Upcoming Appearances
Make/Think: Becoming a Strong Designer Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 2009
AIGA Design Conference, Memphis, TN
Building a Creative Legacy
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ
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Addressing graduates of the School of the Art Institute (Millennium Park, Chicago, May 2009).
Accepting National Design Award (Cooper -Hewitt National Design Museum, New York City, Oct. 2008).
Past Appearances
May 16, 2009 Graduation Ceremony for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Millennium Park, Chicago Chuck received an honorary doctorate from his undergraduate alma mater and addressed the assembly. He also participated in the dedication of the Art Institute's new Modern Wing.
Feb. 14, 2009 Exploring Your Potential in Art, Science and Design Chicago Public Library Bessie Coleman Branch Chuck participated in lectures and a self-portrait workshop for youth. The program included Ralph and Maxime Gilles and members of Project Osmosis.
Oct. 20 -22, 2008 2008 National Design Week Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum , New York City As part of his honor as receipient of the 2008 National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement, Chuck participated in a number of National Design Week events including: The Teen Design Fair, Winner's Panel and the National Design Awards Gala".
Feb. 16 - 17, 2007 Black Creativity Symposia Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, IL Discussion of the Industrial Design practice featuring Charles Harrison.
Feb. 16 - 17, 2007 Black Creativity Symposia Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, IL Discussion of the Industrial Design practice featuring Charles Harrison.
Jan. 12 – Feb. 28, 2007 Black Creativity: Designs for Life Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, IL Exhibition featuring the works of African American industrial designers and artists including Charles Harrison.
January 18, 2007 Under the Buffalo Lecture Series Evanston Historical Society, Evanston, IL Presentation, Reception and Signing presented by Evanston Historical Society .
January 17, 2007Exhibit Opening & Presentation University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL Exhibit Opening, Presentation and Signing.
Nov. 4, 2006 Black Inventors & Scientists Series African American Museum, Dallas, TX Presentation and Book Signing.
October 11, 2006 Book SigningNeocon East, Baltimore, MD
October 10, 2006 Lifetime Achievement Design Award Presentation FocusOnDESIGN Washington, DC Reception and Signing.
Sept. 17-20, 2006
Presentation and Book Signing
IDSA National Conference & Education Symposium
Hilton Austin, Austin, TX
Aug. 23-26, 2006 Featured Presentation Association of African-American Museums Conference 2006 Adams Mark Hotel, St. Louis, MO
June 24-27, 2006 American Library Association 2006 Annual Conference Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
July 14, 2006
Featured Presentation
Project Osmosis Benefit Reception
Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center
1060 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL
June 13, 2006
An Evening with Charles Harrison 2006 Neocon World's Trade Fair presented by Project Osmosis , FocusOnDESIGN and Ibis Design Inc.
Special Guests: Afiya Adams and Ricardo Gomes.
May, 27, 2006
Presentation & Signing
2006 Bi-annual Reunion
Phoenix Monarchs Alumni Association
George Washington Carver Museum, Phoenix, AZ
May 1, 2006
IDSA Midwest Conference
Merchandise Mart, Chicago
The Midwest region of IDSA hosted a presentation and book signing by Mr. Harrison for its members and the public during their conference at the Chicago's Merchandise Mart. Read a recap.
April 21, 2006Public Book Signing Bookman's Alley in Evanston, IL
April 6, 2006 Public Book SigningBarbara's Bookstore (UIC)
April 4, 2006
Presentation & Book Signing
University of Illinois Chicago
The Chicago chapter of Industrial Designers Society of America hosted a presentation and book signing by Mr. Harrison for its members and the public.
March 27, 2006 Private Book Signing Skokie, IL
March 24, 2006 Private Book Signing Annual Design Youth ForumA presentation of books was made to youth and volunteers by Project Osmosis.
March 23, 2006 WGN News at Noon WGN Chuck was interviewed by WGN anchor Micah Materre on his life and work.
March 5, 2006 Chicagoing (WLS-TV Channel 7) Chuck was featured on ABC-7 Chicago's long-running weekly program that showcases the city's rich history, the promise of its future and its people, places and possibilities.