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Artist Resume

Artist Resume: C. J. Fletcher’s Awards and Art Shows

Art Education

Graduated with distinction in Fine Arts and continued to study Art Appreciation at the University of Louisville in 1989.

Major Art Shows

  • New York “Up Close and Personal,” Art Show, 2003
  • Black In America Art Expo, Boston, MA, 2001
  • Sankofa Fine Art Expo
  • Philadelphia Fine Art Expo, Juried Show, 1999, With Ongoing Participation Each Year
  • Kentucky Crafted the Market, Juried Show, 1998, With Ongoing Participation Each Year
  • Capital Jazz Festival, Juried Show, Maryland, 1998
  • Louisville Visual Arts Association, Juried Show, 1998
  • Actor’s Theatre African American Invitation Exhibition, 1995 to 1998
  • Featured Artist at the Art Expo Atlanta, GA, 1996
  • One Woman Show, Floyd County Museum, Jeffersonville, IN, 1996

Awards and Honorable Mentions

  • Presented With “Arts and Culture Award” by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Pennsylvania Chapter in November 2000 for “Distinguished Accomplishments and Limitless Creativity”
  • Grant Award From the Kentucky Foundation for Women for “Artist Enrichment Grant 2001,” Louisville, KY
  • Black Achiever’s Award, 2001
  • Merit Award, Louisville Visual Arts Association in 1998 for painting “Color of Music #9”
  • Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer Award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Community”

Community Involvement

  • Juror for Kentucky Foundation for Women for a 2-D Visual Art Grant Recipient Program
  • Juror for The Kentucky Crafted Market for the 2-D Visual Arts Program
  • Coordinator for Special Fundraiser Project to Benefit St. Anthony’s Outreach Center, 2001
  • Advisory Committee Member for the Kentucky Arts Council; Served the 3-Year Term as a Liaison Person for the Pilot Program for 2-D Visual Artists Wishing to Participate in The Kentucky Crafted Market Program
  • Advisory Committee Member for the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Public Art (MACOPA)
  • Instrumental in Launching the “Flock of Finns” Project
  • Member of NETWORK Inc. (New Energy to Work Out Racial Kinks) Since 1999
  • Taught Landscape Painting to Children at the Spring Hill Montessori Parks and Recreation Center, 2000
  • Committee Member, Jefferson Community College Alumni Affairs (Special Project, 2000); Developed Curriculum for JCC Students to Design Logo for the College
  • Involved in Activities and Fundraising Projects at St. Stephen Baptist Church Since 1991
  • Teaches Art Appreciation to At-Risk Children at the Louisville Central Community Center Since 1999
  • Chairperson for the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Museum Advisory Committee, 1999
  • Chairperson for the Wesley Community House Advisory Committee, 1999 to 2000
  • Committee Member for Maryhurst Benefit (Special Project, 2001); Designed Logo Mask “Hope” and “Music on My Mind” Mask, Which Sold in the Silent Auction for $2,500

Fundraiser and Benefits Events

  • Shamrock Foundation, 1999 to 2001
  • Donated Art Prints for Juneteenth Festival Fundraiser, 2000 to 2001
  • Donated Art Prints for Lincoln Foundation Fundraiser, 1998 to 2001
  • Yearly Metro United Way Contributions, 1989 to Present
  • Yearly Crusade for Children Contributions, 1989 to Present
  • Yearly Fund for the Arts Contributions, 1989 to Present
  • Donated Art Prints for Haven House Fundraiser, 1999 to 2001
  • Bridgehaven Benefit for Mike Wallace, Who Suffered From Manic Depression, 1998