Clifton Henri (American, b. 1979) is a Nationally Acclaimed, Award-Winning Photographer from Chicago, IL. Henri received his Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design from The Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia. Henri began his professional career as an Art Director for a boutique advertising agency and transitioned to becoming a full-time independent artist. Henri now exhibits across the country with galleries and in juried art festivals. Henri’s work has been added to many public & private collections and recently got his first museum acquisition.

2026 Silver Award Winner - Coconut Grove Art Festival (FL)
2026 Award of Merit - Gasparilla Art Festival (FL)
2026 Award of Excellence - Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (FL)
2026 First Place Award 2D - Artisphere (SC)
2026 Juror’s Award - Cherry Creek Art Festival (CO)

2025 2nd Place Award - Saint Louis Art Fair (MO)
2025 Featured Artist - BUTTER Art Fair (IN)
2025 Best of Show - Greenwich Village Art Festival (IL)
2025 Solo Show “ The Wait We Carry” - Jackson Junge Gallery (IL)
2025 Award of Artistic Excellence - Gasparilla Art Festival (FL)