Advisory Board

Vernon Lockhart

Art on the Loose, Inc.

Vernon Lockhart is the founder and principal of Art on the Loose, Inc., a Chicago-based multidisciplinary firm specializes in corporate identities, exhibition and environmental design, and multimedia design. With Art on the Loose, Lockhart has provided art direction for many significant projects in the Chicago area and has served an impressive lists of clients, including: Northwestern University, University of Illinois Laboratory Schools, Hyatt Regency, Nike, Whirlpool, DuSable Museum of African American History, Museum of Science and Industry, Bronzeville Children’s Museum and Namasté. Lockhart is the recipient of awards and praise from Print, Communications Arts, Graphic Design USA and Graphis. Lockhart served on the AIGA Chicago Board as Community Outreach Chair, managing the Poetry In Motion program and student contest. He also participated as a rider with Team AIGA/Roll Over Aids during his tenure.

After serving nine years as chair of the Chicago chapter of the Organization of Black Designers, Vernon helped co-found Project Osmosis, a not-for-profit arts based education and mentoring initiative. The organization has helped over 500 inner city students gain access and knowledge about career opportunities in design. Vernon currently serve on the National Board of AIGA “The Professional Association For Design” expanding the opportunities for young talents threw creative mentoring. Throughout his work and career, Lockhart has helped to nurture creativity amongst professionals and students alike.