About the Juror

Art is William "Bill" C. Morris' purpose in life. His art is a
journey that few people have the opportunity to travel. He has
traveled the world and has received honors that few have
bestowed upon them.

Bill Began at an early age of thirteen completing a portrait of
John Fitzgerald Kennedy that hangs in the Capital Building in
Washington, D. C.  This portrait was the first stepping stone for
Bill starting a career in the art world.

Today, he is both nationally and internationally proclaimed and
has recently received the title of "Master Artist" by the Art
Society of the American West.  His accomplishments include
three Waterfowl Stamp designs including winning the 1984-85
Federal Waterfowl Stamp which was the largest art competition
in the world.

His artwork is in galleries throughout the United States, Europe
and Asia.  His works are in prominent private collections
including the White House, National Art Gallery, The
Smithsonian Institute, Museum of the Rockies, Museum of the West, The Warnerfelt Museum, and Mobile Museum of Art.  His
portrait of Mother Teresa he personally presented to Pope
Benedict and it is now a part of the Vatican collection in Rome.

Artist Statement:  "My faith is my passion; art is my purpose.  I
have the greatest joy in working with up and coming artists.  I
see this as a continuance and opportunity to leave a legacy."