Art Before Anything Else.
Artbae focuses on bringing beauty out of chaos by allowing art to heal, inspire, and provide hope.
The Mayor's Arts Awards honor D.C.'s creatives from all 8 Wards and celebrate creative leaders, visionaries, and trendsetters with stellar performances, shou...
BREAKING NEWS: Artbae wins the Emerging Creative Award during the 35th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at 9:00pm
Today, Artbae was recognized for the numerous significant contributions they have made to the creative culture of the District of Columbia. Since their establishment in July 2018, they’ve raised over 5.3K in proceeds for local charities and organizations through co-branded painting events, art showcases and artwork donations, provided opportunities for local emerging artisans to showcase their talent, and participated in community initiatives to make both art and the process of art making more accessible to DMV residents.
It means so much to me to accept this award as a young black male from Mobile, Alabama where it was once frowned upon that I would forfeit a career in engineering and boldly pursue my passion for the arts. However, with God on my side and a supportive team of people around me, I decided to put my ‘art’ before anything else, and now I want to make it my life’s mission to encourage everyone else to do the same.
- Cary Michael Robinson, Artbae CEO/Creative Director
For the full list of winners from the 35th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, please visit:
https://www.dcmayorsartsawards.com/
https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-presents-35th-annual-mayor’s-arts-awards
Artbae Studio, headquartered at Creative Suitland in Suitland, MD.
Artbae
The creative lifestyle brand made for those who desire to explore their divinely-inspired impulse to create!
Artbae is an arts, entertainment and education-based lifestyle brand with a passion for advocacy.
Founded on the premise that all human beings are created to create, we utilize our network of creatives, influencers and design thinkers to collectively promote the importance of living one’s purpose through their passion in order to leave a unique mark on the world.
In addition to our custom apparel brand and inclusive social media presence and promotion, we deliver authentic artistic experiences that directly support local artistic talent and aim to build awareness for activism and social change through arts-centered programming initiatives.
OUR CORE VALUES
Arts. Entertainment. Education. Advocacy. (AEEA)
When Art Meets Heart: T-Shirt Campaign
Your T-Shirt. Your Canvas.
Paint Your Own Path. Design Your Own Destiny
MISSION:
Artbae focuses on bringing beauty out of chaos by allowing art to heal, inspire, and provide hope. Our primary focus is to encourage people to live their purpose through their passion by putting their “art” (the expression and application of that divinely-inspired creative skill) before anything else in order to live a more satisfying life.
BRAND VALUE STATEMENT:
The creative brand made for those who desire to explore their divinely-inspired impulse to create!
Artbae is a global network of like-minded creatives, influencers and design thinkers who create authentic artistic experiences that connect directly with consumers while making a social impact.
Founded on the premise that all human beings are created to create, Artbae promotes the importance of living one’s purpose through their passion in order to leave a unique mark on the world.
In addition to Artbae’s custom apparel brand and inclusive social media presence and promotion, our DMV headquarters at the Creative Saints Loft provides a hub for events, exhibitions and open studios that directly support local artistic talent and also aims to build awareness for activism, social change and mental health education through arts-centered programming initiatives.
Meet Artist Kay Lee!
Multidisciplinary Freelance Artist 🎨
Washington, DC
Kay Lee’s #Artbae: Multidisciplinary Art
Kay Lee says,
As a true Washingtonian, who grew up in a changing and challenging environment, art has always been a “light at the end of the tunnel” outlet and it has given me a way to express myself in the most positive non-verbal way. The passion behind my work allows me to create appealing and yet emotional pieces. I create with the intention of leaving an impression on others with my artwork. I want others to feel something after seeing my art; whether, it is joy, sadness, anger, etc. I specialize in acrylic paints, pallet knife paintings and a broad variety of other artistic ventures like logos, digital illustrations, stationery and clay products.
To collaborate with Kay Lee, contact her via e-mail at info@kaylee287.com, follow her on IG @kaylee287_art, or visit her website daintyspacedesigns.com to learn more about her and her work!
Artbae Artist Feature - Spring 2023 Promo Shoot
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On Thursday, August 23rd, 2018, Artbae partnered with Marcus Ware’s “Ware Warriors” to host a Comics-themed Trap ‘n Paint event to raise proceeds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
