Lester Larue Johnson

Background

Johnson, Lester Larue was born on September 28, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Lester L. and Haroldine M. (Stanley) Johnson.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Michigan, 1973; Master of Fine Arts, University of Michigan, 1974.

Professor drawing and painting College Art and Design, Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, since 1975.

Lester Larue Johnson has been listed as a notable Artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

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Recipient John S. Newberry Purchase prize, 54th Exhibit Michigan Artists, Detroit Institute Arts, 1964, recognition award African-American Music Festival. Grantee Andrerw W. Mellon Foundation.

Recipient John S. Newberry Purchase prize, 54th Exhibit Michigan Artists, Detroit Institute Arts, 1964, recognition award African-American Music Festival. Grantee Andrerw W. Mellon Foundation.