Carl E. Moore was born 1965 in Canton, MS. he currently live and work in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art where he received his BFA and MFA. He is the recipient of the Emmett O'Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration the Tennessee Artist Fellowship award from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the 2022 International Pinnacle Award for the International Festival & Events Association, Gold for Best Commemorative Poster design, Memphis in May International Festival Salute to Ghana. He has exhibited in various galleries and museums in the Memphis area and around the country and his work can be found in several private and corporate collections. He has also curated and organized numerous exhibitions in small non-profit galleries, alternative and independent spaces, as well as judged local and national exhibitions.