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ABOUT THE ART SEEN
The Art Seen was founded and created to provide opportunities for minority artists. We believe in curating creative Art Experiences in traditional and non-traditional spaces. As the official art curator at the Urban Hang Suite, in Richmond, VA we offer the local community and all customers the opportunity to see unique art from our featured artists that can be purchased. We also host various events like Art Walks, Gallery Houses and Exhibits with local partners has allowed the Richmond area to have a front row seat to some amazing artists, their creativity, personal stories and so much more.
The Art Seen also offers a Residency Program that runs from spring to fall each year. The program allows emerging artists the opportunity to learn and grow from established artists through Lunch and Learns, participation in various Art Walks with a goal to see growth in their artistic body or work. Learn more and follow our journey on social media and stay tuned for all that The Art Seen is working on in the near future!
MEET RON STOKES
FOUNDER OF THE ART SEEN & ARTIST OF VIEWS BY STOKES
Ron, was born in Washington D.C., but was raised in the Bay Area. For the last 10 years, he's settled in Richmond, VA with his family. As a self-taught artist, he's known for blending street art with strong abstract visual elements. Ron believes that his art serves a purpose of telling a story with every brush stroke, spray paint mark, color and pattern.
The vision of The Art Seen came from Ron's personal experience of trying to find opportunities that will allow his art to be seen by the masses. The birth of The Art Seen, is the bridge that is connecting new and established minority artists to with various audiences, while elevating in their creative and artistic journeys.
To learn more about Ron, his art journey or see some of his latest artistic work visit his website viewsbystokes.com!
OUR PARTNERS
The Art Seen, teams up with a variety of local brands and businesses to partner and create memorable experiences in the Richmond, VA area. To learn more about our partners, be sure to click their logos for further details.
