Curriculum Vitae
Professional Artist
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Studio:
The Studio Of Lessie Venardo Dixon
3622 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60609
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Website:
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EXHIBITIONS​​
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MAC Building, "Morgan Art Complex On Going Exhibition,
Chicago, IL, 2020 - Present​
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Museum of Science and Industry, "Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition,"
Chicago, IL, January 15 - April 21, 2024
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Navy Pier, "PERSPECTIVE," An Exhibition of Fine Artworks, Chicago, IL,
October 6, 2023 - April 21, 2024 ​
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Tall Grass Arts Association, "ANTHOLOGY," A Collection Of Artwork
Park Forest, IL - Aug. 5 - Sept. 17, 2023
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BANKSYLAND At The MAC Building, Chicago, IL, July 7 - 16, 2023
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Jacoby Arts Center, “Untold Black Stories,” Alton, IL – 2021
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William Hill Gallery, “An Artist Collection,” Chicago, IL – 2015-16
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Paul Robeson Presidential Library, Official Portrait, “Wilford Bonner,” Chicago, IL- 2014
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“Fine Art of Positive Expression,” Christ Universal Temple Vision Gallery, Chicago, IL– February 22, 2014 – March 22, 2014
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“Not Just Another Pretty Face,” – Hyde Park Art Center, with three commissioned pieces, “McCoy’s 3,” “Sweet Memories,” and “Pamela Norman,” Chicago, IL – 2014
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Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms Juried Exhibition – “African Roots,” and “What’s Going On?” at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio – 2014
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eta Creative Arts Foundation, Solo exhibition (multiple works), Chicago, IL – 2012
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“Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition” – Museum of Science and Industries- best in painting award, Chicago, IL – 2012
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Dr. Ayubi Gallery, “Celebrating African American History Month,” Chicago, IL – 2011
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DuSable Museum of African American History – “Dr. Margaret Burroughs,” Chicago, IL – 2010
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Inaugural Regional Juried Art Exposition, Best of Show, Clarksville, TN – 2008
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Image and Design Gallery, Abstract Painting, “Primary Keys,” Hendersonville, TN – 2007
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Eaze Gallery, Portrait Display, “Teresa Bowles,” Nashville, TN – 2007
COMMISSIONS
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Urban Ministries Inc. (UMI), Painting book cover, “Precepts For Living,” Chicago, IL – 2015-16
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Private Collector, Abstract Painting, “Beyond 2,” Chicago, IL – 2011
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Private Collector, Portrait Painting, “Chosen Leader,” Nashville, TN – 2011
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The Village of Dolton, Portrait Painting, “Mayor Ronnie C. Lewis,” Dolton, IL – 2010
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Portrait Painting, “Dr. Kelly M. Smith Jr.,” Nashville – 2010
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, 14 Children Illustrations, “Primary Bible Lessons,” Nashville, TN – 2009
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, 12 Children Illustrations, “Primary Bible Lessons,” Nashville, TN – 2008
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, 14 Children Illustrations, “Primary Bible Lessons,” Nashville, TN – 2008
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Private Collector, Portrait Painting, “Revered Harold & Josie Seary,” Nashville, TN – 2008
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, 12 Children Illustrations, “Preschool Playhouse,” Nashville, TN – 2008
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Portrait Painting, “Dr. Earl L. Thomas,” Nashville, TN –2008
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Portrait Painting, “Dr. John H. Rouse,” Nashville, TN – 2007
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Private Collector, Doubled Panel Painting, “Misty Unicorns,” Ripley, TN – 2007
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Private Collector, Portrait Painting, “Mallory Kruss,” Hendersonville, TH – 2007
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Private Collector, Abstract Painting, “Beyond,” Chicago, IL – 2006
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, 12 Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Catalog,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Kindergarten Teacher School,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Junior Teacher Grades 4, 5, and 6,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Junior Pupil Grades 4, 5, and 6,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Intermediate Teacher Grades 7, 8, and 9,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Intermediate Pupil Grades 7, 8, and 9,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, ”VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Senior Teacher Grades 10, 11, and 12,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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The Sunday School Publishing Board, Children Illustrations, “VBS 2006 Power On with Jesus Senior Pupil Grades 10, 11, and 12,” Nashville, TN – 2005
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PUBLICATIONS
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CURRENT Media/Magazines, Cover, Chicago, IL - October 2020
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Museum Of Science and Industry, "50th Year Anniversary Black Creativity, Chicago, IL - February 2020
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CURRENT Media/Magazines, Cover, Chicago, IL - February 2020
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CURRENT Media/Magazines, Artist Article, Chicago, IL - January 2020
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CURRENT Media/Magazines, CURRENT Gallery Art Exhibition, Chicago, IL - December 2018
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CURRENT Media/Magazines, Cover, Chicago, IL - November 2018
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The UMI Annual Commentary, "Precepts For Living," Cover, Chicago, IL 2015-2016
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CURRENT Media and Magazines, Cover, Chicago, IL - November 2014
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Hyde Park Art Center, Artist Article, Chicago, IL - 2013
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Who’s Who in Sumner County Magazine, Artist Article, Nashville, TN – 2007- 08
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Richerson 75 Figure/Portrait Competition, “Honorable Mention Award,” Kimberly, WI – 2007
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Teaching
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The Studio Of Lessie Venardo Dixon, Chicago, IL - 2020
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Beverly Art Center, Chicago, IL – 2015
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Gallery Opera d’Arte, Chicago, IL – 2014
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King College Prep High School, Chicago, IL – 2013
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Studio G, Hendersonville, TN – 2006
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