Richard Carlyon
Richard Carlyon | |
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| Born | October 1, 1930 Dunkirk, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 20, 2006 (aged 75) |
| Alma mater | Richmond Professional Institute (BFA, MFA) |
| Spouse | Eleanor Rufty |
| Awards | VCU Presidential Medal |
Richard Carlyon (October 1, 1930 – January 20, 2006) was an American artist who lived in Richmond, Virginia and taught at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts, where he became a professor emeritus.
Carlyon gained national recognition for his teaching at VCU. He received the 1993 Distinguished Teaching of Art Award from The College Art Association of America; two professional fellowships from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; the 28th Annual Theresa Pollak multimedia prize by Richmond Magazine; and the 2005 VCU Presidential Medal of Honor.