Artist seeks to empower women in Abingdon

Perspective - Artist Nikkolas Smith aims to 'inspire people to make a positive change in the world'

One of the world's leading picture book artists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his aim to use art to inspire people to make a positive change in the world. Nikkolas Smith is an award-winning artist who seeks to tackle issues like social justice, people who are socially marginalised and even climate change. He has also worked on artwork for big budget films and even for Disney theme parks. His latest project is the book "The History of We", which …

Chicago artist seeks to empower women, children in new gallery

A multidisciplinary artist from Chicago has opened a not-so-typical art studio on Main Street in Abingdon, modeling the startup business after some of the big city galleries.

Artist seeks to empower women in Abingdon

ABINGDON, Va. — A multidisciplinary artist from Chicago has opened a not-so-typical art studio on Main Street in Abingdon, modeling the startup business after some of the big city galleries.‘’