Nice to meet you.
Hello, I'm Miles, and I'm a passionate creator. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and I'm driven to connect with the world by sharing unique perspectives through my art. I believe that art has the power to bring people together and create positive change in the world. As a multi-faceted, young Black man, I've overcome many challenges, and I'm proud to have achieved great things, including publishing a book and partnering with The Columbus Foundation and the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Partnering with organizations such as Blockfort, Easton, and Gravity as an award-winning artist and community member. I've also had the honor of being recognized for my artistic talents by earning awards such as the highest achieving award in the Ohio Governor's art show, a Scholastic National Gold Key Portfolio Award, and the Twenty under Twenty award from the City of Columbus. My goal is to use these achievements as stepping stones to hone my craft further and find even more impactful ways to create change. I'm excited to continue on this path and to leave the world a better place than when I entered it. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
Exhibitions & Publications
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
The Columbus Foundation and The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services - Human Centered Design Workshop
Huntington UX design competition
1st place winner
Creative consultant, interviewer, and UX/UI designer in statewide and national efforts that resulted in the “Museum for All” program, Columbus, OH: ‘Museums for All, six not-for-profits join forces to eliminate financial barriers for access,” NBC4, July 2021
Ohio Governor’s Art Show 2019,
(Juried Exhibition)
Scholastic National Art & Writing Competition
Gold Key Portfolio Recipient (Juried Exhibition)
Fort Hayes Shot Tower Gallery
(group exhibition)
Short North Gallery Hop;
Sean - Christopher Gallery
Awards & Grants
Recipient - Scholastic Art & Writing
Gold Key Portfolio Award
Recipient - Ohio Governor’s Art Show
“Top 25 Art Piece” Recipient
Recipient - the Fort Hayes Career Center, Jack Gibbs Recipient reward “
Recipient - The Fort Hayes Career Center
“Most outstanding student”
Recipient - The Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2017 & 2018.
Recipient - “Columbus’s Twenty Under Twenty Award” 2019.
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Recipient - "Greater Columbus Arts
Council Grant" 2023.
Recipient, CCAD Discovery District Scholarship
Recipient, Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Recipient, Ohio Governor’s Scholarship
Recipient, CCAD-Scholastics Scholarship
Recipient, Central Ohio Scholastics Scholarship
Recipient, Central Ohio watercolor society
Recipient, Rashan Roland Kirk Scholarship
Recipient, IKIC Grant
Recipient, King-Lincoln District CCAD Scholarship