

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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Provide families a platform to develop a passion for artistry, social interactions, and academics
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Provide a platform for all ages to explore the arts and experience growth through their local community
September 2018 - Feb 2019
Art Educator
(Real School) Richmond Public School, Richmond, VA
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Provided at-risk students with creative projects that allow them to express their ideas and thoughts
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Taught the students different creative techniques using different mediums.
June 2014 - present
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 to explore creativity and self-discovery
Education
August 2020 -
May 2022 (estimated graduation date)
Painting and Printmaking
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Bachelors of Fine of Arts
August 2012 - May 2014
Visual Arts
John Tyler Community College, Midlothian, VA
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Associates of Arts and Communications
Exhibition Record
2020 Mending Walls RVA, 20th & Franklin St., Richmond, VA .
2020 Common Grounds Gallery, St. Giles Church, Richmond, VA
2017 Comfortable & Comfortable, The ARTS Community Center, Midlothain, VA
2016 Sneakers On The Wire, The ARTS Community Center, Midlothain, 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
2008 1st Place Award, Amateur Painting
National Arts Program Juried Exhibition, VCU Health Gateway Gallery, Richmond, VA