Cole Kevin

Kevin Cole is an acclaimed artist and educator whose work has left a significant mark on the art world. With a career spanning over three decades, Cole’s contributions to art and education are both vast and impactful.

Kevin Cole holds a B.S. from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, an M.A. in Art Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana, and an M.F.A. from Northern Illinois University, where he was a Rhoden Smith Scholar. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his intricate and thought-provoking artwork.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cole has accumulated an impressive array of accolades:

• 27 Grants and Fellowships: Recognizing his dedication and contribution to the art world.

• 66 Awards in Art: Celebrating his creativity and influence.

• 51 Teaching Awards: A testament to his commitment to nurturing future generations of artists.

Recent Honors

• Proclamation from the City of South Fulton (February 1, 2022): Declaring February 1, 2022, as Kevin Cole Day.

• 2020 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities (Georgia): Honoring his exceptional artistic achievements.

• 2019 Nexus Award (Atlanta Contemporary Art Center): Acknowledging his impact on the Atlanta art scene.

• Art Aspiration Award (April 2020): From the National Society Incorporation for his dedication to students’ achievements.

• 2020 Trail Blazer Award: From Salem Bible Church, Atlanta, GA.

• Working Artist Fellowship (July 2021): From the Museum of Contemporary Art in Georgia.