Jay Sharpe

Born: 1966, Richmond, VA

Media/Press

2025: Whiteflash.com - Virginia Diamond and Engagement Ring & Jewelry  

2025: Mike King - Mike King Biz Radio/ESPN Richmond (Celebrity Jeweler Jay Sharpe on Cold Calling and Getting a Deal)

2020: Rio Grande Online Magazine (Jay Sharpe: From Brass to Gold)

2018: News 6 WTVR ABC Virginia the Morning

2017: Celebrate Africa & African American Art Adornment

2017: Richmond Magazine - Mixed Media

2016: Richmond Magazine - Meet Your Makers

2014: Richmond Free Press - Holiday Glitter & Gifts

2014: Richmond Free Press - The Art of Freedom Exhibit at Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

2014: Housewives of Atlanta Reality TV Show on Bravo - Guest judge

2013: Housewives of Atlanta Reality TV Show on Bravo - Guest judge

Solo Exhibitions

2025: Visual Arts Center of Richmond's CRAFT + DESIGN  

2024: Oasis Fine Art & Craft, Harrisonburg, VA 

2024:  Lakewood Country Club, Rockville MD

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

Group Exhibitions

2025: Library of Virginia, Virginia Stories: Children

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 (VCU) Alumni, Arts

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

Professional Affiliations

Member: VCU School of Arts, VCU ARTS Alumni Committee