Education

• Herron School of Art and Design — BFA, Integrated Studio Practices, 2016
• Ivy Tech Community College — AFA, Fine Arts, 2014
• Ivy Tech Community College — AAS, Visual Communications, 2013

Selected Exhibitions

2026

• BUTTER 6, Indianapolis
• In Conversation, Art on the Ave, Madam Walker Legacy Center, Indianapolis, August 2026
• Hip-Hop Anthology Vol. 7, curated by Gary Gee, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, July–September 2026
• Universal Drip V, Indianapolis Central Library, 2026
• BUTTER LA, Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California, February 26–March 1, 2026

2025

• PIGMENTED Art Fair, with Pigment International, Chicago
• BUTTER 5, Indianapolis
• Universal Drip IV, Indianapolis Central Library, 2025
• BUTTER LA Soft Launch, with GANGGANG and Context Projects, Los Angeles
• The Other Art Fair, with Pigment International, Chicago

2024

• Building a Beloved Community, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
• BUTTER 2024, The Stutz, Indianapolis
• TINY, Gallery 924, Indianapolis
• Universal Drip III, Center for Black Literature & Culture, Indianapolis

Earlier highlights

• BUTTER Fine Art Fair, Indianapolis, 2021–2023
• Response: Images and Sounds of a Movement, Indiana State Museum, 2021
• Black Creativity, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 2019
• Atmosphere, solo exhibition, Harrison Center, 2021

Curatorial Projects

• Hip-Hop Anthology, founder and curator, Volumes 1–7, 2020–2026
• Flight Mode, Indianapolis International Airport, 2022
• Color Theory 111, Gallery 924, 2022
• 7 Regions, Indianapolis Central Library, 2020
• GLO, Kheprw Institute, 2020
• 18 Piece Ensemble, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 2021

Public Art & Commissions

• Opps Upside Your Head, acquired for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields permanent collection
• Hoosier Hysteria Mural Project, downtown Indianapolis, 2024
• Winter Faire, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 2023
• Community Caretakers traffic box, Hillside Neighborhood Association, 2023
• Game Room Mural, P30, 2022
• R.O.C. Mural, Eagle Valley Meadows, 2021
• Black Lives Matter Street Mural — Letter I, Indianapolis, 2020
• DigIndy manhole-cover design, Citizens Energy Group, 2018

Teaching & Arts Education

• Teaching Artist, Arts for Learning Indiana, 2020–present — interdisciplinary K–12 residencies integrating visual art, storytelling, cultural literacy and STEAM
• Artists Building Community Fellow, 2023–2026 — long-term school partnerships with Matchbook Learning / Match High School and The Edison School
• Camp G Youth Art Residency, Program Director and Lead Teaching Artist, Arts for Learning + Indy Parks, 2025
• Perfect Match Creative Camp, Program Director and Lead Teaching Artist, The Match High School, 2025
• Adjunct Professor, Ivy Tech Community College, 2021–2022 — Life Drawing I & II and Object Drawing

Awards & Fellowships

• Anna Award, Arts for Learning Teaching Artist Award, 2025
• On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur, 2019
• Ivy Tech Alumni of the Year, Indianapolis campus, 2018
• Robert D. Beckmann Jr. Emerging Artist Fellowship, 2018
• Featured Artist, Art & Soul, 2018
• High Art Billboard Selection, 2017
• Best of Show, Flava Fresh, 2014

Artist Talks, Workshops & Speaking

• Artist Talk with Stephanie Brown, Black Art in America Gallery, 2024
• Meet the Artist: All-Star Edition, Indianapolis Central Library, 2024
• Response artist talk, Indiana State Museum, 2021
• Drawing 2 Conclusions, Arts for Learning workshop series, 2020–2021

Selected Professional Experience

Gee develops exhibitions, curricula, public programs and community partnerships at the intersection of studio practice, education, creative entrepreneurship and cultural preservation. He is co-owner of Corner Boys Gallery and a member of We Are Indy Arts and the 18 Artist Collective.

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