The Tom Joyner Foundation believes art and its many forms of expressions is a strong platform to promote Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their hidden treasures.
We encourage you to frequently visit this space to learn more about our partner artists so that you may start or expand your collection through the special limited editions that will be featured on this site.
The proceeds from these offerings will support the Tom Joyner Foundation programs.
Featured Artist
Annie Lee
Artist, Humorist, Humanitarian, Icon
Annie Lee has established herself internationally not only as an artist, but a respected and business savvy entrepreneur. Her noted ability to convey feelings through the faceless subjects of her paintings has won her a place in history as one of the icons of African American art.
Born in Gadsden, Alabama in 1935 and raised in Chicago, Annie grew up learning how to cook, wash, clean and sew. These survival skills, which she learned along with her brother, instilled in her a work ethic that has served her well. In addition to sewing, Annie learned to knit, crochet and draw. She began painting at age ten in elementary school, where she won her first art contest and received a free semester of study at the Art Institute of Chicago. She continued honing her artistic skills resulting in a four-year scholarship to Northwestern University. However, she chose marriage and raising a family over attending school.
Lee did not resume painting until she was 40 years old. By then, she had lost two husbands to cancer and raised a daughter from her first marriage and a son from her second. While working as the chief clerk at Northwestern Railroad, Annie studied art at night, eventually earning a …..
Art for Sale
$1500.00
Higher Education the Way to Soar
Art To Support Education
“Higher Education: A Way to Soar, the original art work was painted by the famed artist, Annie Lee, and given to nationally syndicated radio host and philanthropist, Tom Joyner, as part of his collection. Lee granted the exclusive rights to duplicate the painting to support the Tom Joyner Foundation. The work depicts the true mission of the Tom Joyner Foundation and its commitment to education as a means to create productive citizens.
Only 150 of this limited edition giclee of the original painting are available. This will be a one-time offering to purchase this painting. You can purchase, Higher Education: A Way to Soar, by selecting the “donate” button, and following the instructions.
The pre-production offering includes shipping and handling.
