Stevens Jay Carter

Biographical Sketch
Stevens Jay Carter is a working artist.. He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey and received a B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.
Throughout his interesting career, Carter has always tried to be diverse and command several skills while maintaining a multitude of visions. "I look forward to the day when contemporary artists develop their skills to match their visions."
Carter's artistic credits include commissioned murals in such places as New York City, (the Pathfinder Publishing Co. and the Carlton Arms Hotel), the City of Altoona, Altoona, PA, the Williamsport Arts Council, Williamsport, PA, the Blue Mountain School District, Pottsville, PA, the PA State Correctional System, Harrisburg, PA, the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, Washington, DC, the DC Commission on the Arts U Street Festival. He also created a backdrop New World Dance Co. in Washington, DC which has been used by former Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly and entertainer Stevie Wonder; and more recently, he painted the Millennium Image for The Capital Jazz Fest in Annapolis, MD. Currently Stevens is completing a Public Commission for the Montgomery County Public Art Trust in Maryland.
In addition, Carter has exhibited nation...

University of Pittsburgh Studio Arts

Fellowship Smithsonian Institution
Pollock Krasner Award
DC Commission on the Arts Fellowship

Solo Exhibition
Joyce Gordon Gallery Sept. 2018

Group Exhibition Joyce Gordon Gallery 10th anniversary exhibition Sept. 2013