Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Colorado State University, 1986
Bachelor of Fine Arts Colorado State University, 1981
Current:
JAD Arts LLC, 1993 to present, Aurora CO. Owner
C B Dixon's African American Fine Art Gallery, Co-Owner & Principal
Awards/Grants
Permanent Collection Acquisitions-2024
“Kinara”, acquired by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver, CO
“Fire Vase”, acquired by Louisville History Museum, City of Louisville, CO
Special Honors-2024
“Selected Juror for Crested Butte Art Festival”, Crested Butte Art Festival, CO
Publications-2023, 2024
“Daria Magazine”, Fall 2023 Issue and Spring issue 2024, published by Daria Magazine LLC.
Awards-2022
“Curtis Center for the Arts Honorarium Recipient. awarded by Curtis Center for the Arts, Englewood, CO
“Understudy Gallery Honorarium Recipient”, awarded by Understudy Gallery and The Denver Theatre District, Denver, CO
“Energize Colorado Gap Fund”, Recipient, United Way, Denver, CO
“Art of the State- Jurors Award-Second Place”, awarded by The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Arvada, CO
“Colorado Arts Relief Fund Grant” awarded by Colorado Creative Industries, Denver CO
Awards-2021
EIDL Grant Recipient, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC
Certificate of Artistic Merit-Luxembourg Art Prize 2021 awarded by Pinacotheque, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Colorado Arts Relief Fund Grant Recipient, awarded by Colorado Creative Industries and Colorado Office of Economic Development.
Awards-2020
Aurora Economic Recovery Grant Recipient”, City of Aurora, CO,
Special Projects/Commissions
The Mango Clock – Exterior Installation”, The Mango House, Aurora. 2022
Solidarity Mural" sponsored by My Black Colorado, and Colorado Springs Downtown Partnerships. 2020
Exhibits
Exhibits-2024
“Black History Month Art Exhibit – Studios 115, 116”, presented by Three-Square Art Gallery, Fort Collins, CO
“32 Footprints- Invitational Sculpture Exhibition”, presented by The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
“I Regret to Inform You … an Art Exhibition”, presented by The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
“Black History Month Art Exhibition-Featuring Nine Colorado Artists”, presented by The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver, CO
Exhibits – 2023
“Gaining Ground in the Community-Looking Back and Moving Forward…Summit Art Exhibit”, presented by The Colorado Black Roundtable and Colorado Black Arts Movement, Denver, CO
“Big Draw Colorado”, exhibitor, presented by The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada CO
“Greater Park Hill 23rd Annual Garden Walk”, exhibitor, presented by Greater Park Hill Community, Inc, Denver, CO
“Art Garden”, exhibitor, presented at the 37th Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver, CO
“JAD Home Art Show for Wren Art Gallery”, presented by CB Dixon’s African American Fine Art Gallery, Aurora, CO
“Black History Month Celebration”, presented by Studio#115-116 and Three-Square Artist Gallery, Fort Collins, CO
“Shidoni Foundry Gallery and Sculpture Gardens”, Tesuque, NM
Exhibits - 2022
“Solidarity Mural Project Exhibit and Closing Reception”, presented by Avenue Creative Circuit, Colorado Springs, CO
“Recombobulation- Special Outdoor Exhibitor”, presented by Curtis Art Center for the Arts, Englewood, CO
“ Solidarity Mural Project “, TBD organization, permanent collection, Colorado Springs, CO
“Three Square Art Studio Artists-5th Annual Exhibition 2022”, Presented by Three Square Art Studio Gallery, Fort Collins, CO
“ Represented by Agora Gallery,2022-23, New York City
“ Greater Park Hill’s 22nd Annual Garden Walk”, Denver, CO
“ Sculpture on Loan Program 2022-23”, presented by Manitou Springs Creative Alliance, Manitou Springs, CO
“ CBAF Art Auction at Understudy Gallery”, Donor, Denver, CO
“Art of the State- A Juried Exhibition of Colorado”, presented by the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Arvada, CO
“Colorado Black Arts Festival Exhibit at Understudy”, presented by The Denver Theater District & Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver, CO
“Solidarity Mobile Mural Project at the State Capitol” presented by My Black Colorado & Colorado Springs Downtown Partnerships, Denver, CO
Exhibits -2021
“Untitled 2.0 Juried Art Exhibition” presented by Athens Art Gallery, Crawfordsville, Indiana
“James A. Dixon – Recent Artwork” presented by H & E Affordable Luxury Furniture Showroom, Denver, CO
“Sculpture Garden” 35th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Greater Parkhill 21st Annual Garden Walk”, Denver, CO
“Exhibizone 3rd Smart Group Exhibition-Winter International” presented by Biafarin, Ontario Canada
“Jones Art Gallery Group Art Show” presented by Jones Art Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri
“A Thousand Words Art Exhibition” presented by Core New Art Space, Denver, CO
Exhibits - 2020
“MLK Statue Fundraiser Art Sale” presented by Art Of Life Gallery & Dahlia Campus for Health and Well Being, Denver, CO
Formerly, “C B Dixon's African American Fine Art Gallery", Colorado Springs, CO
Creating-In-Place: See What Kirkland's Colorado Artists Have Been Up To"
Presented by The Kirkland Museum for Fine Arts and Decorative Arts" Denver, CO
Shidoni Foundry Gallery and Gardens”, Tesuque, NM
Exhibits - 2019
"Art Work-Fused Silica Tondo displayed at BAE Systems Campus", San Jose, CA
"Art Work by James A. Dixon at Lowell Memorial Library", Regis University, Denver, CO
"Greater Parkhill Garden Walk Exhibitor", Denver, CO
"Reach International Conference & Gala Exhibitor", Denver,CO
"Black History Month Art Display Exhibitor", United Airlines, Denver, CO
"Sculpture Garden Display Exhibitor-Mental Health Center of Denver, Dahlia Campus, Denver, CO
"Home Gallery Exhibit for Micki", Aurora, CO
Exhibits - 2018
"Parkhill Interfaith Community Fest Exhibitor", Denver CO
"Recent Abstractions by James Dixon at Blair-Caldwell Library African American Research Library",Denver CO
"Greater Park Hill 2018 Garden Walk", Denver CO
Exhibits - 2017
"Kinara Sculpture at Mountain View Window and Door Employee Garden",Denver CO
"Artwork by James A. Dixon",Trattoria Stella Restaurant,Denver CO
"Greater Park Hill 2017 Garden Walk", Denver CO
"The Celebration!",presented by The Art House & Forum,Aurora CO
"Inclusion-Diverse Voices of the Modern West",presented by Denver Arts and Venues, McNichols Civic Center Building, Denver CO
"Mixed Metal Works by James A. Dixon", Doyle and Margaret Hartman Gallery,Dayton Memorial Library,Regis University,Denver CO
"Colorado Black Arts Festival Sculpture Garden, Exhibitor",presented by Colorado Celebration of African American Arts and Culture,Denver CO
Exhibits-2016
“Kwanzaa Commemoration at Denver Main Public Library”, presented by Denver Public Library, City and County of Denver
“Shidoni Foundry Galleries Gardens”, Tesuque, NM
“Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Monument Fundraiser”, presented by Art of Life Gallery, Jason Street Art Center. Denver CO
“James A Dixon Recent Art Work”, presented by Dayton Memorial Library, Regis University, Denver CO
“Art Work by James A. Dixon”, presented by Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library, Denver Public Libraries, Denver CO
“30th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival-Visual Artist Vender”, Denver CO
“Garden Walk-Art Show” presented by The Greater Parkhill Neighborhood, Denver CO
“Expressing Freedom Through Freedom of Expression- New Hope Annual Black History Month Art Exhibition”, presented by New Hope Baptist Church, Denver CO
Special Projects-2016
“Peace Torch Presentation to Dignitaries-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Marade”, sponsored by The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee
“Flame in Sculpture Project”, sponsored by N B H Property Management, Denver CO
Commissions-2016
“Bus Stop -Going Home, Faithful Servant” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Commissioned by The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee and Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
Exhibits-2015
“Kwanzaa Holiday Exhibit at Blair – Caldwell African American Research Library”, presented by Denver Public Library, Denver CO
“Cook Park Community Garden Tour”, Exhibitor, sponsored by Chapter 2 Design Studio, Denver CO
“JAD Home Gallery Show for David Taylor, President &CEO Harvey B Gantt Center for African-American Arts Culture”, presented by JAD Artist, Illustrator
“Georgetown Loop’s-Buffalo Bill Daze”, Exhibitor, Georgetown CO, Sculptor LLC, Aurora CO
“Art of Life Gallery Annual Sculpture Show and Sale”, presented by Art Of Life Gallery, Denver CO
“Recent Work by James A. Dixon”, presented by Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and Denver Public Library, Denver CO
“Garden Walk-Art Show”, presented by The Greater Park Hill Neighborhood, Denver CO
Commissions-2015
“Peace Torch”, commissioned by the Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission, Denver CO
Exhibits-2014
“23rd Annual CDPHE Employee Craft Fair”, sponsored by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver CO
“Artwork by James A. Dixon”, Dayton Memorial Library, Regis University, Lowell Campus, Denver CO
“African American Contemporary Artists”, presented by Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village CO
“James A. Dixon Sculpture Exhibit at the McNichol’s Civic Center Courtyard”, presented by Denver Arts and Venues and City and County of Denver CO
“2nd Annual Black History Month Exhibit”, presented by New Hope Baptist Church, Denver CO
“Tiki Party-Art Walk and Dance”, presented by South Westminster Arts Group and Rodeo Market Community Arts Center, Westminster CO
“2014 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Art Show”, presented by CDPHE Employee Council, Denver CO
“Earth Day Commemoration-Art Show”, presented by The Regency Plaza, DTC, Denver CO
“Garden Walk-Art Show”, presented by The Greater Park Hill Neighborhood, Denver CO
Special Projects-2014
“Sculpture Garden Exhibit”, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“The Black Pearl-Special Arts Project”, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Publications-2014
“Colorado Homes and Lifestyles”, June-July 2014, Volume 34, Number5, page 84
“Biota-Funnel to a Thread”, Compact Disk jacket, inside left foreground page 2, Release and Distributed by RER Megacorp, Morphios &Locus Solus
Exhibits-2013
“James A Dixon Painting Exhibition”, present by Fluid Coffee Bar, Denver CO
“Five Points Better Block”, sponsored by The Five Points Business Association and The Black American West Museum, City and County of Denver, Denver CO
“Five Points Jazz Festival”, sponsored by The Five Points Business Association and The Black American West Museum, City and County of Denver, Denver CO
“James A Dixon Recent Work”, Dayton Memorial Library, Regis University, Denver CO
Special Projects-2013
“JAD Sculpture Garden Exhibit”, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Exhibits -2012
“Colorado Abstract Expressionism-From Kirkland Museum”, exhibitor, presented by The Kirkland Museum Of Fine And Decorative Arts, Denver CO
“2nd Annual Artist Artopia-Group Exhibition”, presented by Transmission Studio, Denver CO
“Colorado Art Survey VII “, exhibitor, presented by the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Arts, Denver CO
“4th Annual Pride and Progress Fundraising Gala”, presented by The Black American West Museum, Denver CO
Publications-2012
“Biota-Cape Flyaway”, Compact Disk and Art Booklet, Released and Distributed by RER Megacorp, UK, In USA by RER, In Japan by Locus Solus
Exhibits-2011
“3rd Annual Pride and Progress Fundraising Gala”, presented by The Black American West Museum, Denver CO
“Eighth Chakra Gallery”, Dover New Hampshire
“Loaves and Fishes-Works on Paper”, presented by Regis University, Lowell Campus, Denver CO
“2011 Year in Preview”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
“Spectaculum Botanica II-In Celebration of Earth Day”, presented by Brookfield, Denver CO
“Food, Fire and Fun Arts Festival”, presented by East End Arts District Association, Aurora CO
“Black Resistance is….” presented by Live on Canvas Arts Magazine, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio and Art Blaque, Denver CO
Special Projects-2011
“Manhattan Middle School Home Tour”, sponsored by Boulder Valley School District and Joseph Art Works, Englewood CO
“3rd Annual Visual Arts Conference”, Panel Participant, presented by Boulder Valley School District, Boulder CO
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.-Bus Stop Project”, sponsored by A&A Art Inc., Denver CO
Commissions-2011
“Pikes Peak –Cousins-King Memorial”, commissioned by Dr. Renee King, Denver CO
“The Tulip Plow Permaculture Fountain”, commissioned by Mr. David Ward, co-partnered with Pickens Technical College, Aurora CO
“Kwanzaa Community Celebration-The Kinora Project”, commissioned by Mr. Perry Ayers, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Public Art-2011
“Tulip Plow Turning Hearts Fountain”, sponsored by Nice-World Organization &Catholic Resurrection Omnifaith Neighborhood (C.R.O.W.N)
Awards-2011
“Christ Our Redeemer AMEC –Sons of Thunder Certificate-Business Category”, presented by African American Episcopal Church, Denver CO
Publications-2011
“Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine-Art and Antiques”, August 2011 issue, Volume 31, Number 6
“Colorado Abstract Expressionism Commentary-by Hugh Grant”, Founder and Curator, the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Arts, Denver CO
Exhibits-2010
“Smoke And Mirrors”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
“Sundance Mountain Sculpture Exhibition”, presented by Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake CO
“James A Dixon Solo Exhibit”, Charles and Dorothy Cousins Gallery, Blair –Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver CO
“JAD Art Show and Sale “, 9655 Gallery, presented by American Trucking Company, Aurora CO
“The Kirkland Museum Collection -100 Years of Colorado Art”, presented by The Kirkland Museum and the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins CO
“The Kirkland Museum Collection – 100 Years of Colorado Art”, presented by The Kirkland Museum and The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada CO
“Fedde Bronze Works Grand Finale”, presented by Fedde Bronze Works, Denver CO
Belle Vista Hair Salon-Solo Art exhibit”, presented by Belle Vista Hair Salon, Castle Rock CO
Special Projects-2010
“Spring Break Fun &Learn-Children’s Art Workshop”, sponsored by Christ Our Redeemer AMEC, Denver CO
“Richard Gustafson Bronze Portraits Project”, Joseph Art Works, Englewood, CO
“The Ceramic Nismo”, Sunrise Art Works, Aurora CO
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“The Inauguration of Hope by Ed Dwight, presented by Ed Dwight Studios and the Colorado History Museum, Denver CO
Awards-2010
“Sundance Mountain Sculpture Exhibition-Best of Show”, presented by the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts
Professional Experience- 2010
“Joseph Artworks”, Artist Technician, 2010 to present, Englewood CO
Exhibits-2009
“Sankofa Arts Alliance-Black Artists Speak”, presented by Arts Students League, Denver CO
“Abstracting The Figure”, Juried Art Exhibit, presented by Lakewood Art Center, Lakewood CO
“James A, Dixon Home Art Show”, Aurora CO
“Political Fundraiser for Angela Williams and Art Display”, presented by JAD, Denver CO
“Armand’s Artopia Art Exhibit”, presented by Transmission Studio, Denver CO
“James A. Dixon at Ism Gallery”, presented by Ism Gallery, Denver CO
“The Last Art Fair”, presented by, Ulozi Art Guild, LLc, Denver CO
“Travel Professionals of Color Annual Dinner and Heritage Tourism Summit –Art Exhibit”, presented by TPOC, Denver CO
Special Projects-2009
“James A. Dixon Sculpture Garden”, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Publications-2009
“Front Porch Publications”, Denver CO
Exhibits-2008
“Visual Aesthetics Spaces-Sculpture on Loan Exhibit”, presented by Downtown Partnerships Inc., Colorado Spring CO
“Natural Abstractions”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
“Maxim Integrated Products Art Exhibit”, presented by Maxim Integrated Products, Sunnyvale CA
“Family-Group Art Exhibit”, presented by Sankofa Art Guild and New Core Art Space, Denver CO
“Artist Preview Exhibit”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
Public Art-2008
“Mounds African American History Museum”, permanent collection, Mounds IL
Associations-2008
“International Sculpture Center, member, Hamilton New Jersey
Exhibits-2007
“Best of Colorado at Denver International Airport”, juried exhibit, presented by City and County of Denver, Denver CO
“Five Points Jazz Festival-Ulozi Art Center Exhibit”, presented by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Denver CO
“Greater Park Hill Garden Walk-Featuring Fedde Bronze Works Sculpture”, presented by Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., Denver CO
“Mullin, Dean and Heimos LLC Office Art Display”, presented by Mullin, Dean and Heimos LLC, Denver CO
“Sankofa Arts Alliance Celebrates Black History Month “, presented by TOSA Exhibition Hall, Aurora CO
“Lithograph Exhibition”, presented by Boneyard Restaurant, Aurora CO
Special Projects-2007
“James A. Dixon Sculpture Garden, presented by the Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design “, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Starlight Art Auction “, presented by Starlight Children’s Foundation, Denver CO
Publications-2007
“Biota- Half a True Day”, Compact Disk Art Booklet, Distributed by RER Megacorp, U K, USA
Exhibits-2006
“The Soul of Colorado Exhibit-Denver International Airport”, presented by City and County of Denver, Denver CO
“Group Exhibit”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
“Group Exhibit”, Michael Walter Gallery, Denver CO
Publications-2006
“New Art International”, Book Art Press, Woodstock NY
“LUXE-The Colorado Home Redefined”, Fall Issue, Vol.1, Issue2, page8
Public Art-2006
“The Bears at Southlands Lifestyle Center”, the Fedde Bronze Works Design Team Member, Aurora CO
“Rocky Ridge Park Public Art Project”, semi-finalist, Aurora CO
Awards-2006
“Certificate of Recognition-Man of the Year”, presented by The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Denver CO
Exhibits-2005
“James A. Dixon Art Display –Peoples Gallery , presented by City and County of El Paso TX
“Permanent Collection Acquisition”, the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Arts, Denver CO
“Narration-Ben Strawn and James A. Dixon”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
“2005-2006 Art on Parade”, presented by Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation, Northglenn CO
“14th Annual Summer Garden Tour”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects, Denver CO
“Walnut Foundry Event Center-Art Exhibit”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
“The Brownstones at the Riverfront Park Art Display”, presented by Walker Fine Art Gallery, Denver CO
Special Projects-2005
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, presented by Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Publications-2005
“LUXE –The Colorado Home Redefined”, Ad for Walker Fine Art Gallery, Issue, Vol.1, Issue2, page 8
Exhibits-2004
“A Celebration of Life through Spirit and Imagination-Sculpture Exhibit”, presented by Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake CO
“Art for Designers Exhibit”, presented by 825 Art Gallery, Denver CO
“Group Exhibit”, presented by Artworks Studio Gallery, Denver CO
“Creative Blessings through Our Hands-A Show of Black Visual Artists Exhibition, Art Show &Sale”, presented by Sankofa Arts Collective, Denver CO
Special Projects-2004
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Publications-2004
“Colorado Modern-A Conversation with James Dixon”Vol.1 number5, Light Table Publishing, Denver CO
Exhibits-2003
“Art in the City 3-Spring Art Sale and Open House”, presented by Prestige Real Estate Group, Denver CO
“Peoples Presbyterian Church USA 97th Anniversary Art Exhibit”, presented by Peoples Presbyterian Church, Denver CO
“Colorado Art Expo-Exhibitor”, Colorado Art Expo, Denver CO
“Uptown Santa Fe Fine Art Gallery-Group show”, Uptown Santa Fe Art Gallery, Santa Fe NM
“Artists of Colorado-Group Exhibit 2002-03”, Artist of Colorado Fine Art Gallery, Aspen CO
“Joy of Sculpture-Art Exhibit”, Denver CO
“Melting Pot Greeting Card Kickoff Celebration”, presented by 825 Art Gallery, R.L. Gallery and Melting Pot Designs, Denver CO
“Café Connection-Smiley Neighborhood Center Opera Company “Shoes”, presented by Park hill Methodist Church, Denver CO
Special Projects-2003
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Art Instructor – Peoples Presbyterian Church –Kids Art”, presented by Peoples Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO
“Smiley Operavon Company Co-Director, Shoes”, presented by Smiley Neighborhood Center, Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
“Summer Camp –Art Instructor”, sponsored by Full Circle Intergenerational Project Inc., Denver CO
“Children’s Pavilion Workshop”, presented by Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Nominations-2003
“Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts Nominee”, sponsored by the Mayor’s Commission on Art, Culture and Film, Denver CO
Exhibits-2002
“The Last Show Down”, presented by Michael Schuessler Studio/Gallery”, Denver CO
“Dandelions and Daffodils Art Exhibit Fundraiser”, presented by Neighborhood Cultures of Denver, Denver CO
“Mosaic – A Diaspora of Contemporary Black Artists in the Pike’s Peak Region”, sponsored by Business Art Center, Manitou Springs CO
“African American Heritage Month Art Exhibit”, presented by Pike’s Peak Library District, Colorado Springs CO
“Black Pioneer in Business Awards Reception and Art Exhibit”, presented by Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, Denver CO
“Family Extravaganza Musical Program and Awards Ceremony”, presented by Lift Every Voice INC and Smiley Neighborhood Center, Denver CO
“Mountain Art Gathering- a Classic Art Show and Sale “presented by the Gatherers Art Guild, Keystone CO
“A Wine and Cheese Reception-Families and Friends of the Opera, “presented by Smiley Neighborhood Center, Denver CO
Special Projects-2002
“Moore Elementary School-Visiting Artist “sponsored by Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
“ James A. Dixon Sculpture Garden Exhibit “,presented by Full Circle Intergenerational Project Inc., Fedde Bronze Works ,Sunrise Art Works ,and Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Colorado Black Women’s for Political Action 25th Anniversary Annual Tribute Luncheon and Youth Art Contest”, Artist Juror, presented by C.B.W.P.A ,Denver CO
Publications-2002
“In The Spirit Of Martin: The Living Legacy of Dr .Martin Luther King”, the Companion Book, published by Verve Editions, Burlington VT
“Biota –Invisible Map” Compact Disk Art Booklet, Distributed by RER Megacorp, U K
Public Art-2002
“Interior Bronze Water Feature”, Sculpture Mountain and Plains Team Member, located at the Atlantic Club at Red Bank, Manasquan, New Jersey
Awards-2002”Elmo Young –Hiawatha Davis Heart and Hands Award” presented by Full Circle Intergenerational Project Inc., Denver CO
“Certificate of Recognition”, presented by the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, Denver CO
Exhibits -2001
“Cherry Creek Arts Festival”, exhibitor, juried show, Denver CO
“U S Bank Art on the Streets”, juried show, presented by Community Ventures Inc., Colorado Springs CO
“Mayor’s Preview Celebration-Cherry Creek Arts Festival”, Denver CO
“Fifth Annual Colorado Progressive Coalition Awards Banquet Fundraiser”, presented by Colorado Progressive Coalition, Denver CO
“Annual Denver Black Arts Festival”, exhibitor, 2001-1994, 1993, Denver CO
“Smiley Neighborhood Center Open House “, sponsored by Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
“Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter 2001 Annual Scholarship Charity Fundraiser”, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Denver CO
“ Celebration V – Shedding Light- A Benefit For The Pikes Peak Library District’s African American Historical and Cultural Collections” ,presented by The Shivers Foundation ,Colorado Springs CO
“The Unfurling “, presented by the The Raven’s Nest Gallery, Denver CO
“Fifth Annual Smiley Neighborhood Center’s Community Fair”, presented by Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
“2001 Guide to the African American Heritage in Colorado Presents African American Profiles”, sponsored by African American Voice Newspaper and Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, Colorado Springs CO
“37th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Dinner/Silent Auction”, presented by The Urban League of Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado CO
“African American History Month Exhibit”, sponsored by Hillsdale Community Center, Colorado Springs CO
“A Day in Africa “, presented by The Colorado College Colorado Springs CO
“James A. Dixon Exhibit at Sarah Maloney Studios”, Denver CO
“USAF Academy African American Heritage Festival”, presented by United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs CO
Special Projects-2001
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Children’s Pavilion Workshop “, sponsored by Denver Botanical Gardens and Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“George Washington Portrait Restoration “, George Washington High School, Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
Publications-2001
“Biota –Invisible Map”, Compact Disk Art Booklet Distributed by RER Megacorp, U K and USA
“The Guide to African American Heritage Colorado”, published by The African American Voice Newspaper, Colorado Springs CO
Awards-2001
“Fifth Episcopal District Certificate of Recognition”, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Denver CO
“Mountain Award for Art”, presented by The African American Leadership Institute, Denver CO
Credits-2001
“Original Aurora Community Affairs Program”, KACT Television, Aurora CO
Exhibits-2000
“Art Accents Showroom of New Orleans”, presented by Art Accents, New Orleans LA
“James A. Dixon at Progressive Packaging Showroom”, presented by Progressive Packaging, Aurora CO
“Juneteenth Celebration 2000”, sponsored by The African American Voice Newspaper, Colorado Springs CO
“The Shivers Celebration Concert Series Presents Charmaine Anderson, Monica Jones and James A Dixon”, presented by Pikes Peak Library District and KCME Radio Station, Colorado Springs CO
“Ladies Night 2000”, presented by Legacy Entertainment, Denver CO
‘African American Voice Guide to African American Heritage 2000 Art Exhibit and Candidate Luncheon “, sponsored by African American Voice Newspaper, Colorado Springs CO
James A. Dixon Sculpture Display at the Award Shoppe Showroom”, presented by The Award Shoppe, Aurora CO
“Art on The Edge”, juried show, presented by Lakewood Arts Council, Westminster CO
“Colorado Springs Black Arts Festival “, sponsored by OHOHO, Colorado Springs CO
“Shaka Franklin Foundation For Youth –Silent Art Auction”, sponsored by Shaka Franklin Foundation For Youth Denver CO
“Diamonds And Spurs Charity Art Auction “, sponsored by Boulder Valley Rotary, Boulder CO
“Free At Last….? Juneteenth Art Exhibit”, presented by Ulozi Art Center and Downtown Five Points Business Association, Denver CO
“Dean and Heimos LLC-New Office Celebration Art Exhibit”, presented by Dean And Heimos, Denver CO
“I Rise Again –Denver –Nairobi Sister Cities Committee Combats HIV with Art”, presented by Denver-Nairobi Sister Cities Committee, Denver CO
“Sunrise Art Works Presents James A. Dixon”, presented by Sunrise Art Works Gallery, Aurora CO
“McCook Community College Annual Phi Theta Kappa Six State Competitive”, juried exhibit, presented by McCook Community College, McCook NE
“Colorado: 2000 A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art”, presented by Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, Colorado Springs CO
“Sausalito Arts Festival “, Accepted exhibitor, Sausalito CA
Special Projects-2000
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Visiting Artist at Smiley Neighborhood Center”, 2000-2003, sponsored by Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
“Sculpture Presentation to Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Honorary Professors Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, presented by James A .Dixon and Denver Metropolitan State College, Denver CO
“Sculpture selected to Represent Reel to Reel Black 2000-Denver Pan –African Film Festival Achievement Awards”, sponsored by James A. Dixon and The Denver Pan-African Arts Society, Denver CO
Awards-2000
“Mae Beckett Award Year 2000 Recipient”, presented by Christ Our Redeemer AMEC, Denver CO
1999-Exhibits
“Garden of Sculpture At Hudson Gardens”, sponsored by Littleton Arts Committee, Littleton CO
“Ebony Fashion Fair –Art Auction Fundraiser”, sponsored by Ebony Magazine and the Links Inc., Denver CO
“On My Own Time Art Show”, sponsored by The City Of Littleton Fine Arts Committee, Littleton CO
“Art and Fashions at Mavericks”, sponsored by Art at Its Finest Gallery and Nuance, Denver CO
“” Expanding The Visions Male Conference”, sponsored by the 100 Black Men At Denver African American Task Force, Denver CO
“Eighth Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show and Sale”, presented by Loveland Sculpture Group, Loveland CO
“Slices Of Life –A Historical Perspective of the Denver African American Community”, sponsored by Denver Public Library African American Project Group, Denver CO
“Celebrate Colorado Artists –Annual Fine Arts Exhibit”, sponsored by Celebrate Colorado Artists, Denver CO
“ Thirteenth Annual Colorado Pan-African Nurturing and Development Association Games”, sponsored by Metropolitan State College of Denver ,University of Colorado At Denver ,Denver Rocky Mountain Association of Black Psychologists
,Colorado Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development ,Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. , Colorado Black Firefighters, the Educational Opportunity Center and Auraria Higher Education Center, Denver CO
“ Dream On Monkey Mountain –Featuring Cleo Parker Dance Ensemble-A Denver Center Theater Company And The African American Task Force Benefit”, sponsored by Denver Center Theater Company and African American Task Force ,Denver CO
“Adventure – 99 Art”, sponsored by Carson Design Studio, Denver CO
“1999 Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale”, presented by Art At Its Finest Gallery, Denver CO
“Greeley Art Commission Sculpture on Loan Program”, 1999, 1998, sponsored by Greeley Arts Commission, Greeley CO
“ Northeast Park hill Community Fair” ,sponsored by Northeast Park hill Coalition and Art At Its Finest Art Gallery, Denver, CO” Auraria Micro-Business Trade Fair” ,sponsored by Colorado Micro Credit Inc., Denver CO
“Park hill Home Tour and Smiley Neighborhood Center Community Fair”, sponsored by The Greater Park hill Community, Denver CO
“Third Annual Diversity Fair “, sponsored by Colorado Department of Human Services and Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, Denver CO
“International Black Women’s Congress 15th Annual Conference”, Denver CO
“Art Sale –Home Show featuring James A. Dixon”, sponsored by Nostalgic Homes, Denver CO
“Naval Art Auction Fundraiser”, sponsored by Colorado Naval, Denver CO
“The Heart of Evergreen Sculpture Walk “, 1999, 2004-2005, sponsored by Art for the Mountain Community, Evergreen CO
“Home Show and Art Show”, sponsored by Caldwell Bankers, Denver CO
“Juneteenth Celebration Senior Luncheon and Youth Luncheon “, sponsored by Five Points Business Association, Denver CO
“Buffalo Soldier Lithograph Display “, sponsored by Hobby Lobby Creative Center, Colorado Springs CO
“25th Annual National Conference of Black Mayors Jazz Reception”, Hosted by the Honorable Mayor Wellington Webb, Denver CO
“Christ Our Redeemer AMEC Arts and Crafts Sale”, sponsored by Christ Our Redeemer AMEC, Denver CO
“James A. Dixon Home Gallery Exhibit”, presented by JAD Artist, Illustrator, Sculpture LLC, Aurora CO
“Second Annual Kwanzaa Celebration 5th Run and Walk”, sponsored by Potts Trotters Racing Team Inc., Denver CO
“Golden Champagne Holiday Open House”, sponsored by The Urban Spectrum Newspaper, Denver CO
Special Projects-1999
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Publications-1999
“Rolling Stone Magazine -Paldares Exquisites”, March Edition, page 19, Argentina
“In The Black –Denver’s African American Business Journal”, published by In The Black Publishing Ltd, Denver CO
“Listed in Colorado Black Leadership Profiles –Who’s Who among Colorado’s Outstanding Leaders”, A Western Images Publication, Denver CO
Nominations-1999
“Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts Nominee”, sponsored by the Mayor’s Commission on Art, Culture and Film, Denver CO
Credits-1999
“Lynette Jennings Design at Fedde Bronze Works”, Discovery Channel
“KACT Channel 14 Interview”, Aurora CO
Exhibits-1998
“Art At Its Finest Gallery –Featuring James A Dixon”, presented by Art At Its Finest Gallery, Denver CO
“The Colorado Men Who Cook “, sponsored by The Spiral Education Foundation Of Colorado, Denver CO
“Art at Its Finest Gallery -Grand Opening”, Denver CO
“KTSC Channel 8 Public Television Art Auction”, sponsored by The University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo CO
“United Airlines Vender’s Day”, exhibitor, Denver CO
“James A. Dixon at CABJ Media Awards and Scholarship Banquet”, sponsored by Colorado Association of Black Journalists, Denver CO
“AMEC District Layperson Conference Art Exhibit “, sponsored by Christ Our Redeemer AMEC, Denver CO
“Rebirth /New Life”, sponsored by Ulozi Art Center, Denver CO
“Black Is ….A Cultural Celebration Of Black History Month At Ulozi Art Center, Denver CO
“Art Show and Dedication of Robert A Isaac Municipal Court House”, Colorado Springs CO
“Play And Art Show”, sponsored by Rockies Sports Bar At The Radisson Hotel, Colorado Springs CO
“San Jose Multicultural Fair “, exhibitor, San Jose CA
“Tracy Juneteenth Celebration”, exhibitor, San Jose CA
“Alternative Arts Alliance Artist Studio Tour”, 1998, 1997, 1995, sponsored by Alternative Arts Alliance and Fedde Bronze Works, Denver CO
“In The Black – Business Journal Premier and James A. Dixon Art Display”, sponsored by Colorado History Museum, Denver CO
“Open Studio Tour Preview Exhibition at the Buell Theatre”, sponsored by Alternative Arts Alliance, Denver CO
“James A. Dixon at Specialty Architectural Products Gallery”, Denver CO
“Dandelion Gallery”, 1998, 1997, Colorado Springs CO
“Winter Wonderland Open Sidewalk Sculpture Show”, presented by Eats and Sweets Restaurant, Denver CO
“Open Home and Art Display” sponsored by Eats and Sweets Restaurant, Denver CO
“James A. Dixon at Dave Carson Studio Gallery”, presented by Dave Carson Studio, Denver CO
Special Projects-1998
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
Publication-1998
“Mnemonist –Horde “, Compact Disc, Art Booklet (front cover and tray card outside cover), Dys Records, USA
Credits-1998
“In Your Interest” ,television interview with Dawn Brookhardt, KTVJ Channel 14,Roberts Broadcasting Company ,Denver CO
Exhibits-1997
“Channel Six KRMA Public Television Art Auction”, sponsored by A & A Art Inc., and Channel Six KRMA, Denver CO
“National Baptist Convention Annual Session” exhibitor, Denver CO
“Un Mano Se La Otra –A Cooperative Art Show”, sponsored by The Chicano Humanities and Arts Council and Ulozi Art Center Denver CO
“Ulozi Artist Series Featuring James A. Dixon”, presented by Ulozi Arts Center, Denver CO
“Silicon Valley Institute of Art and Technology”, 1997-1994, San Jose CA
“Silicon Graphics Annual Black History Month Celebration”, sponsored by Silicon Graphics, Mountain View CA
“Comitus Art Workshop “, sponsored by Comitus Crisis Center, Aurora CO
“YSDC Art Exhibit “, sponsored by Youth Social Development Center, Denver CO
“Vision Beyond Our Time Gallery”, 1997, 1996, Aurora CO
Publications-1997
“Let Your Spirit Shine by Neil Allen O’Rourke Williams”, illustrator, Vantage Press, New York NY
“Denver Living Magazine-Serving the Front Range”, page 32, Affluent Target Marketing INC, Anaheim Hills CA
Exhibits-1996
“Exclusive Viewing of Art work by James A. Dixon”, sponsored by Mes Creations, San Jose CA
“Holiday Art Exhibit Celebration”, sponsored by Fedde Bronze Works, Denver CO
“First Annual Creative Spirit Art Fiesta”, sponsored by Familia, Denver CO
“African American History Month Exhibit”, sponsored by Hue –Man Experience Bookstore and Colorado History Museum, Denver, CO
“Giving Thanks –Ulozi Art Center Grand Opening”, sponsored by Ulozi Arts Center, Denver CO
“Reggae for the Arts Fundraiser-Curtis Park Community Center”, Denver CO
“Monaco Athletic Club Art Exhibit”, sponsored by Collage LLC, Denver CO
Special Projects-1996
“Louise Duncan Award Selected Design”, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Denver CO
“Barney Ford Elementary School Tutorial Program”, volunteer participant, Denver Public Schools Denver CO
Public Art-1996
“Ulozi –Denver International Airport Wall Mural Public Art Contest”, semifinalist, City and County of Denver CO
Exhibits-1995
“The Heritage Fine Art Collection Gallery”, Aurora, CO
“The Party with a Purpose-A Celebration of Denver’s Leaders”, sponsored by Urban Spectrum Newspaper, Denver CO
“Ulozi – Black and White Show”, Denver CO
“Ulozi –Open House and Art Exhibit”, Denver CO
“1995 Junior Symphony Guild Designer Show House –Fisher Mansion”, Denver CO
“Ulozi: Just Us”, Memorial Center Gallery. University of Colorado, Boulder CO
“Wide Open, Whatever Art Show”, juried contest, Core New Art Space Gallery, Denver CO
“Dr., Rev., Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration”, Loveland High School, Loveland CO
Special Projects-1995
“Mont view Elementary School Visiting Artist”, Aurora Public Schools, Aurora CO
Award-1995
“Wide Open, Whatever Art Show-Honorable Mention”, Core New Art Space Gallery, Denver CO
Exhibits-1994
“Alternative Arts Alliance 3rd Annual Space Show”, sponsored by Ulozi Art Center, Denver CO
“Black Tie Affair”, sponsored by The Urban League of Metropolitan Denver, Denver CO
“Cupertino Hi Five on 85 Freeway Celebration”, exhibitor, Cupertino CO
“An Open House Art Exhibit”, Boulder CO
“People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)-Benefit Art Auction “, Shwayder Art Gallery, Denver CO
“Men and Women’s Day”, Christ Our Redeemer AMEC, Denver CO
“Soul and Salsa –Inner City Community Development Corporation, 1994, 1995, Denver CO
“Ulozi –MTU Show”, Ulozi Art Center, Denver CO
“African American History Month Exhibit “, Veterans Hospital, Denver CO
“A Night in Africa –Peace Corps Art Exhibit”, Denver CO
“African American History Month Exhibit”, Aurora Main Library, Aurora CO
“Grand Opening –Moyo Nguvu Cultural Institute”, Denver CO
“Dine Out For Youth Fundraiser”, University Hills Mall, Denver CO
“Seeing Ourselves”, Emmanuel Gallery , Auraria Campus, Denver CO
“A Window of Hope –Presented By Harmony: A Colorado Chorale, Temple Buell Theater, Denver CO
Public Art-1994
“New Earth Science Library Public Art Project”, semifinalist, University Of Colorado, Boulder CO
Exhibits-1993
“Juneteenth Celebration”, exhibitor, San Jose CA
“University of Denver Law Library Art Exhibit, University of Denver, Denver CO
“Price Mart Art Exhibit”, exhibitor, Denver CO
“Kwanzaa Celebration”, Temple Events Center, Denver CO
Special Projects-1993
“Peace Fountain Patina Restoration”, Joseph Fine Arts foundry team member, The Cathedral Church Of Saint John The Devine, New York NY
“The Richard Allen Project Lead Artist”, 1993 to present, JAD Artist, Illustrator, Sculptor, LLC, Aurora CO
Associations-1993
“Colorado Artist Registry Member, 1993-98
Ulozi Artist Guild Member, 1993-2012
Publications-1992
The Urban Spectrum, cover Illustrations, June &July, Denver CO
“The Harriet Tubman Newspaper”, cover page illustration, published by The Harriet Tubman Historical Society, Wilmington DE
Exhibits-1991
“Spring Spree Festival”, exhibitor Colorado, Springs CO
“Metropolitan Museum Of Art Foundry Process Exhibit”, foundry team contributor, New York NY
“Bronzed And Beautiful – Lincoln Center Sculpture Garden”, exhibitor, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins CO
“Men at Work”, exhibitor, Lloyd’s Aardvark Gallery, Fort Collins CO
“A Night for Nightwalker Fundraiser-Nightwalker Enterprises-ANPO providing aid to the Native American”, exhibitor, Fort Collins CO
Professional Experience-1991
“Fedde Bronze Works”, 1991-2010, Artist Technician, Denver CO
“Ed Dwight Studio”, 1991, Artist Technician, Denver CO
Exhibits-1990
“An Evening of Art at Tunsons Art Gallery in Honor of Governor Roy Romer, exhibitor, sponsored by Tunsons Art Gallery, Denver, CO
Special Projects-1987
“Black Awareness Month Library Book Exhibit”, Morgan Library, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Professional Experience-1986
“Joseph Fine Arts Studio”, 1986-1991, Artist Technician, Fort Collins CO
Special Projects -1986
“Hands across America”, project participant, Albuquerque NM
Publications-1986
“Rice Fields –Master of Fine Arts Thesis”, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Exhibits-1985
“Ken Devries Presents a Visitation of Fort Collins Artists at Pirate Contemporary Art Oasis” exhibitor, Pirate Gallery, Denver CO
“A Show of Words by Gene And Company”, Wold Resource Gallery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Publications-1985
“File under Poplar”, by Chris Cuttler, page 168, November Books, London, U K
Publication-1984
“Tattler Magazine –A Student Voice”,Vol.,1 number 1 ,page 23,Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Awards-1984
“Group Advocacy Team Outstanding Achievement Honorary Certificate”, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
“Outstanding Achievement Honorary Certificate”, Black Student Services, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
“The President’s Havighoarst Scholarship”, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
“Dr Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship”, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Exhibits-1983
“James A. Dixon and Mnemonist Visual and Sound Performance”, Visual Arts Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
“Reggae Fundraiser-Freedom Street Band-James A. Dixon Art Display”, sponsored by Nunurayi Society Of Zimbabwe, Colorado Springs CO
“James A. Dixon Drawings and Paintings” Morgan Library, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Publications-1982
“Fools mate”, Vol.22, pgs.80, 85, 86, 1982 and 1983, Euro Rock; Distributed by Eastern Works
“Art City Magazine”, interview, Vol. VII, number 3, pg.28, Vol. VII, number 8, pgs., 8, 9, published and Distributed by Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Exhibits-1981
“Contemporary Art Works of Northern Colorado”, exhibitor, Westminster CO
Professional Experience-1981
“Assistant Graduate Instructor” Figure Drawing, Easil Painting and Art Survey Courses for Non-Art Majors, 1981-83
Publications-1981
“Mnemonist –Horde LP”, Record Jacket Cover Illustration and Insert Illustration, Distributed by Dys Records USA
“Mnemonist-Biota LP”, Record Jacket Cover Illustration and Inside Illustrations, Distributed by Dys Records USA
“Pascal Come lade- Sentimentos LP”, Insert Illustration, Distributed by Dys Records, USA
“Conrad Schnitzler- Control LP”, Insert Illustration, Distributed by Dys Records USA
“A Terrible Blunder-A Christmas Story”, by Peter Conner” Poster and Cassette Tape Cover Illustration, Published by Peter Conner Limited, Fort Collins CO
“People Magazine-Andy Warhol Campbell Soup Can Project, page 82, September published by Time Inc.
Awards-1981
Colorado State University Graduate Assistantship, 1981-1983, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Exhibits-1979
“Colorado State University Creative Arts Symposium”, juried show, 1979, 1978, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Special Projects-1979
“Andy Warhol Campbell Soup Can Project-Visiting Artist Program”, participant, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
Publications-1979
“Fort Collins Magazine”, interview, page 39, Fort Collins CO
Exhibits-1976
“Boys Club of America National Art Show”, exhibitor, New Orleans LA