2008
Oct. 20 – Dec. 14, 2008
Cleveland Public Art
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
October 10 - November 7, 2008
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
April 4 – May 11, 2008
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)(C)
February 2 - March 3, 2008
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio (S)
Jan. 11 – Feb 22, 2008
Valley Art Center
Chagrin Falls, Ohio (G)
December 17, 2007 – Jan. 26, 2008
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)(C)
2007
June 8 - 29, 2007
Asterisks Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
May 3 – 31, 2007
Cleveland State University
Cleveland Ohio (G)
April 28 – 30, 2007
United Way Metro Fund Raiser
Atlanta, Georgia (G)
March 24 - April 3, 2007
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
Photography: Ronald Clayton ©2007
Finished size: 19"x 13”
February 13 – Mar. 3, 2007
Forced Alterego Exhibition
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
February 12 – Mar. 2, 2007
Booz Allen Hamilton Event
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
January 2 – 28, 2007
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)(C)
2006
Nov. 10 – Dec. 9, 2006
Doubting Thomas Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)(C)
March 24 - April 3, 2006
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
March, 2006
Lake Erie Artist Gallery/Bravo Event
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
January, 2006
Lakeland College
Kirtland, Ohio (G)
Dec. 2005 to January 2006
Lake Erie Artist Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
2005
July 1-15, 2005
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
2004
August 2004 to May 2005
Atmosphere Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
2003
October 3-31, 2003
Boot Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
September 17-19, 2003
Tremont Arts Cultural festival
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
August 17-October 1, 2003
Creative Impetus Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
May 9-24, 2003
Doubting Thomas Gallery
Cleveland, Ohio (S)
April 24-27, 2003
Spaces
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
1985-2002
Nov.17, 2002-Mar. 2, 2003
Chagrin Valley Art Center
Chagrin falls, Ohio (S)
2002/1992/91
Cleveland State Art Gallery,
Cleveland, Ohio (G)
1987
Big Show Expo 87
Washington D.C. (S)
1987/85, Derring Gallery
Beachwood, Ohio (G)
AWARDS
CPAC Logo
Community Partnership for the Arts and Culture Fellowship $20,000.00 awarded in the category of Photography/Visual Arts from Cleveland, Ohio in 2009.
COLLECTIONS
East Cleveland Public Library, OH
Patric McCoy Collection Chicago, IL
William Savage Collection Pittsburgh, PA
Woman Care Center of UPMC HorizonHospital Hermitage, PA
PUBLICATIONS
CAN Journal
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Summer 2022
CAN Journal
(Cleveland, Ohio)
Winter 2019
Chicago Reader
(Chicago, IL)
2/2010, 2/2013, 8/2014, 9/2015, 11/2016, 12/2016, 7/2017
The Lakelander Newspaper
(Kirtland, Ohio)
Jan/27/2009
The Lakelander Newspaper
(Kirtland, Ohio)
Jan/12/2009
The News Herald
Jan/9/2009
The CityNews USA
(Cleveland/Akron/Columbus edition)
Dec/18-24/2008
Artist Review Magazine
Dec/2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oct/31/2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oct/17/2008
Scene Magazine Vol. 39 #16
April/16-22/2008
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
April/11/2008
Scene Magazine Vol. 39 #15
April/9-15/2008
Cleveland Freetimes,Vol.15 #49
April/9-15/2008
The CityNews USA (Cleveland/Akron/Columbus edition) March/20-26/2008
Northern Ohio Live Magazine Vol. 28 #6
Feb/2008
The Vindicator (Youngstown, Ohio)
Jan/22/2008
Northern Ohio Live Magazine Vol. 28 #5
Jan/2008
The Observer, CWRU Newspaper Vol. XXXIX #19
March 2/2007
Cleveland Freetimes,Vol.14 #45
Feb 28-March 5/2007
Scene Magazine Vol.39 #8
Feb/21-27/2007
The Patriot Ledger (Quincy. Massachusetts)
Jan/5/2007
The News Herald
June/19/2006
Cleveland Freetimes,Vol.13 #11
July/ 13-19/2005
Ar’t-e-fakt Magazine
Oct/2004
FOX News Morning Show
Sept/27-to Oct/1/2004
Solon Herald Sun Press
Sept/16/2004
Cleveland Sun Press
Feb/13/2003
Chagrin Valley Times
Feb/6/2003
Kent Stater Newspaper
Nov/1987
AM Cleveland
NBC/WKYC, Dec/85
Cleveland Magazine
Sept/1985
untitled painting 48” x 48” created in 2011