Artist's CV
Amiri.Life Studio
Amiri Richarson-Keys
B. 1982, Richmond, VA
Lives and work in Chesterfield
Experience
June 2014 - present
Co-Founder and Art Director
The A.R.T.S. Community Center, Chesterfield, VA
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Establish platforms for families to develop a passion for the arts, social interactions, and academics
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Promote opportunities for all ages to investigate art and experience growth through different programs proposed
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Coordinate and facilitate creative arts classes for children, teens, and adults, providing families and individuals with a safe and welcoming space to explore 2 -3 times a week
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Offer therapeutic art activities for ages 2-100
Sept 2018 - Feb 2019
Art Educator
(Real School) Richmond Public School, Richmond, VA
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Organized art lessons for at-risk students in middle school
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Taught students different art techniques using various media
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Created a space offering at-risk youth an opportunity to reduce emotional dysregulation
Aug 2013 - May 2016
Program Leader
Art 180, Richmond, VA
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Developed and implemented a curriculum to inspire and challenge youth (8-18)
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Guided youth through an 8-12 week creative process to explore inner feelings through different artistic forms
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Curated space for youth to exhibit and showcase the artwork created
Education
August 2026
Art Therapy
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
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Master of Arts
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May 2022
Painting and Printmaking
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
( Dean's List, 2020-2022)
Exhibition Record
2025 America The Beautiful, Browne Studio/Gallery, Richmond, VA
2025 2nd Street 38th Festival Unveiling (commissioned artist to create event poster) Richmond, VA
2025 Emancipendence, Chromophore Artspace, Richmond, VA
2025 Links Incorporated Charity Gala, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA
2025 Through Our Lens, Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, Richmond, VA
2025 Love and Liberation, Chromophore Artspace, Richmond, VA
2025 Soul For Soil, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA
2024 Liberated Flow Charity Gala, Virginia Historical Museum, Richmond, VA
2024 2nd Street 37th Festival Unveiling (commissioned artist to create event poster) Richmond, VA
2023 Art of Freedom, Black History Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA
2023 She Is…, Amiri Art//Life Gallery, Chesterfield, VA
2023 Mending Walls Exhibition, The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen, VA
2023 Blackity Black Black, McGuffey Art Center, Charlottesville, VA
2023 The Art Seen, The Legacy Collective, Petersburg, VA
2023 Black Women & Children - Solo Exhibition, Pine Camp Community Center, Richmond, VA
2022 Liberated Flow Charity Gala, Main Street Train Station, Richmond, Virginia
2022 BRUN Experience Artist Showcase, Richmond, VA
2021 Liberated Flow Gala, Virginia Black History Museum, Richmond, VA
2020 Mending Walls RVA, 20th & Franklin St., Richmond, VA
2020 Common Grounds Gallery, St. Giles Church, Richmond, VA
2020 Liberated Flow Gala, Virtual Exhibition, Richmond, VA
2017 Comfortable & Confident, The ARTS Community Center, Midlothian, VA
2016 Sneakers On The Wire, The ARTS Community Center, Midlothian, VA
2014 Sneakers On The Wire, The Artisan Cafe, Richmond, VA
2010 Arts is Health - Solo Exhibition presented by VCU Health, Gateway Gallery, Richmond, VA
2008 National Arts Program Juried Exhibition, VCU Health Gateway Gallery, Richmond, VA
Awards and Accomplishments
2021 Nominated for Yale Norfolk Summer Art Program
2021 Tau Sigma, Academic Honor Society for Transfer Students
2021 Alpha Sigma Lambda, Academic Honor Society for Adult and Non-Traditional Students
2008 National Arts Program Juried Exhibition, Awarded 1st place in Amateur Painting Category