Artist Series: Damon Lamar Reed

Damon Lamar Reed is a multidisciplinary artist using murals, music, and public art to uplift communities and spark change. Named the 2025 Choose Chicago Artist of the Year, he has completed over 400 public art projects for organizations including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Gatorade, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Reed is known for his Still Searching series, which raises awareness about missing women and children through portraiture and storytelling. A believer in the transformative power of art, Reed continues to use creativity as a catalyst for hope and healing.