Tom Cowan is an internationally known artist listed in the Who’s Who of American Art. Private and public collections include President Ronald Reagan and President George H. Bush, R.J. Reynolds, Bank of America, First Union Bank, Jane Fonda, Rush Limbaugh and Dale Earnhart.  Some of his showcase were displayed at the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, TN, The N.C. Art Museum, Greenville Art Museum S.C. and the Hickory Art Museum in Hickory NC, Tom was the feature artist at the 1982 Worlds Fair in Knoxville, TN.  Tom is also a life member of the Whiskey Painters of America (W.P.A) and an associate of the Akron Artist Society.  Tom apprenticed with John Pike, N.A.  Further studies include Ringling School of Art, N.C. School of the Arts and the Art Students League of New York City.  Tom was also twice Artist–In-Residence for the N.C. Arts Council.