George Hunt was born more than 60 years ago of humble beginnings, and over a lifetime of living, learning, watching, growing, creating and translating his visions into paintings, he has emerged as one of the most important African-American artist in the South. George Hunt has made a significant mark on not just African-American art, but American art as a whole.  In 1996 George Hunt was commissioned to paint 24 portraits for Blues & Legends Hall of Fame Museum in Robinsonville, Mississippi. He also created the original painting for the large mural on the exterior wall. Hunt was selected because his deeply rooted history in blues combined with his bold, dramatic, artistic style to produce images that capture both the uniqueness of the individual and the essence of this colorful music. It was both an honor and a dream come true for George when he the completed the museum’s paintings in 1998. 

Hunt was selected as the featured artist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum’s American Music Master’s annual conference in 1998. The conference, Hellhound on My Trail: Robert Johnson and the Blues, utilized a George Hunt painting for the poster; and included a one-man show at the 9th Street Gallery in Cleveland. A year later he was selected again to create a painting of Muddy Waters for the Museum.

George Hunt’s name and images have become synonymous with The Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival. For 15 years, he has been selected to paint an original blues image for the festival posters, which have become valuable collectors items.

In 2005, Hunt was honored by being selected as the artist for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Congo Square poster. He was given a special exhibit during the festival at Stella Jones Gallery and was honored with an exhibit at the Ogden Museum.

His work has become definitive images for posters and promotion of many other blues festivals around the country including Chicago Blues Festival, Telluride Blues Festival, the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise, and the Arkansas Blues Festival. Hunt was selected to create a painting for the 25th Anniversary of the Blues Foundation’s prestigious Handy Awards.