PUBLICATIONS
2022
Art | Activism | Action – Warhol & Wall Street, Greater Columbus Arts Council
2021
Akron Art Museum View (cover artist)
2020
Are You Entertained? Black Popular Culture in the 21st Century
Edited by Simone Drake Ph.D & Dwan Henderson Ph.D
published by Duke University Press
2019
In Between Everywhere, Adam Brouillette & Blockfort Gallery
AWARDS AND HONORS
2020
Urban One radio “Future History Maker”
2019
Represented Columbus at the National Theatre in Accra, Ghana.
Represented Columbus at the 13th Annual Havana Biennial in Cuba (2019)
Top 10 Local Artists of the year by Columbus Underground.
2017
Greater Columbus Arts Council Community Arts Partnership Award Purchase
2016
Gallery of Echoes Featured Artist(s), Columbus, OH
2012
Greater Columbus Arts Council and Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District CAP-UP Artist Grant 3rd Place Jurors Choice Award
PRESS
- Goldsmith, Suzanne, “To Remember I have an Imagination,” Matter News, November 28, 2022
- Downing, Andy. “April Sunami continues to let the spirit be her guide,” Columbus Alive. April 21, 2022
- Downing, Andy. “April Sunami Brings Joy to Milo Grogan,” Columbus Monthly. October 29, 2021
- Ghose, Dave. “April Sunami: ‘This is How I Protest’,” Columbus Monthly, May 5, 2021
- Davidson, Karin Cecile. “Black Women, Front and Center: An Interview with April Sunami,” Newfound Journal, Volume 11, Issue 2, Fall 2020
- Ward, Alison. “African American Artists Nourish Columbus Arts Community”. Columbus Dispatch. February 12, 2017
- Fischer, Jim. “Exhibition Preview: April Sunami’s From the Depths”. Columbus Alive. April 12, 2017
- Gilson, Nancy. “Shortcoming in Cultural Arts Center 2013 Show Inspires A New One”. Columbus Dispatch. October 16, 2016.
- Gilson, Nancy. “Eggshells a Canvas for Dozens of Ohio Artists in Columbus Exhibit”. Columbus Dispatch. May 31, 2016.
- Fischer, Jim. “Common Cosmology”. Columbus Alive. May 26, 2016
- Gedert, Robert. “Artists Celebrate Black History Month”. Toledo Blade. February 4, 2016.
- Gordon, Ken. “Ostrich Eggs to Incubate Benefit Exhibit for Ohio Art League”. Columbus Dispatch. August 2, 2015.
- Tigges, Jesse. “Remnants Show Creative Arts of Women at its Best” Columbus Alive. May 28, 2015.
- Shaffer, Jackie, prod. ” Broad and High.” PBS. WOSU, Columbus, OH, 5 Feb. 2014. Television.
- “Good Day Columbus.” Good Day Columbus. ABC6. WSYX, Columbus, OH, 20 Oct. 2013. Television. Transcript.
- Starr, Ann. “Art for Community Expression, Enduring in Columbus.” Starr-review.blogspot.com. July 6, 2013.
- Starker, Melissa. “Creative Women of Color Live up to Their Name with Latest Show.” Columbus Dispatch. March 3, 2013.
- Gordon, Ken. “Columbus Metropolitan Library: Staff Shares Hidden Talents.” February 9, 2013.
- Evans. Walker. “Local Artist Spotlight: April Sunami.” Columbus Underground.com December 24, 2012.
- Starker, Melissa. “Vocally Visual: Black Women Make Statements Through Words and Works.” Columbus Dispatch. June 3, 2012.