Past Appearances

Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 Chuck Returns to His Hometown Greenwood Acres Full Gospel Baptist Church
Shreveport, LA The city of Shreveport gave Chuck the key to city as he spoke at several locations around the city, celebrating his return with young people and relatives he hadn't seen in many years.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 Celebrating the Birthplace of the View-Master Oregon Caves Chateau, Caves Junction
Dome School, Takelma
Azalea Middle School, Brookings Chuck spoke at several locations near the Oregon Caves National Monument. He redesigned the now classic View-Master, which was invented at Oregon Caves in 1938.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 Building a Creative Legacy Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ Chuck spoke at the 8th Annual African Heritage Celebration Luncheon which also celebrated the 91st birthday of Artist Dr. J. Eugene Grigsby Jr., as key figure in Chuck's upbringing and career.

Oct. 9-10, 2009 Make/Think: Becoming a Strong Designer Saturday AIGA Design Conference, Memphis, TN Chuck discussed his career and his Design Inclusion movement on the Make/Think main stage alongside design student Ethan Bodnar.

April 29, 2010 Cal State Long Beach Industrial Design Visit Long Beach, CA Chuck spoke with the .

Oct. 24, 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.

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.

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.

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