Studio Two Three has been approved for their first grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The $20,000 grant will support Make Art Work, a residency program launched in the spring that acknowledges the whole-person needs of artists.

Executive Director Ashley Hawkins says, “We are big believers in the use of public money to support the invaluable role of artists, and are proud to be among so many incredible organizations and projects. It is our belief that providing access to the arts must extend beyond studio space and tools, therefore we’ve designed a program that accommodates 24/7 studio access, prepaid transportation, one-to-one mentorship, access to health care and WIC enrollment support and free workshops on the elements of business and artistic technique and process.”

As a community arts space offering studios, classes and workshops, artist residency and open doors, Studio Two Three empowers artists to make art and make change. They support art making for personal and social change by providing 24/7 access to printing presses, darkroom, digital lab, communal workspace and individual studios.

Location: 3300 W. Clay St. For more information, call 804-254-7302 or visit StudioTwoThree.org.