KING GEORGE, VA, March 09, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Harry T. Burleigh III is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who. He was recently spotlighted in New York City's Times Square on a 22-story screen that is passed by an estimated 1.5 million people daily. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Burleigh is recognized for his illustrious career spanning more than three decades, marked by expertise in both fine arts and television production. Since 1996, he has served as a senior systems analyst for corporate contracts with the U.S. government in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, Mr. Burleigh provides critical television production support for presidential cabinet members and other dignitaries, ensuring seamless broadcast operations for high-profile events. His responsibilities include technical direction of live and internal broadcasts, rapid deployment of audiovisual services in collaboration with public affairs teams and the coordination of complex logistical requirements for simultaneous events across domestic and international locations. Mr. Burleigh's adaptability and technical acumen have been instrumental in maintaining the integrity and quality of these communications.

In addition to his government work, Mr. Burleigh is the owner and fine artist at Artful Kryptonite, a role he has held since 2005. His tenure has cultivated a reputation for artistic innovation and excellence, with his artwork reaching audiences worldwide through digital exhibitions and prominent features, including a digital billboard display in Times Square for his piece "Egyptian Muse" in 2012. Mr. Burleigh has also participated in major exhibitions, such as the New York International Art Festival in 2006, the Expo Metro group exhibitions in London, Monaco, New York and Los Angeles from 2019 to 2022, the M.A.D.S. Art Gallery's international contemporary art exhibitions in Milan in 2020 and 2021, as well as onboard art exhibitions with Vueling Airlines in 2024. In 2025, his work was showcased at Agora Gallery's COLOR INFERNO exhibition.

Mr. Burleigh's professional journey began in West Virginia, where he worked in a biomedical communications department from 1984 to 1992. There, he documented and edited open heart surgeries, some of which were accepted by the American College of Surgeons, and produced videos on ambulance services and drug enforcement operations with the Department of Public Safety. This period provided Mr. Burleigh with significant field production experience and honed his skills in visual storytelling under demanding conditions.

In 1993, Mr. Burleigh contributed to Royal Caribbean's video department aboard the Monarch of the Seas, traveling between Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Barbados. He subsequently served as an associate producer at WNPB, a Public Broadcasting Service station in Morgantown, West Virginia, before undertaking freelance assignments for New Jersey companies based in Manhattan, New York.

Mr. Burleigh's educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He also received a certification in the use, maintenance and operation of Steadicam equipment from the International Film and Television Workshops in Rockport, Maine.

Mr. Burleigh's commitment to creative engagement is further reflected in his authorship of "A Muse Meant For You!: Burleigh's Rules of Creative Engagement for Aspiring Painters," published by Artful Kryptonite in 2025.

Throughout his career, Mr. Burleigh has recorded numerous notable figures, including presidents, first ladies and entertainers. Equally meaningful to him was his return to formal training in fine arts. His recent work has garnered international attention through digital exhibitions and features in publications like Celebrity Artists magazine and Contemporary Art Curator Magazine. After pausing exhibition activities for his studio discipline in 2025, Mr. Burleigh resumed promoting his work with renewed vigor, maintaining a presence at the Agora Gallery in Chelsea. Continuing to seek exposure-based opportunities that maximize visibility, his focus now includes platforms that display artwork on buildings and signage and through reputable galleries internationally.

Mr. Burleigh has been featured as one of the Masterful Minds 5 Artists to Watch by Circle Foundation for the Arts in 2024 and appeared on Art Tour International's Vivid Arts TV. His achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, dating back to 2006 when he received the Grand Jury Award for Theosophical Surrealism at the New York International Art Festival. Others included Top Honors at the American Art Awards in 2016, multiple Second Place Certificates of Artistic Excellence from J.Mane Gallery H20 in 2021, and the Collector's Legacy Impact Award from Art Tour International in 2025.

Mr. Burleigh's legacy is enriched by a family history steeped in creativity. Notably, his great-grandfather was a renowned composer whose works included "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" and "Deep River," and he regularly collaborated with Antonín Dvořák and performed internationally for distinguished audiences.

Resilience has been central to Mr. Burleigh's success. He credits this quality with helping him persevere where others might have faltered. His approach emphasizes open-mindedness and careful evaluation of circumstances, extracting value from every experience to inform future endeavors. Looking ahead, Mr. Burleigh envisions himself continuing as a fine artist with forthcoming features, such as an interview with Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, and an inclusion in the Top Investable Artists 2026 Art Book, to further expand his reach within the art world.

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