Electronic Press Kit

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Wayman is a live demo sculptor and performance artist whose work transforms sculpture into an immersive public experience. Specializing in figurative sculpture, he brings iconic historical and cultural figures to life in real time, captivating audiences as portraits of leaders such as Harriet Tubman, Thurgood Marshall, and Elijah Cummings emerge before their eyes. Through live sculpting demonstrations, Wayman invites viewers into the creative process, turning public spaces into moments of reflection, connection, and storytelling.

His live performances and exhibitions have been featured at major arts and community events including the American Craft Fair-in Baltimore Claywork’s stall (2023, 2024), Baltimore Artscape (2025), Associated Black Charities Annual Gala (2025), the BOPA Free Fall event at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center (2025), and Anne Arundel Community College (2025). Rooted in historical, social, and spiritual themes, Wayman’s work centers the resilience, legacy, and lived experiences of the Black community.

Wayman is the recipient of numerous honors and fellowships, including the 2025 BOPA Free Fall Grant, the 2023–24 EMBARC Fellowship, the Openshaw Fellowship, the Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, and the inaugural 2025 Prism Award for Health Equity. His work has been featured both nationally and internationally in publications including America Magazine, U.S. Catholic, The Catholic Review, The Black Catholic Messenger, and The Capital Gazette, as well as in the documentary film Outlasting Clay.

Slone, Brown (2025, June) Baltimore Scene by Sloane: Associated Black Charities 2025 Gala | PHOTOS The Baltimore Sun photo featuring live demo

retrieved from https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/06/17/baltimore-scene-by-sloane-associated-black-charities-2025-gala-photos/
Hoang, A (2025, February) Sculptor explores African-American history with art

      Anne Arundel Community College Campus Current. Retrieved from thecampuscurrent.com

Malham, J. (2024, February ). Will sacred art revitalize the church again? U.S. Catholic Magazine, 89(2), pp. 20-24. Retrieved from https://uscatholic.org/articles/202402/will-sacred-art-revitalize-the-church-again/

Scott, W. (2023, November). A conversation with a Black Catholic artist. Radio Interview. (C. R. Staff, Interviewer) USA.

George Matysek. (2023, September). New artwork honors hero of Cumberland. The Catholic Review. Retrieved from https://catholicreview.org/new-artwork-honors-hero-of-cumberland

Paul W. Gillespie (2023, August 31) The Capitol Gazette, Cover feature Building Benjaman Banneker retrieved from https://www.capitalgazette.com/2023/08/17/sculptor-wayman-scott-photos/

Scheff, T. (Director). (2023). Outlasting Clay [documentary]. Youtube GBMC. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_7ge2F0R0mI

Parker, C. (2023, January 31). Black Catholic artist’s ‘Baltimore Pietà’ reimagines Michelangelo’s masterpiece through the lens of police brutality. America Magazine. Retrieved from  HYPERLINK "https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2023/01/31/baltimore-earth-life-wayman-scott-244627"  https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2023/01/31/baltimore-earth-life-wayman-scott-244627

TINNER-WILLIAMS, N. (2023, 1 23). New art exhibit in Baltimore features Black Catholic sculptor Wayman Scott IV. Black Catholic Messenger. Retrieved from  HYPERLINK "https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/new-exhibit-wayman-scott-iv/"  https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/new-exhibit-wayman-scott-iv/

Jr, G. P. (2022, May 20). For Baltimore sculptor, medium of clay becomes an instrument of healing. Catholic News Service. Retrieved from  HYPERLINK "https://www.catholicsun.org/2022/05/20/for-baltimore-sculptor-medium-of-clay-becomes-an-instrument-of-healing/"  https://www.catholicsun.org/2022/05/20/for-baltimore-sculptor-medium-of-clay-becomes-an-instrument-of-healing/  

JR., G. P. (2021, November 1). Beauty born of pain: Black Catholic artist sees art as means of healing. The Catholic Review.  HYPERLINK "file:///\\\\gbmc.org\\dfs\\users\\WSCOTT\\Portfolio\\Portfolio%20with%20specs\\Retrieved%20from%20https:\\catholicreview.org\\beauty-born-of-pain-black-catholic-artist-sees-art-as-means-of-healing\\"  Retrieved from https://catholicreview.org/beauty-born-of-pain-black-catholic-artist-sees-art-as-means-of-healing/

Scott, Wayman (writer)  (2021, May, 24) The Stormy Village short film produced and Animated by Beth Anthony,  based on poem by Wayman Scott. Published by Gichrist                                              retrieved from https://youtu.be/MC-wHYF3dhk?si=Qex-6dPO-N1bgRor

Available for Live Sculptural Performance/ Demo

• festivals
• galas 
• concerts
• parties & events
• educational workshops