Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award

February 2023

Individual Excellence Awards recognize an artist's body of work that exemplifies a specific discipline and advances the larger creative community. These awards support the individual growth and development of artists and recognize their work in Ohio as well as its cultural influence beyond the state. Individual Excellence Award funding recommendations are made through an anonymous, open-panel review process focused on the basis of exceptional merit of each artist's past work. This year, more than 600 applications were received from across the state. Jason is honored to have been awarded the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for FY 2023.

To read more about the award and see a full list of grantees for FY 2023, click the OAC logo.

Columbus Metro Library Commission: Unbreakable

Spring 2023

Early in 2023, Jason was commissioned to paint a large-scale signature artwork to be displayed in the newly built Gahanna branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The bright and colorful image serves as a focal point of the new library lobby and plays an important role in enhancing the contemporary aesthetic of the building. The facility includes a new children’s reading center, a children's area for school assistance, and meeting rooms.

Click the image to see a selection of photos of the painting process.

Jason Morgan Artist Talk

November 2023

At the request of Cat Sheridan, Director of the Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery, Jason was invited to create and present an online Artist Talk for attendees in the greater Columbus area and beyond. In this video, Jason delves into his creative process, revealing the inspiration behind his captivating artworks and sharing intimate details about his personal history that have contributed to shaping his artistic perspective.

For a first-hand look into Jason's artistic journey, click the image to watch the full video.