Honorary Members of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association, Inc.
Honorary Members shall be decided on an individual basis. Such membership shall be granted by three-fourth’s (3/4’s) vote of the Board of Directors to only those individuals, who, at the discretion of the Board, have rendered special and exemplary service to the NCAA or its objectives and purposes. Any member may send their nominations along, with the reason for the nomination, to the NCAA President or any of the Board of Directors.
Honorary Membership Distinctions:
- Honorary Members, both past and present, are granted lifetime membership with all the rights and privileges of a voting member.
- An Honorary Member will not be required to pay dues after their induction.
- Honorary Members' headshots and bios will be displayed on the NCAA website's "About Us" page.
- Honorary Members will be recognized for their achievements with a short presentation and an NCAA Honorary Certificate, at the General Meeting close to the induction date or at the Annual Juried Member Art Exhibit.
Honorary Members
David Boyd Jr.
Honorary Member since February 20, 2024
From an early age, David was encouraged by his parents to create. There was never a shortage of art materials at the Boyd household. Even the walls of his childhood bedroom were left unfinished so that he could draw at will.
He was influenced by his (late) father; the elder David Boyd was a renowned illustrator and character who drew for Jeff Foxworthy and Mark Morgan, Inc. Luckily, young David was also heavily influenced by his mother, Rosalyn Boyd, the “quintessential southern belle”, beloved Heritage school teacher, and instructor to thousands with a penchant for dance and music. These facts, coupled with early indication that the young David had little, if any, math or organizational skills, pointed him towards a life of crime or a career in the visual arts. After early dreams of becoming a hired assassin or race car driver diminished, David Boyd, Jr. chose the latter of the two.
After moving to Savannah for college, David began studying architecture, then graphic design, and finally art history and illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). He graduated with a BFA in Illustration in 1995. David painted his first painting during this time, focusing on the moonlight through the live oaks of Savannah’s Washington Avenue.
David considers himself an obsessed experimenter. Recently, he has been focusing on studio and plein air oil paintings of the urban and rural landscape.
He has studied under Millie Gosch, Gene Costanza, Jill Steenhuis, Roger Dale Brown, Marc Chatov, Scott Christensen, Greg LaRock, Sherrie McGraw, Ken DeWaard, Marc Hanson, and James Richards.
David is a member of many artist organizations and has won awards at plein air events in Georgia. His work can be seen at Galleries in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. David’s work can also be seen at his studio by appointment.
He was influenced by his (late) father; the elder David Boyd was a renowned illustrator and character who drew for Jeff Foxworthy and Mark Morgan, Inc. Luckily, young David was also heavily influenced by his mother, Rosalyn Boyd, the “quintessential southern belle”, beloved Heritage school teacher, and instructor to thousands with a penchant for dance and music. These facts, coupled with early indication that the young David had little, if any, math or organizational skills, pointed him towards a life of crime or a career in the visual arts. After early dreams of becoming a hired assassin or race car driver diminished, David Boyd, Jr. chose the latter of the two.
After moving to Savannah for college, David began studying architecture, then graphic design, and finally art history and illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). He graduated with a BFA in Illustration in 1995. David painted his first painting during this time, focusing on the moonlight through the live oaks of Savannah’s Washington Avenue.
David considers himself an obsessed experimenter. Recently, he has been focusing on studio and plein air oil paintings of the urban and rural landscape.
He has studied under Millie Gosch, Gene Costanza, Jill Steenhuis, Roger Dale Brown, Marc Chatov, Scott Christensen, Greg LaRock, Sherrie McGraw, Ken DeWaard, Marc Hanson, and James Richards.
David is a member of many artist organizations and has won awards at plein air events in Georgia. His work can be seen at Galleries in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. David’s work can also be seen at his studio by appointment.
Dann Jackson
Dann Jackson was the Promotions Director of Coweta Festivals, Inc. He was integral in the promotion of the Powers Crossroads Festival every year since it's inception. The Powers Crossroads Festival was the NCAA's main source of income through the 1990's until it finally closed its' doors in 2012. Dann's wonderful promotional abilities are what earned him his NCAA Honorary Membership. When the Powers Festival shut down, Dann relocated to the Atlanta Area where he continued to use his promotional skills in the area of art festival promotions.
We are seeking current information for this Honorary Member. If you know Dann or have any information about him, please send it to [email protected]
We are seeking current information for this Honorary Member. If you know Dann or have any information about him, please send it to [email protected]
The NCAA By-Laws pertaining to the nomination of an Honorary Member
ARTICLE II: Objectives
a. Encourage and aid artists to produce original works of art of every type and character, including all fine art, 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional, and digital art but not limited to painting, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, weaving, photography, collage, woodcraft, drawing, metal craft, jewelry, literary arts and the performing arts.
c. Foster education and instruction in the creation and appreciation of works of art.
a. Encourage and aid artists to produce original works of art of every type and character, including all fine art, 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional, and digital art but not limited to painting, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, weaving, photography, collage, woodcraft, drawing, metal craft, jewelry, literary arts and the performing arts.
c. Foster education and instruction in the creation and appreciation of works of art.
