He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey and received a B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.Throughout his interesting career, Carter has always tried to be diverse and command several skills while maintaining a multitude of visions. “I look forward to the day when contemporary artists develop their skills to match their visions.â€,brCarter’s artistic credits include commissioned murals in s New York City, Pennsylvaniat the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, Washington, DC, He also created a backdrop New World Dance Co. in Washington, DC which has been used by former Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly and entertainer Stevie Wonder; and more recently, he painted the Millennium Image for The Capital Jazz Fest in Annapolis, MD. Stevens is completing a Public Commission for the Montgomery County Public Art Trust in Maryland.
In addition, Carter has exhibited internationally Carter has won several awards including a Pollock – Krasner Foundation Grant Award. Carter has lectured at the Smithsonian Institute, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Pittsburgh. His bibliography list includes Evening Magazine Channel 2, The 2-Day Show, Black Chronicle, Pittsburgh, Magazine, the Shooting Star Review, The City Paper, DC Arts, Art Trends Magazine, The Washington Times. And most recently the alumni publication, the Pitt News.
He is represented in NYC by American Painting 208 East Sixth Street New York, New York 10003 212.254.2628 http://www.classicamericanpainting.com
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