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2015 IAF Winner, Allen Brown Davidson III

By: Grace Robinson –

Individual Artist Fellowship, Music/Theater

blacksuit014Memphis native, Allen “Beau” Davidson is an internationally known recording artist, songwriter and actor. Since becoming involved in music at a young age, Davidson has worked to use his talents  for a positive influence. In addition to recognition for numerous roles onstage and appearances and performances on TV and radio, he earned a regional EMMY nomination for his music video, “Blessed.” He incorporates his melodic voice and southern tenacity to support numerous nonprofit organizations and movements which he plans to continue to do with the IAF award.

Davidson attended Northwester University where he earned his BFA from the School of Music in Chicago in vocal performance/opera, as well as a political science degree. His most recent project is “Tear Down All The Walls,” a collaborative effort with Think Kindness nonprofit to promote the removal of interpersonal barriers.

The Individual Artist Fellowship awards professional artists who have exhibited excellence in their discipline of choice. For more information, click here.

 

2015 Winners

Performing Arts: Allen Brown Davidson IIIKeri Pagetta and Kelly Nicole Bond
Literary Arts: Amy Michele WrightJan LaPerle and Todd Dills
Craft: Bryce Brisco and Laurel Jean Sprague
Media: Gregory Sand and Melissa Anderson Sweazy
Visual Arts: James Wallace Buchman and Montana Coll Torrey