Jay Sharpe

Born: 1966, Richmond, VA

Solo Exhibitions

• 2024: Oasis Fine Art & Craft, Harrisonburg, VA  

• 2024:  Lakewood Country Club, Rockville MD

• 2018: Pine Camp Art and Community Center, Richmond, VA

 

Group Exhibitions

• 2019-2024: Visual Arts Center of Richmond, VA 

• 2022-2023: Art of Freedom, Black History Museum, Richmond, VA

 

Collections

• Various collections in Richmond, VA

• Private collection-Arnold Henderson & Associates, Richmond, VA

 

Commissions

• 2000: The White House, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Washington DC

 

Jewelry Collections

• 1990-Present: Jay Sharpe Jewelry Collection - IG: @Jay_SharpeLLC

• 2010-2014: Heneleava Jewelry Collection

 

Education

• 1990: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

 

Teaching

• 1990-Present: Visual Arts Center of Richmond

• Intro to Jewelry

• Intermediate Jewelry

• 2010: Founder & Director Sharpe Jewelry Academy, Richmond, VA

 

Artist Collaborations

• 2017 - Collaboration with Sonya Clark

 

Awards and Honors

• 2022: Alumni Star, Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni, Arts

• 2010: Developed a Jewelry Training Program, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

 

Professional Affiliations

• Member: School of Art, VCU Alumni Committee