Curriculum Vitae

Carol Black-Lemon
Multidisciplinary Artist | Author | Educator | Solopreneur
Florence, South Carolina

Solo Exhibitions

2026 She Worthy: The Gift of Generations, The Dr. N. Lee Norris Gallery, Florence Public Library, Florence, SC
2023 Solo Exhibition, The Salem Roadhouse, Rahway, NJ
2018 Mind's Eye, West Orange Arts Center, West Orange, NJ
2012 Look Up: Message in the Sky, West Orange Public Library, West Orange, NJ
2009 Enlightened Journey, Essex County College, Newark, NJ
2009 Solo Exhibition, Pleasantdale Presbyterian Church
2005 Solo Exhibition, Affordable Frames & Fine Art Gallery, Trenton, NJ

Group Exhibitions (Selected)

2022 Mujeres del…, Juried Exhibition, Studio Montclair, Montclair, NJ
2022 Honoring Black History Month, ATA Juried Exhibition, Morristown Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ
2022 Women's History Month, Windows for Women in Business, Maplewood, NJ
2022 Morristown Museum, Gift Shop Art Display, Morristown Museum
2021 Black Lives Matter Exhibition, West Orange Arts Gallery, West Orange, NJ
2020 Inspired by Dance, Juried Exhibition, Studio Montclair, Montclair, NJ
2020 Art in the Atrium, Juried Exhibition, Morristown Courthouse, Morristown, NJ
2019 State of the Art, Juried Exhibition, Studio Montclair Gallery, Montclair, NJ
2019 Gaelen Art Show & Sale, Juried Exhibition, Whippany, NJ
2019 Exhibition curated by Lawrence Cappiello, Rahway, NJ
2018 Members Exhibition, 1978 Art Gallery, Maplewood, NJ
2018 SOMA Artist Studio Tour, Baird Center, South Orange, NJ
2017–2015 Members Exhibition, West Orange Arts Council, West Orange, NJ
2014 Generations, Juried Exhibition, 1978 Gallery, Maplewood, NJ
2014 Juried Exhibition, Pierro Gallery, South Orange, NJ
2014 Gaelen Gallery Summer Lobby Exhibition, West Orange, NJ
2013 Juried Exhibition, Watchung Arts Center, Watchung, NJ
2012 African Heritage Exhibition, West Orange Public Library
2011 Juried Exhibition, NJ Art Incubator Gallery, West Orange, NJ
2009 WOAC Exhibition, The Loft at the Wilshire Hotel
2008 Juried Exhibition, Pen and Brush Gallery, New York, NY
2007 Art Expo, West Orange Arts Council
2006 Juried Exhibition, Savacou Gallery / Jack & Jill Fundraiser, South Orange, NJ
2005 Laugh Out Loud, Juried Exhibition, West Orange Public Library

Curatorial Projects

2021 Objet Trouvé, Curator, West Orange Arts Gallery, West Orange, NJ
2021 The Power of IV, Co-Curator, West Orange Arts Gallery, W. Orange, NJ
2019 Sharing Our Stories, Curator, West Orange Arts Gallery, W. Orange, NJ
2006 I Dream in Color, Curator, West Orange, NJ

Commissions & Permanent Installations

2006 Commissioned Public Artwork, Essex County College, Newark, NJ (Permanent Installation)

Artist Talks & Panels

2012 Panelist, African Heritage Exhibition, West Orange Public Library
2009 Artist Talk, Fine Arts Department, Essex County College, Newark, NJ

Community Art Events & Festivals

2019–2016 Organizer & Vendor, Holiday Boutique
2019 Mother's Day Boutique
2018 Mother's Day Boutique
2017 Friends of the West Orange Public Library Gala
2015–2014 Valley Arts Festival, South Orange, NJ
2013 Valley Arts Festival, West Orange Arts Council
2012 WOAC Exhibition at The Manor
2009–2006 Art Scene on the Green Outdoor Art Fair, West Orange, NJ
2007 OSPAC Jazz Festival Art Event, West Orange, NJ