Lectures & Talks 

(selected engagements & invitations)

 

2026
​North Carolina State University,  College of Design
The Built Identity in Places and Spaces: Public Art as Community Narrative
Invited Lecture, Issues in Contemporary Art & Design

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Johnson C Smith University 

Identity & Place In Site Specific & Public Art

Invited Lecture, Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program

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2025

Charlotte Country Day School
The Power of Pivoting
Baccalaureate Address

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The Teacher’s Forum
The Power of Art: Storytelling, Public Spaces, and Representation
Podcast Conversation with David Harris

 

2024

Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art

Reverberate Exhibition -  Coffee + Conversation
Artist Talk with Carla A. Lopez, William A. Noguera, Levi Robinson

 

2023

North Carolina State University,  College of Design
Fall Commencement Address
Invited Speaker

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National Organization of Minority Architects (NC NOMA)
Art and Architecture: Creating Public Narratives
Pre-Gala “Sip & Chat” - Invited Talk

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Arts & Science Council
Applying for Public Art: Strategies for Competitive Practice
Featured Speaker, Going Public: A Public Art Incubator

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North Carolina State University, College of Design
DesignLife Award Address
Innovative & Emerging Professional DesignLife Award Recipient

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2022
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Honors College
Any City, AMERICA: Public Art as Acts of Remembrance
Invited Lecture

2021
CreativeMornings Charlotte
Excelsior: Public Art and Community Narrative
Bolt of Inspiration Award Recipient, Featured Remarks

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Civic & Community Engagement

(selected engagements)

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2025

City of Raleigh, 

South Park Heritage Trail - Conceptual Design  

Presentation at Community & Stakeholders meeting

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2024 - 2025

City of Raleigh, 

John Chavis Memorial Park - Heritage Plaza/ Aquatic Center Design

Presentation at Community & Stakeholders meeting

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