 Citing Harrison as a "nationally and internationally acclaimed artist" and as "one of the Palmetto State's Chief Art Treasures", the resolution congratulated Harrison on his more than 38 years as a successful artist and on the occasion of his 20th anniversary of Jim Harrison Gallery in Denmark, SC.In May 2010, Harrison was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by University of South Carolina president Dr. Harris Pastides.The honor was bestowed for his work as a professional artist, the prestige he had brought to the University and the State, and his contributions to charitable organizations.