Our Staff

ASHLEY HAWKINS, Executive Director, she/her
ashley@studiotwothree.org

Ashley is the co-founder of Studio Two Three. She believes deeply in the power of art to elevate voices, agitate for change, and connect communities. She holds a BFA in Painting and Printmaking and Masters in Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. 

KATE FOWLER, Director of Community Partnerships & Development, she/her
kate@studiotwothree.org

Kate holds a BFA in Photography & Filmmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. Before joining Studio Two Three’s staff, Kate served as the Program Coordinator of Magnum Foundation's Photography, Expanded Initiative and Director of the Appalachian Media Institute, a project of Appalshop in Whitesburg, Kentucky. 

KB BROWN, Studio Manager, they/them
kb@studiotwothree.org

KB holds a BFA in Printmaking and Photography from Old Dominion University. Before joining the S23 team, KB worked for Triple Stamp Press as their screen manager and gained experience in the commercial side of screen printing. You can find them teaching workshops and collaborating on printing projects..

BARRY O’KEEFE, Director of Artists & Spaces, he/him
barry@studiotwothree.org

Barry is an artist and educator working in printmaking and public art. He holds an MFA in Printmaking from Ohio University. Prior to joining S23, Barry taught at VCU Arts.