Marcus Walker
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Fine Arts and Photograhy and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks and passion projects. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprenticeship | Constellation / Rumi Maki Mural Dedication
ArtWorks
Cincinnati, OH
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the fabrication and installation of a nationally recognized contemporary mural project awarded the 2025 Abbey Mural Prize, honoring excellence in public-facing visual arts practice.
- Assisted with mural preparation, layout transfer, paint application, and collaborative production tasks within a professional public arts setting.
- Contributed to a community-centered visual arts initiative integrating contemporary mural practice, cultural storytelling, and large-scale public engagement.
Fellowship
Artworks Gallery Fellowship Program
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Selected for a competitive ArtWorks fellowship focused on collaborative studio practice, contemporary visual arts, and exhibition development under the mentorship of artist Nytaya Babbitt.
- Contributed to the development and installation of the Dilly-Dallin, Where Does Your Mind Wander
- Exhibition featuring original works created by student fellows.
- Created and exhibited an original painting titled The Changes of Life as part of the public exhibition.
- Successfully sold exhibited artwork during the exhibition, demonstrating audience engagement and commercial interest in original artistic work.
- Participated in collaborative critiques, creative ideation sessions, and professional artistic development within a contemporary arts fellowship environment.
Apprenticeship
Numbers and Trees
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the execution of a large-scale public artwork based on Charles Gaines’ signature numbered-grid methodology and systems-based visual practice.
- Applied precision grid-mapping and numbering techniques to support large-format image transfer and compositional accuracy.
- Participated in paint preparation, mural scaling, and collaborative production processes for a contemporary conceptual mural installation.
- Developed experience working within process-driven contemporary art methodologies emphasizing structure, repetition, and spatial organization.
Apprenticeship
Avondale Heroes Mural Project
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated on the production and installation of a large-scale contemporary public mural celebrating community leaders and cultural figures in the Avondale neighborhood.
- Assisted with surface preparation, paint mixing, compositional layout, and large-format mural execution using grid-transfer techniques.
- Contributed to hand-painted visual elements depicting community-inspired imagery including dancers, firefighters, musicians, and local cultural icons.
- Worked within a collaborative studio-production environment alongside professional mural artists and apprentices to complete project deliverables on schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Fine Arts
University of Cincinnati
04-2030
High School Diploma -
Sycamore High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2025
Skills
- Large-Scale Mural Painting
- Public Art Production
- Grid Transfer & Layout Techniques
- Acrylic & Exterior Paint Application
- Collaborative Studio Practice
- Surface Preparation & Material Handling
- Contemporary Public Art
- Visual Composition
- Community Arts Engagement
- Installation Support
Timeline
Apprenticeship | Constellation / Rumi Maki Mural Dedication
ArtWorks
06.2025 - 08.2025
Fellowship
Artworks Gallery Fellowship Program
10.2024 - 01.2025
Apprenticeship
Numbers and Trees
06.2024 - 08.2024
Apprenticeship
Avondale Heroes Mural Project
08.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Art - Fine Arts
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Sycamore High School