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Ron Lee

Fine Art Photography Background

Ron Lee is a fine art photographer of international acclaim. He was acquisitioned into the Atlanta High Museum of Art  in the third quarter of 1986 with two other artists, photographer Harry Callahan, and painter Salvador Dali. He was commissioned by the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Committee for an installation of 100 works of fine art photography at Gate E-12, International Concourse,  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Mr. Lee was awarded a solo exhibition entitled Images of Artists in 1986 at the High Museum at Georgia Pacific. His works of art have been displayed in museums around the world from the Louvre in Paris to Chicago’s Museum of Science, Industry and Technology. Mr. Lee is currently working in mixed media and silver design. Ron Lee holds a patent for his invention, “photographic leather”. Lee was a celebrated artist in the first National Black Arts Festival along with Gordon Parks in Atlanta, GA in 1988.

Business Experience

Ron Lee has a long illustrious career in the fine art photography and the business of creative art design.

7 years experience creative designer and owner “Ron Lee, Artist” custom designer jewelry and works of art for 7 years.

15 years experience as designer, builder, owner and operator of The Silver Factory, photographic business in Atlanta, Gainesville, and Athens GA

Established state of the art dark-room techniques for Smith Gardner Studio and Veteran’s Administration Hospital Atlanta, GA

Education and Training

Matriculated at North Carolina Central University and graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta Attended numerous workshops, training, and conferences regarding the business of creative arts

Awards He has devoted countless volunteer hours mentoring disadvantaged youth in organizing inner city community projects through the Boy Scouts of America.

Induction into the Benevolent Society of the Kentucky Colonels 2007 Dr Mary Walker Unsung Hero’s Award 2007 Whitney M. Young Jr. Boy Scouts of America Service Award Outstanding Service Medal 2002, 2007 Volunteer of the Year Award 2004