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Artist Talk: Dr. Charles Smith

How can we preserve an art environment after its maker is no longer around to maintain it? What does the process of preservation look like? How can communities support local art environments? Learn about Dr. Charles Smith, his artistic practice and the African-American Heritage Museum and Black Veterans Archive from the artist himself. Together with Intuit board member Cleo Wilson, Smith discussed how he and his art and art environment have evolved over time. Meet Dr. Charles Smith A preacher, activist, Vietnam veteran and divinely-inspired artist, Dr. Charles Smith has a creative output that encompasses thousands of sculptures. These sculptures, made since 1986, depict the tragedies and triumphs of the African American experience. His works, many of which are gifts for his communities, challenge conventional notions of what art is and where it’s expected to be found. He uses the adopted title “Doctor” to communicate the elevated level of wisdom garnered from his life experiences and work. In 2023, Intuit awarded Smith with the Visionary Award, an accolade given to those doing outstanding work in the field of outsider and self-taught art. Meet Cleo Wilson Cleo Wilson has served Intuit as a founder, volunteer, board member, chief editor of The Outsider magazine, curator, executive director, board president (twice) and board member (again)! In 2012, Intuit awarded Wilson with the Visionary Award in honor of her service to the museum and the field of outsider and self-taught art. This program is funded in part by the Alphawood Foundation, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Illinois Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Prince Charitable Trust, Terra Foundation for American Art, and individual donations from Intuit members and supporters. This program was funded in part by the Alphawood Foundation, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Illinois Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Prince Charitable Trust, Terra Foundation for American Art, and individual donations from Intuit members and supporters.