He was educated at the Barbados Community College and Georgia Southern University. Art holds an associate degree in Mass Communication, a bachelor of science in Communication Arts, and a master of education in Higher Education Student Development. He is currently enrolled in ICAR's Ph.D. program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. In addition, he assists with Mason's diversity efforts, presenting workshops and seminars about multiculturalism both in and out of the classroom. He is also a member of the American Red Cross Association.
Art enjoys tennis, movies, and the arts.