EDUCATION 

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College for Creative Studies - Bachelor of Fine Arts - 2020   

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CORE CREATIVE SKILLS 

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Multidisciplinary Visual Artist, Illustrator, Painter, Muralist, Ceramic Artist, Experimental Musician, Experimental Fashion Designer, Creative Problem Solver, LGBTQ Community Arts Event Coordinator, Community Builder, Creative Entrepreneur.  

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EXHIBITION HISTORY 

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2022 – Jonathan Harris – Still Bounded – Fine Art Exhibition – Pontiac, MI.  

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2021 ~ Good Done Daily ~ The Racks for Rides ~ Bike Rack Design Project ~ Hamtramck, MI. USA 

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2021 ~ Vanguard Community Development ~ North End Creators E. Grand Boulevard  Banner Project ~ Detroit, MI. USA

 

2020 ~ Twist Out Cancer ~ Brushes with Cancer Art Virtual Exhibition ~ Chicago, IL. USA 

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2020 ~ Motor City Pride Detroit ~ Virtual Pride Art Exhibition ~ Detroit, MI. USA 

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2020 ~ Ashe Cultural Arts Center ~ Pass It On ~ Open Mic and Artist Showcase ~ New Orleans, LA. USA 

 

2019 ~ Detroit Foundation Hotel ~ Mira Estell Summer Collection Showcase ~ Detroit, MI. USA  

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2019 ~ Allied Media Projects ~ Afro Future Fest Community Detroit Based Project ~ Detroit, MI. USA 

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2019 ~ Detroit Shipping Company ~ Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition ~ Detroit, MI. USA   

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2018 ~ Chez ~ Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition ~ Chicago, IL. USA   

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2018 ~ The Carr Center ~ Hotter Than July Fine Arts Exhibition ~ Detroit, MI. USA

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2018 ~ College for Creative Studies ~ Student Exhibition ~ Detroit, MI. USA

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CURATED COMMUNITY EVENTS 

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2021 - Russell Industrial Center - Creative Roots Grand Opening + live performances by local talent - Detroit, MI. USA  

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2021 - Russell Industrial Center - Vinyl Sip & Share + Pride Art Exhibit - Detroit, MI. USA 

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2019 - Eastern Market - Flower Child - Art Exhibition + live performances by local talent - Detroit, MI. USA 

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  AWARDS 

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Student Rug Design Competition ~ 3rd Place Winner ~ Hagopian World of Rugs ~ 2020 

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Chevrolet Grand Prix Poster Competition ~ 3rd Place Winner ~ Lear ~ 2018  

 

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COMMISSIONS 

 

2022 – Detroit Institute of Arts – Teen Community Mural Facilitation - Detroit, MI.

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2020-2021~ Arboretum Detroit ~ Wangari Maathai Commemoration Mural ~ Detroit, MI. USA 

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2019 ~ Dexter Grinds Coffee Shop ~ Spirit of Detroit Mural ~ Detroit, MI, USA  

  

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APPRENTICESHIPS 

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2020 ~ Nicole Macdonald ~ Black Bottom and Paradise Valley Mural ~ Midtown Detroit, MI. USA  

   

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PUBLICATIONS 

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“Collecting Homegrown Creatives” Opalewski, Kate. Pride Source. July 24th, 2018.  

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AFFILIATIONS 

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Co-founder / Co-owner ~ Creative Roots Detroit Community Art Studio ~ Russell Industrial Center ~ Detroit, MI. USA