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Candles from a recent vigil for Gaza on Jan. 25 in front of MCV. Photo by Scott Elmquist
Summer is in full swing and we are slogging along through the Richmond humidity. We’ve been busy with lots of big and exciting projects–– some we can’t share just yet and others that you can read more about
When the decision to send abortion rights back to state governments came down from the Supreme Court in June, artists at Studio Two Three dropped everything and hit the presses.
A newcomer to Studio Two Three might notice humming printing presses, people huddled around computer tablets discussing a design, or its compact retail area displaying T-shirts, buttons, posters and prints. What’s less evident is the commitment to action that is central to the organization.
“Get up, get down, Richmond is a union town!”
Chants, cheers and tears of joy filled the event space of Studio Two Three on Tuesday afternoon as organizers from five Richmond Starbuck stores watched as their workplaces became the first in the state to unionize.
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This brings us to our Vendor Markets! Why do we host them? Why do we ask for a commission from participating vendors? Annually, Studio Two Three hosts 3-4 vendor markets in our large event space. These markets generally include 40-60 local vendors, many of whom are S23 artists, interns and people within our network of support. They also bring new artists into our orbit, which we love. Our markets usually last 1-2 days, but some run an entire month (like our Winter Market).
What do the Guerrilla Girls, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., and Sally Mann have in common? They all engage art as a powerful tool to reflect their place and time AND they all have pieces in our 8th Annual Auction!
Join us for our first virtual auction October 2nd-10th!
We partnered with History Is Illuminating, a rogue group of Richmond Historians & Artisans, on a series of re-contextualized signs that share the history of Black history in Richmond. We designed & printed a zine to share this project with the community.
At our Community Print Days, we pop up at various locations throughout the city and offer free printed t-shirts, prints and banners to support the movement to Defend Black Lives. We share the next print days on our Instagram - and the designs change based upon our partner organizations and movements. The prints are always free; bring a light-colored shirt, fabric or paper and some to share with a BIPOC.
We have been printing and distributing signs, posters and prints in support of the Movement for Black Lives in Richmond. We now have a newspaper box out front of the studio that is full of signs, posters and commemorative prints showcasing this powerful moment in our city and nation.
We are proud to announce Mark Strandquist as Studio Two Three’s first For as Long as Such Images are Needed resident artist. Mark Strandquist has spent years using art to help amplify, celebrate, and power social justice movements.
This has been a big year for Studio Two Three. We celebrated our 10th anniversary with our largest auction to date, and invested our hearts and minds into a comprehensive strategic planning process with the incredible team at The Spark Mill. Together, we discovered the key values that make Studio Two Three what it is…
Studio Two Three and the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU have partnered on artist micro-residencies and exhibitions!
In this time of social isolation, art and culture give us an expansive means to communicate, empathize and flourish. From the functional to the decorative, the presence of art in our civic landscape has a measurable impact on our health and wellbeing.
It's been a wild 8 weeks! We've been in touch with many of our artists but have also been thinking about our nonprofit arts and cultural peers and colleagues across the South.
We're writing to share what we've been experiencing during COVID-19 as a small arts and cultural organization located in the south. We hope that this is informative and useful for our peers and that it also serves as a conversation starter moving forward!
What is unemployment insurance? How do I apply? How much would I receive? These questions answered and more updates on unemployment insurance!
Being in charge of your child’s education while working and taking care of day to day stuff is HARD. Moving forward, here are some thing we want you to know…
Your stimulus payments are yours to use and to keep. It is easy to feel confused with all the misinformation out there about whether or not you have to pay the stimulus check back next year or if it is taxable. Let’s clear this up!
As we continue to follow mandates to shelter in place, many are feeling restless and unsure how to contribute to their community. Here are some ways to support organizations and be of service!
Supporting our artist community is at the heart of what we do. Each day we’re going to be sharing some important tools, opportunities, and resources for artists on our blog. Follow along and reach out if you need additional support.
Today we’re going to share more information and resources for immigrants.
Trump announced on Wednesday that he was signing an executive order barring immigration into the US. As of April 22nd this means that all green card applications are paused for 60 days. As of now, temporary work visas are still valid. Though a lot of travel has already halted due to the coronavirus, this move is another attempt to demonstrate hostility towards immigrants. What does the executive order mean?
Today we’re going to share some fun ways to stay in touch with family and friends even while far away.
Here are some fun ways to stay in touch with loved ones cause we’re all in this together even if it doesn’t feel like it.
Living through a pandemic is already challenging, but when your parents insist on going on about life like everything is fine, or your friends keep throwing “stay at home parties”, or your grandma is too proud to let anyone else do things for her, it adds a level of frustration that seems unnecessary. Here are some ways to have a convo that might help them take things more seriously.
Today we’re going to share some info on what steps to take if you are worried about a loved one who has been drinking too much during the pandemic.
If you are worried about someone you love drinking too much during the pandemic, here are some steps you can take…
This pandemic has put a strain on every single one of us. Today we’re going to share some helpful mental health resources.
It’s okay to feel stressed or anxious during this time. COVID-19 has impacted every part of our regular lives, and it is important to care care of your mental health as we navigate new waters.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, here are some steps you can take to take control of your well being!
In times of great need, it turns out that we’re better off when we help others. After two weeks of question marks and exclamations, we picked ourselves off of the floor and started organizing to find new ways to come together and build with our community.
What are the different federal food assistance programs available and are you eligible for any of them? Today we’re going to talk about your options for food assistance.
Practicing social distancing in public is crucial to protect everyones health. Here are safety measures that ensure your outings are as safe as possible!
With seasons changing and a global pandemic upon us, it can be easy to run in mental circles as you try to listen to your body. Today we’re going to talk about your options for how to tell if your symptoms are a flu, cold, or COVID-19.
Supporting our artist community is at the heart of what we do. Today we are covering how to make a face mask!
Today we’re going to talk about your options for rent and bill relief. If you have lost your job and are worried about making rent, here is what you need to know…
The US has ordered for mortgage relief for up to 12 months. This is an evolving situation, but here are some options currently available depending on your situation regarding how to pause your mortgage.
While debates have been going around on the helpfulness of masks to decrease the spread of the virus, the CDC is now recommending people consider wearing face masks outside even if they don’t feel ill. Today we’re going to talk about the safest way to go about wearing a face mask.
Today we’re going to talk about how to apply for, find, and navigate health insurances. With so much information out there, it can be difficult to determine what options are available to you.
Today we’re celebrating a success that has taken a lot of time, work and intention.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has just announced that they’re opening their COVID-19 relief support opportunity to ALL arts and cultural organizations, regardless of whether they’ve received previous support from the NEA.