Tag: Charles McGee

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The Wright Museum Joins the World of Arts & Culture in Mourning Beloved Detroit Artist Charles McGee

February 9, 2021

One of the most respected figures in Detroit’s art community, Charles McGee, has passed away at the age of 96. McGee, who grew up in poverty in South Carolina, moved to Detroit at the age of 10. After serving in the United States Marine Corp, McGee studied art for one year in Barcelona, which he’s… Read More The Wright Museum Joins the World of Arts & Culture in Mourning Beloved Detroit Artist Charles McGee

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Detroit Artist Charles McGee Honored with Legacy Award

February 12, 2019

Michigan Legacy Art Park will present Detroit artist Charles McGee with the 2019 Legacy Award in recognition of a lifetime of achievements and influences as an artist, teacher, advocate and global citizen. The award will be presented as part of the Legacy Gala, the signature fundraiser for the nonprofit Michigan Legacy Art Park. The annual event, presented again by… Read More Detroit Artist Charles McGee Honored with Legacy Award