Last summer, Studio Two Three’s do-it-yourself ethos echoed throughout the protests in Richmond. From producing thousands of masks for essential workers to collaborating with local artists, the nonprofit served the Richmond community throughout the pandemic.

From producing face masks to highlighting local artists during coronavirus and the Black Lives Matter movement, Studio Two Three is uplifting their community as a resource on the ground. After celebrating their tenth anniversary late last year, Studio Two Three decided it was time to reevaluate their mission with an eye toward the future

“The primary goal has always been to be a space for artists to have access to resources, tools, and community,” said Kate Fowler, Development Director at Studio Two Three. “Our new mission and vision are to make art, and to make change — to use art as a tool for social, personal, and structural change.”