Sunday Olaniyi

With a distinguished background as a Keynote Speaker at Norfolk State University and a plethora of roles in art education, I excel in leveraging creative and teaching skills to inspire and educate. My expertise in traditional Yoruba art and adept interpersonal abilities have consistently enhanced learning experiences, making significant impacts in both academic and workshop settings. Motivated speaker with background in engaging diverse audiences on a multitude of topics. Experience includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and educational seminars, displaying adaptability to various speaking environments. Strengths lie in ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, coupled with strong audience engagement skills. Previous work created significant improvements in public speaking events' attendance rates and audience satisfaction levels. Skilled in crafting compelling narratives that enhance brand visibility and foster public engagement. Background includes managing successful PR campaigns, crisis communication, and media relations across various platforms. Strengths include strategic planning, content creation, and stakeholder communication. Made significant impacts by elevating brand awareness and improving client relationships through targeted public relations strategies.

• 2025, Keynote Speaker on Forms and Symbolisms in Traditional Yoruba Sculptures, Norfolk State University, Virginia, USA
• 2025, Traditional Yoruba wood carving workshop, Norfolk State University, Virginia, USA
• 2025, Keynote Speaker, Beadesigner International/The New England Bead Society, USA
• 2024, Traditional African Wood carving lecture and workshop, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond, Virginia, USA
• 2023, Teaching Artist, The Lyceum School for Visual and Performing Arts, Pennsylvania, USA
• 2024, Teaching Artist, The Lyceum School for Visual and Performing Arts, Pennsylvania, USA
• 2022, Sculpture and Ceramics Art Instructor, Artworks Gallery and Studio, USA
• 2016, Lecture on African Contemporary Art and Culture, University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• 2018, Teaching Batik classes, James Clemens High School, Alabama

• 2023, Grand Prize winner Bead Arts Awards, Golden Peak Media
• 2023, Award of Excellence in technical approach and artistic innovation, 37th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
• 2018, Visionary Excellent Award, The Interdependence Hexagon Project
• 2017, Honorable recognition, The Interdependence Hexagon Project
• 2015, Best Entry, Life in My City Art Festival

• 2024, Selfless Gallery, New York, NY, USA
• 2025, The Untitled Space, NY, USA
• 2024, Urban Co-work, Scranton, PA, USA
• 2024, Black Scranton Project, PA, USA
• 2024, Artworks Faculty Exhibition, PA, USA
• 2023, Agora Gallery, New York, USA
• 2023, AFA Gallery, Scranton, PA, USA
• 2017, LIMCAF Gallery, Enugu, Nigeria
• 2016, Thought Pyramid Gallery, Abuja, Nigeria
• 2015, Alliance Française, Ibadan, Nigeria
• 2014, National Museum, Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria

• 2024, Rossetti Centre for Art & Culture, Pa, USA
• 2023, Artworks Gallery & Studio, Scranton, PA, USA
• 2022, AFA Gallery, Scranton, PA, USA
• 2021, Centre for Black Culture, Regina Suite, Osogbo, Nigeria
• 2020, Thought Pyramid Gallery, Abuja, Nigeria
• 2019, National Museum Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
• 2016, Museum of Image and Sound, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• 2016, Campinas City Museum, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil