Hall of Fame Inductee
Leo Twiggs
Claflin University
About
Leo Twiggs, a Claflin University alumnus, is a painter known for batik and work on Southern memory and the Confederate flag. He was the first African American to receive a doctorate in art education from the University of Georgia.
Accomplishments
Painter and batik artist whose work is widely exhibited.
First African American to earn a doctorate in art education at UGA.
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2003.
Year of award
2003
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Arts & Entertainment.