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George
Hunt was born in Louisiana and spent most of his childhood in Texas and
Arkansas. He studied art at the University of AR, and later in New York
and the University of Memphis. For over 35 yrs., Hunt taught art at a
high school in Memphis. After retiring from teaching, Hunt moved his studio
to the world famous Beale St., where he continues to create art.
George Hunt's exuberant style has captured the imagination and attention
of art collectors, critics and the media alike. Today, Hunt is at the
forefront of the art scene with major commissions such as Northwest Airlines,
Bravo Television Network, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Chicago
Blues Festival, ServiceMaster Inc., as well as many exhibitions and
activities
throughout the country. Hunt currently has a traveling blues show in
Seattle, WA consisting of over 20 paintings for the "Year of the
Blues". In January of 2004, George Hunt was honored with an award
for "Keeping the Blues Alive" by the Blues Foundation at the Gibson
Lounge in Memphis.
Hunt
is represented in many museum collections and is involved in international
art expos. He has shown at the Brooks Museum, National Civil Rights Museum
in Memphis, and the Kansas City Music Museum. Hunt’s art has been
shown for 8 years in NY’s International Art Expo, in other major
cities such as Boston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami and Chicago.
While
his paintings and Limited Editions have been exhibited throughout America,
Hunt has been the Memphis in May commissioned artist for the last 13 years.
He is the only artist who was commissioned to paint the music poster and
the international poster for MIM.
In
Casinos and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Hunt has work in a permanent
collection. He is the only visual artist to do a one man show at the Rock
& Roll Hall of Fame.
George
Hunt is an artist, who impresses you not only with his talent, but with
his heart. He continues to be involved in cultural, business, and charitable
events, even though he juggles a full schedule.
Collectors
of Hunt’s Art:
Anthony Quinn
Eddie Murphy
Dave Anderson of Famous Dave’s BBQ
Lawson Juhl Framers
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