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Barrington Edwards
Visual Arts Faculty
Barrington Edwards was born in Boston and is currently a resident of Roxbury, where he is active in community development and works with the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, Gang Peace, Roxbury Multiservice Center, the Gallivan Community Center and the Jamaican Progressive Society. Mr. Edwards was educated at Hampton University and Massachusetts College of Art, where he was awarded the Roylt Brown Scholarship Award and Hall of Black Achievement Honors. At Massachusetts College of Art he received a degree in communication design and illustration as well as a Master of Science in Art Education. Before coming to Boston Arts Academy, Mr. Edwards taught visual arts at McKinley Vocational High School and McKinley Middle, a special education school with an emphasis on behavior management. Mr. Edwards is dedicated to developing young visual
artists who have an interest in pursuing careers in the arts. He is a Surdna Fellowship Awardee and an active, working artist. Visit his website at www.barringtonedwards.com.
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