Interviews
The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast, “The Ritual Behind the Art – A Conversation with Anthony Smith“, 2021
The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast, “Sweet Distress Opening Reception at the Art Establishment – LVAP: Backstage“, 2022
Center for Visual Research at Cedar Crest College, Interview with Elizabeth Johnson “Stories That Aren’t Fiction: Conversation with Anthony Smith Jr.”, 2025
Indepth Arts and Care Podcast with Michael B. Judkins, “Interview with Abstract Narrative Artist Anthony Smith Jr.“, 2025
Reviews/Criticism
Silliman, Marian, “Anthony Smith Jr: A Dystopian Journey”, The Easton Irregular, Summer, 2016
Smith, Anthony Jr., “Making a Mark” International Review of African American Art: Norman Lewis Special Edition, 2/ 2016
Tanyanika Samuels “A Tag-Team Art Competition Launches in the Bronx” The Wall Street Journal, 3/7/2014
Rafael Francisco Sala, ““Sailing the Barbarous Coast” at WPCA” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7/6/2010
Faye Whitbeck, “Artist exhibit at RRCC represents diverse and impressive background”, The Daily Journal, International Falls, MN, 4/5/07
Lisa Wurster, “25 under 40”, (profile of work), The Artist’s Magazine, 3/2007
Christine Temin, “With disparate views, they vividly evoke city life,” (review of show at New Art Center, Newton, MA), The Boston Globe, 4/20/2005
Denise Taylor, “Dance and politics mix; a spring fling in Framingham,” (preview of show at New Art Center, Newton, MA), The Boston Globe, 4/15/2005
Herbert Muschamp, “Metaphors Rise In Harlem Sky,” (review of show at Studio Museum in Harlem) The New York Times, 2/13/2004
Keri Guten Cohen, “Moodiness cements a strong, tight show,” (review of show at Paint Creek Center for the Arts, MI), Detroit Free Press, 9/10/2001
Grants/Awards
Lehigh Valley Arts Council, PPA Project Stream grant, 2015
National Academy of Design, artist-in-residence grant, 2006-2008
Puffin Foundation, Artist Grant, 2007
University of Michigan, Rackham Discretionary Fellowship (2001), The Redstone Award (2001), Rackham Merit Fellowship (1999-2001)
Amherst College, The Obed Finch Slingerland Memorial Prize (1999), The Athanasios Demetrios Skouras Prize (1999), Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship (1999)
Acquisitions
The David Driskell Center, University of Maryland, Sweet Child Asha We Still Sing You Lullabies and Deadly Papa Butum No. 4 Acquisitions 2022
PCA Creative Entrepreneur Business Accelerator Program, grant recipient, 2022
Black Music City/REC Philly, commission grant, 2022
Blair Academy, exhibition grant, 2022
Aesthetics Inc, PSH Hamden Medical Center Commission, 2020
Integrated Art Group, 2022 Commission and Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest, “Summer in Laury’s Station” Acquisition in Allentown PA 2020.
The Petrucci Family Foundation, The Deadly Papa Butum No. 5, and Big Bouquet Acquisitions. Bethlehem, PA 2019
Hindle Power, Mural Commission, Easton, PA 2019
Lehigh Valley Arts Council, PPA Project Stream Grant recipient 2017
VisualAIDS, art materials grant, 2016, 2017, and 2021
National Academy of Design, artist-in-residence grant (2006-2008)
Puffin Foundation, Artist Grant, 2007
University of Michigan, Rackham Discretionary Fellowship (2001), The Redstone Award (2001), Rackham Merit Fellowship (1999-2001)
Amherst College, The Obed Finch Slingerland Memorial Prize (1999), The Athanasios Demetrios Skouras Prize (1999), Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship (1999)
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