Kings & Queens of Art

Kings & Queens of Art is: is an Art Service Organization, a grassroots collaboration of Artists of all disciplines with a special focus on artists from the re-entry sector: presently and/or formerly incarcerated.

Our Mission is: To build a network of artists & resources that supports a vibrant arts environment, in a neighborhood context.

Our Vision is: To be a catalyst for transforming community through the celebration of the arts and African-American history and culture.

Our Purpose: Kings & Queens of Arts is an Artist-Led Initiative formed for the dual purposes of (1) to develop and promote the work of Visible Minority & marginalize artists (i.e. Returning Citizens and Youth-at-Risk) in all disciplines of art: visual and performing; (2) to function as an Arts Center/Community Center with the specific intent to encourage arts practices and to provide gallery space, production space, venues for performance, workshop areas, educational venues, art supplies, technical equipment, etc