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. Ashley is mom to Max and Zoey, two awesome human children, a bulldog named Piggy, and a handful of chickens.

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

Kate is passionate about supporting and engaging in community-centered arts in her home city. 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. Kate and her partner are raising their sons August & Townes and a dog named Howdy in Richmond.

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

Barry O’Keefe 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. When not at S23, he can usually be found at home in the garden with his partner Diana, children Cyrus & Fern and Myrtle-the-cat.

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.