Renowned Artist Steve Skipper Visits College Football Hall of Fame for New Exhibit Unveiling and Exclusive Black History Month Events

Exhibit unveiled on Feb. 6 with an inspiring discussion from Skipper about his transformative journey and groundbreaking artistry

ATLANTA (February 10, 2025) – The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is proud to have unveiled an all-new temporary exhibit as part of its Black History Month programming, which features the work of renowned artist Steve Skipper. Known for his hyper-realistic masterpieces and remarkable life story, some of Skipper’s most celebrated works, which reflect his unmatched dedication to storytelling and historical preservation, are available for viewing, including:

• “The Process Fulfilled”  – A tribute to legendary coach Nick Saban

• “The Renaissance Man” - Dedicated to Ambassador Andrew Young

• “Class Personified” – Honoring historic coach Sylvester Croom

• “In Perfect Peace” – Celebrating Civil Rights leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

“We are incredibly honored to have hosted Steve and look forward to sharing his powerful story and artwork with our visitors during Black History Month,” said Kimberly Beaudin, president and CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame. “His resilience and groundbreaking contributions to art and sports history serve as a profound inspiration, and we are privileged to provide a platform to celebrate his incredible journey.”

On Thursday, February 6, Skipper was at the College Football Hall of Fame to help unveil the exhibit during a private event and led a powerful discussion about his transformative journey from a troubled past to becoming an internationally recognized artist, breaking barriers in the world of sports and beyond.

“For more than 30 years I have been blessed to combine my love for art and sports and form a business of which I am very proud,” said Skipper. “I am truly honored to share my work with the College Football Hall of Fame and tell my story.” 

As the first Black artist commissioned by NASCAR, The University of Alabama, the PGA and the Professional Bull Riders, Skipper’s career has been defined by breaking barriers, and he has used his artistry to leave an undeniable mark on sports, history and culture.

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About the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

The national Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is dedicated to its mission to inspire and entertain by celebrating the passion and traditions of college football and its greatest players and coaches.  The Hall celebrates the universal values of hard work, integrity and perseverance and fulfills its mission through storytelling, impactful programs and unique experiences focused on the core of preservation, celebration, and inspiration.  Located in the heart of Atlanta's sports, entertainment and tourism district, the Hall provides visitors with a highly immersive, interactive, and engaging experience using a blend of historic college football artifacts and state-of-the-art, interactive multimedia exhibits. The National Football Foundation (NFF) founded the Hall in 1951 to immortalize the greatest players and coaches as role models for future generations and established its new home in Atlanta in 2014. The College Football Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that provides a national platform for community outreach, education, and character development initiatives, and serves as a premier special event venue. For more information on the Hall, a 10-year TripAdvisor ® Certificate of Excellence recipient, please visit www.cfbhall.com.