NEW! Murphy to Represent Georgia
Cuthbert native and local artist Kuanita Murphy is among 54 artists selected to participate in a distinctive opportunity offered by Art In Hand Cards (TM).
Art In Hand CardsTM is a North Carolina based company that publishes unique playing cards designed by artists. The company has published several successful projects, which include Charlotte, NC, Portland, OR, and Washington, DC.
The latest endeavor, entitled the United States Project, will span the nation. The U.S. Project will showcase a large spectrum of exceptional artists throughout the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and three of the territories that comprise the greater USA. Each artist will design an original piece of work for his or her state or territory within a traditional deck of playing cards.
Murphy will represent Georgia and design a unique playing card for the 10 spades. The United States Project will be available for sale online and in stores by the spring 2012. Additional details to forthcoming. Congratulations, Kuanita!
12/23/2011
NEW! Murphy to Exhibit in Fitzgerald
Artist Kuanita Murphy will exhibit at the Carnegie Center in Fitzgerald, Georgia from January 2nd-February 24, 2012. A reception will be held February 16th. Albany State University’s Chorale will perform. Additional details to follow.
12/23/2011
NEW! Kuanita Murphy initiates new project to help reinstate Randolph Clay High School's Band and Music Program. Click here to read more about Operation Red Pride at www.RedPride.org.
12/11/2011
12/11/2011
Distinguished Alumni Kuanita E. Murphy, Class of 1993, Randolph Clay High School. Click Link to read more.
8/20/2011
Read Murphy's News Column Each Week
Read Murphy's weekly column entitled, Making the Connection, each Wednesday in The Citizen's Times (formerly The Citizen News) and each Thursday in The Cuthbert-Southern Tribune. Send inquiries to kuanita@kuanitamurphy.com
08/20/11
Murphy sponsors ATC's CFF Day
KuanitaMurphy was is a Golden Key sponsor for the Albany Technical College's Annual Community Family Friends Day, Sat. July 23, 2011 at the George M. Kirkland, Jr. Center in Albany, GA...An awesome event it was! Titan UP! at www.AlbanyTech.edu
8/20/2011
Murphy Lauches Lady K's Inspirational Blog
Check in each week for Kuanita Murphy's Blog entitled Lady K's Inspirations. The purpose of the blog is to provide Inspirational and encouraging words to uplift others. Click the following link to learn more www.kuanitamurphy.com/Kuanita-s-Blog.html
8/20/2011
Murphy Lauches MsMurphy Productions
Kuanita Murphy lauched MsMurphy Productions several months ago. The YouTube platform is employed to promote upcoming community events. See the 2011 Four Gospel Writers PROMO video to the right as an example of the work that Murphy is doing.
8/20/2011
Murphy Named to AAPHC Board of Directors
Kuanita Murphy is among the newest members of the Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. Board of Directors. AAHC, Incorporated is a non-profit corporation established in 1979 to provide access to quality health care for people in several southwest Georgia communities including Baker, East/West/South Albany, Dawson, Edison, Lee, and Terrell counties. “I am honored to have this opportunity to serve the citizens of southwest Georgia,” Murphy said.
8/19/2011
NEW! Murphy Inducted to Albany Technical College’s Board of Directors
Kuanita Murphy was inducted to Albany Technical College’s Board of Directors Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Murphy and several others were inducted during the June Board of Directors’ meeting at the Logistics Education Center. Murphy will serve and represent Randolph County. Her term will begin July 1, 2011. Congrats, Kuanita!
08/19/2011
NEW! Murphy Aired on WRVX Power 98 Eufuala, AL with Host David Woodley Sunday, August 14, 2011.
8/19/2011
NEW! Murphy Appeared on WALB and WFXL
Murphy made several apperances on The Ruthie Garner Show (WALB, Albany) and Good Day with Janaury Keaton (WFXL, Alban) to promote upcoming events.
8/19/2011
NEW! Murphy to be Featured Artist
5/1/2011
NEW! March 16, 2011 Named Kuanita Murphy Day in Cuthbert and Randolph County, GA
Kuanita Murphy received the prestigious honor of having her own day March 16, 2011 during the Annual meeting of Randolph County Family Connection. Murphy received the honor for numerous years of committment and service to the community. Murphy is the first African American female of Randolph County, Georgia to recieve such honor. Congratulations, Kuanita!
8/20/2011
Murphy Recieves 2011 "The Labor" Award
Sunday, January 2, 2011, Kuanita Murphy recieved the 2011 "The Labor" Award for exemplary community service and dedidcation during the J. B. Smith Youth Group's Annual Honor's Day Program. The program was sponsored by Cuthhbert Pilot Club and Randolph County Family Connection. Congratulations, Kuanita!
1/3/2011
Murphy Graduates from Leadership Georgia
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Kuanita Murphy, who recently graduated from Leadership Georgia (LGA) Saturday, November 13, 2010. It is a distinguished honor to be selected to participate in LGA. As a 2010 LGA Grad, Murphy is one of the few noted upcoming leaders throughout Georgia and the 3rd citizen in Randolph .County to boast such honor and recognition! Congratulations, Kuanita!
11/13/2010
Murphy Receives 2010 MLK Award
Randolph County Native, Kuanita Murphy received the 2010 Martin Luther King (MLK) Community Service Award Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church during the Annual Martin Luther King Celebration.
Murphy is the daughter of Annie and Edward Murphy, Sr.; and she has three brothers, Edward “ Joe” Murphy, Rodney Murphy and Jonathan Murphy. Murphy is a 1993 graduate of Randolph Clay High School. She also graduated from Valdosta State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and in 2004 with a Masters of Arts degree in History. Currently, she is working towards obtaining a Doctorate of Management degree through the University of Phoenix.
In her spare time, Murphy chairs the J. B. Smith Youth Group, volunteers her times for various community boards, projects, and regional initiatives. Murphy also enjoys creating art and writing.
“I am humbled to be recognized for such an esteemed award. I sincerely thank Mr. James and Mrs. Sandra Thompson and the MLK Committee for this honor. I will cherish it always,” Murphy said.
Murphy currently serves as the Executive Director of Randolph County Family Connection, Inc. Published by Cuthbert-Southern Tribune, Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Cuthbert, Georgia.
01/21/2010
Read Murphy's News Column Each Week
Read Murphy's weekly column entitled, Making the Connection, each Wednesday in The Citizen News and Thursday in The Cuthbert-Southern Tribune. Send inquiries to kuanita@kuanitamurphy.com
02/2010
Murphy Publishes Book
Cuthbert native, Kuanita E. Murphy has published a book entitled, The History of the Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church: From the Brush Arbor to the Sanctuary.
The book title was the subject of Murphy’s Master’s thesis (VSU, ’04) and includes highlights of recent information of the Church’s history, cemetery and former pastor listing, in addition to various cultural and traditional aspects.
The publishing of this book commemorated the 176th Anniversary of the historic African American Church that was observed Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 2pm. Rev. Stephanie Walton was the guest minister. Rev. David Hamm, Jr. is the Pastor.
Copies of the book are available for sale on Amazon.com or by Clicking Here.
Murphy Accepted in 2010 Leadership Georgia Program
Artist, Kuanita Murphy, has been named to the 2010 Leadership Georgia Program.
The LEADERSHIP GEORGIA program is an educational experience rather than a program of advocacy and deals with issues confronting the state of Georgia.
Leadership Georgia stands apart as one of the nation's oldest and most successful leadership-training programs for young business, civic and community leaders with the desire and potential to work together for a better Georgia. Its primary purpose is to identify, train, and inspire a network of emerging young leaders, whose ages typically range from 25 to 45 years old.
Affiliated with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the organization has fielded numerous highly influential state and national leaders. Among the ranks of Leadership Georgia alumni there are leaders in business, not-for-profit organizations, and elected officials including U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressmen, State Legislators, and a Georgia Secretary of State.
Leadership Georgia is a non-partisan organization and is not affiliated with any particular political party or ideology. Leadership Georgia seeks to find and develop a geographically, occupationally and ethnically diverse leadership across Georgia - without regard to political, social, religious or ethnic backgrounds.9/30/2009
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Murphy Designs Ornament for White House
Artist Kuanita Murphy was selected by Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. to design a Christmas ornament in his behalf that will hang on this year's Christmas Tree at The White House. This event was sponsored by First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush and the first of many holiday events that will be held at The White House this Holiday Season. An Artists' Reception was held on Tuesday, December 2nd at The White House in Washington, D.C. Congressman Bishop represents the 2nd District of Georgia. To view ornament, see images to the right.
11/30/2008
11/2007
Murphy Exhibits at Georgia Family Connection Conference in Athens
Murphy exhibited at the Georgia Family Connection Conference held in Athens, GA October 24-26. Murphy, a Family Connection Coordinator for the past eight years, has been a strong supporter of the 159 county state-wide organization.
Murphy donated an oil pastel print as one of the grand door prizes for the event.
10/2007
Murphy nominated for 2007/2008 Cambridge Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women "Honor's Edition"
Artist, Kuanita Murphy, has been nominated for inclusion into the 2007/2008 Cambridge Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women "Honors Edition".
The 2007/2008 edition of the Registry will include biographies of the United States' most accomplished women. Recognition of this kind of honor is shared by thousands of executive and professional women throughout American each year. Inclusion is considered by many as the single highest mark or achievement!
7/2007
Works On Display at Congressman's Office
Artist, Kuanita Murphy, has been given the honor to display her works in the Offices of the Honorable Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Murphy's works are currently on display in Congressman Bishop's Albany, Columbus, and Washington D.C. offices.
6/1/2007
Latest Shows
Murphy to exhibited in at Musculoskeletal Associates in Albany, Georgia throughout the month of June.
6/1/2007
Murphy's Research on 7-Shape Note Singing To Be Added to Valdosta State University Archives
Murphy' s research of the 7-Shape Note Singing tradition that was chronicled in her thesis entitled, "From the Bush Arbor to the Sanctuary: A History of the Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, will be placed in the archives atValdosta State University. Click here for additional information.
5/12/2007
Murphy's Receives Award
Kuanita Murphy received a Community Service Award on Sunday, March 25, 2007 from the Theta Sigma Zeta of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Cuthbert, Georgia.
3/25/2007
Murphy to Air on WJIZ 96.3 FM
Artist, Kuanita Murphy will air on the show Talk of the Town, hosted by Christopher Pike on Sunday, November 12, 2006 from 9am-10am.
11/1/2006
Murphy to Exhibit at Andrew College
Artist, Kuanita Murphy will exhibit at Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA November 2-December 2, 2006. Her solo exhibit is entitled, "I can remember when..."
A reception will be held on November 2nd from 4PM-5:30PM on the first floor of the Old Main Building and is free to the community. The exhibit will be available for view Monday-Friday from 8AM-6PM.
10/12/2006
Murphy receives Congressional Award
On March 30, 2006, Kuanita Murphy received a Congressional Certificate of Service from U.S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Murphy was recognized for her outstanding community service at the Annual Banquet of the Randolph County Family Connection, Inc., where she currently serves as the Coordinator of the organization. The award was presented by Mr. Kenneth Cutts, a Field Representative for Congressman Bishop.
4/1/2006
Murphy Exhibits at Tarrer Inn
Artist, Kuanita Murphy, exhibited at the elegant and historic Tarrer Inn in Colquitt, Georgia from February 3rd through March 31st, 2006. Colquitt, Georgia is the home of the nationally acclaimed play “Swamp Gravy”. The exhibit included a collection of both new and old works. The works received a positive response from local natives and tourist alike.
For more information about the Tarrer Inn, click here.
01/30/2006
Murphy in 2006 Calendar
The “Pumpkin Town Picnic” painting was published in a “2006 Celebrating African American Art Calendar.” The calendar was published by Comda Calendars. Murphy’s work was displayed among various other artists including Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.
“I am very honored to have one of my works displayed among such giants in the art world. I am truly humbled by the opportunity," stated Murphy.
12/31/2005
