Mark T. Williams II

Arts and Education Programs Curator

Mark T. Williams II is an accomplished educator and entrepreneur specializing in digital media, digital literacy, and career readiness. Currently, he serves as a Career and Technical educator in New Orleans Charter School systems and as a graphic design trainer at Digital Workshop Center. With a Bachelor of Arts in Art History (2013) and a Master of Science in Industrial Design (2018), along with ongoing graduate studies in museum studies at Southern University at New Orleans, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to his roles. He is the visionary behind Mark T. Williams II Media & Arts Gallery within the NoNameCafe and Decaf Publixations, LLC, where he showcases minority excellence in design, entrepreneurship, culture, arts, and fashion. Mark is also a prolific digital artist and author of three self-published books, including "Bright Boy: The Art of Defined/Designed Black." With a diverse research focus spanning History of Art, Visual Arts, Education, Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Design, Mark empowers students and aspiring artists while celebrating diversity in the creative industries.