ART 180
who we are + what we stand for
ART 180 supports the future of Richmond area youth through arts programming that turns creative expression into confidence, connection, & critical thinking.
OUR MISSION
We envision a Virginia where all youth have access to arts programming allowing their creativity to grow into a lifelong practice that strengthens communities across generations.
OUR VISION
OUR VALUES
At ART 180 we...
Use art as an amplifier
Whether self-expression or a political message, we use art to raise our voices
Co-create to innovate
When we share the power of creativity equally, we create magic
Make space for everyone’s voice
We ensure everyone has a moment to share their opinions, perspectives, and questions
Take youth seriously
We respect the voices of our youth and invite them to lead
Listen before we speak
We grow through listening
Keep curiosity close
We exercise the muscle of curiosity in all things
a collective of young people, artists, educators, and supporters committed to the path of growth, purpose, and elevating the creative process that makes life more joyful. We are committed to nurturing creativity as a lifelong practice that builds confidence, connection through programs, including:
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Atlas Programs for Teens—studio classes, workshops, and creative labs across multiple mediums held in our gallery space.
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Creative Youth Programs—community-embedded offerings that deepen access and belonging.
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Artist Residencies—pairing teaching artists with youth to produce meaningful, publicly shared work.
At the Atlas Gallery, we also host a variety of mission focused events and make it available as private event rental space.
ART 180 is...
Founded in 1998 by artists Marlene Paul and Kathleen Lane, ART 180 emerged to connect local artists and volunteers with Richmond youth in after-school arts programs designed to build self-esteem and community. Over more than two decades, the organization has grown into a trusted cultural anchor and youth arts leader in the city.
Today, ART 180 runs a portfolio of free, arts-based learning experiences and platforms for youth expression.
Our collective is strengthened by many identities, perspectives, and creative practices, all contributing to spaces where young people are empowered to be heard and to lead through creativity.
OUR STORY
HOW WE OPERATE
We create deep, reflective, and fun programming and events for young people and our community using art as the tool for self-knowledge and joy.
ART 180 is a registered 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1998, operating offices and a youth art center + gallery in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
FINANCIALS
ART 180'S 2025 DONOR LIST
Organized by the number of years of giving.
Thank you to all of our 2025 donors.
Thank you for making ART 180 a home for Richmond’s young artists; a place where they can create, grow, and shine.
15+ years
Alex Nyerges
Anji Stinson
Ann Reavey
Anne Savedge
Bank of America Matching Gift Program
Barbara Fultz
Candace Osdene
Carole Conner
Caryl Burtner
Charles Gold
Charlie Agee
Charlie Connell
Community Foundation
Diego Sanchez
Dominion Foundation Matching Gift Program
Elizabeth Moran
Elizabeth Steele
Elmwood Fund
Eugenia Borum
Frosty Owen
Iris E Holliday
Jane Sper
Jennifer Owen
Jim Myers
Joan and David Coogan
John Davenport
John Helfrich
Joseph and Ellen Borzelleca - Brock
Judy Pahren
Kemp and Karen Mathews
Kirk Tattersall
Leslie Moses
Lisa Halberstadt
Lizette Gecel
Lucy Helm
Maggi Tinsley
Mark Dray
Mark Zanin
Melissa Bradner
Nancy Belleman
Patte Koval
Patty and Ned Nicholas
Philip Davidson
Phoebe Antrim
Punch
Sarah Masters
Sarah Posey
Sean O'Brien
Sheila Gunst
Siv Ranko
Steve Markel
Steven Welton
Stuart Horsley
Sue Ann Messmer
Sue Cohn
Sue Wimett
Suzanne L. Vinson
The Overton & Katharine Dennis Fund
Thomas Kazas
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia Pye
W. Birch Douglass III
Wally Stettinius
Weathertop Foundation
William Urban
10-14 years
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation
Bank of America
Burchell Pinnock
Cal Townes
CarMax Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Carol Mir
Charles Tinsley
Chris Hairston-White
Cynthia Erdahl
Ellie Basch
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Gregory Bauer
Jil Harris
Jill Stefanovich
Karen Jones
Kathleen Markowitz
Kim Elder
Lisa-Margaret Stevenson Bryan
Liz and Scott Weiss
Marcia Thalhimer
Mark Ryan
Martha Hrank
Memorial Foundation for Children
Nancy Ann Falcone
Nancy Russell
NextUp RVA
Nikkia Johnson
Paula Saylor-Robinson
Ravenal Foundation
Rob Davidson
Sarah Kim
Schwab Charitable Fund
Suzanne Seipel
Tammy Jackson
The Seattle Foundation
Victoria Levy
5-9 years
Adrienne Cole Johnson
Alice & Mac Livingston
Amanda Macdonald
Barbara Nelson
Bill Martin
Brad Metcalf
Brenda Clarke
Carrie and Tommy Johnstone
Charles G. Thalhimer & Family Foundation
Cheryl Dillard
Citizens Charitable Foundation
Courtney Stubbs
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Elmer Bigley
Estes Foundation
George J. and Effie L. Seay Foundation
Harriett B. West Foundation
Herndon Foundation
Jason Lefton
Kassie Hall
Kathy Coleman
Lora Ham
Martha Prideaux
Marty and Alex Dunbar
Maureen Dingus
Michael Chapman
Michael Escobar
Michael Golden
Monique Johnson
Pamela Lieberman
Plan 9 Music
Raymond James Financial Services
Regina H. Boone
Ricky Parker
Scott and Ruth Ellett
Sheri Crowell
Stephanie Saccone
Target Employee Giving
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
The Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable Foundation
Vaughn Garland
Walt Conner
1-4 years
Abbie Rios
Adriaan Gomez
Alexander Berry
Alexandra Byrum
Allison Woodruff
Alyssa Salomon
Andrea Almond
Andy Nishida
Angela Patterson
Anna Cline
Anne B Terry
Annie and Bruce Coffey
Artspace Gallery
Ashley Williams
Ayah Davis-Karim
Ayesha McAdams-Mahmoud
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Brandi Fose
Brent and Monica Melton
Brianna Hooks
Brianna Morring
C&F Bank
Calvin Brown
Cameron Hadnot
Cameron Mann
Carla Williams
Carol Boone
Carol Wolf
CARS
Catherine Chappell
Cathy Liverman
Charles Schmidt
Cheryl Alexander
Christina Bryza
Christopher Arias
Dan Williams
Daniel Moore
David Boyce
Dayna Schneider
Dominique Fortune
Donald Vick
Donna Blalock
Doris Green
Dorissa Pitts-Paige
Dudley Olsson
Elena Light
Elisabeth Flynn-Chapman
Elizabeth Weiss
Emma Ito
Erik Moore
Felicia Smithers
Fonda Lang
Fuel Creative
George Thorne
Give Lively Foundation Inc
Greg Wells
Gwen Burroughs
Gwen Corley Creighton
Holly Zajur
I-Nubia Reid
Irene Jennings
Jacqueline McClenney
Jacquelyn Murphy
Jamie Sneed
Jessica Fox
Jessica Maffey
Jim & Paula Willis
John Harris
Julia and Tunnicliff Fox Charitable Trust
Justin Boswell
Kaitlin Ranger
Kalie Creasy
Kay Robertson
Kelly Marchal
Ken Kolb
Kendra Jones
Kevin Dillon
Kimberly Hall
Kourtnie Sunkins
Kristin Thoroman
Krystal Kelly
Laura Earle
Laurie Hunter
Leah Dodge
Leesa Christian
Lisa A-A
Lisa Lysinger
Luck Stone Corporation
Marcia Haffmans
Marisa Day
Marlon White
Marta Powers
Mary Barnett
Max Hubenthal
MELISSA KING
Melissa Oliver
Monarose Ryan
Morgan Stanley Gift Fund
Nancy Andrews
Nate's Bagels
National Women`s History Museum
Nicole Howell
Nicole Kuzara
Nikki Lynch
Peggy Walz
Ray Fields
Rob Estes
Roger Hall III
Rosendin Foundation
Sara Bouchard
Sarah Butz
Scoop
Scott Storey
Shaniqua Faulk
Shaunda Randolph
Sherry Wortman
Sheryl Garland
Stacy Brustin
Tara Casey
Tesni Stephen
The Monument Group
The Pedestal Fund
Vanguard Charitable
Virginia Credit Union
Virginia Lottery
Wendela Shannon
Windell Roquemore
Xiao Lin Li
Ya Landa Harris
Yasmin Gregg