Willis "Bing" Davis: Reach High & Reach Back
Few people have impacted the arts quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton, Ohio. Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issues. The work of this award-winning artist has been featured across the country as well as the world.
Episodes
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Willis "Bing" Davis: Reach High & Reach Back
57m 27s
Few people have impacted the arts quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton, Ohio. Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issues. The work of this award-winning artist has been featured across the country as well as the world.
Extras + Features
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Art Can Open Doors
1m 7s
When very different people share the same art experience, it can spur conversation and understanding between them. For Willis "Bing" Davis, that's one of art's super powers.
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Creative Headspace
5m
After a lifetime of creating art, Willis "Bing" Davis knows a few things about getting stuck when you're trying to work creativity. For him, it's about getting into the flow. But how do you do that? It's different for everyone.
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Being a Professional Artist
1m 2s
To be a professional artist, you also have to be a business person. You need to understand finance, marketing, operations... everything that goes into running a company.
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