Using Art as a Catalyst to Engage, Teach and Inspire
Our organization was founded on the core belief that creativity is essential to learning and personal well-being. It’s not about making everyone a great artist, it really comes down to giving the public access to opportunities that allow them to experience art from others, take ownership of their ideas and express themselves without fear.
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Kate Warren
I founded Art120 in 2010. because art empowers people, and everyone deserves to find their inner strength. I rely on my 20+ years in marketing, graphic design, arts event management, and visual art to develop educational programs and create art events that connect people from different backgrounds and abilities. Through partnerships with area
schools and fellow organizations, Art120 has been able to reach over 12.000 people each year, and has allowed Art120 to help a few of our students and extend their careers to schools such as The Art Institute of Chicago, and Warren Wilson College. We hope to further help more students by taking on students in the near future.
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Sadaf Iqbal Khan
My passion is to serve society through art. I have earned two Bachelor’s degree’s—focusing on Fine Arts (painting) and Textile Design (weaving). As an artist, I am always looking to develop new skills and find new applications for my work. My experiences includes working
overseas for about a year in the opening of a clothing outlet; I helped in the building up of inventory and setting up of the team of textile designers. After that I was able to further my skills while serving, for ten years, as a lecturer in textile design at renowned Karachi universities. Currently I work as an artist with the non-profit Art120, and I also run the after-school art club for the upper and lower elementary at Annoor Academy. Sadaf is managing cultural education and outreach for Art120’s jingle truck program.
Meet Our Interns!
DeAsia Powell 2022-Pressent
My name is DeAsia Powell. I am 18 years old, and a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee! I graduated from East Ridge High School, and will be matriculating into Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Interdisciplinary Media; Music Business in the fall. My work as a communications intern at Art120 has allowed me to interact with various forms of art from many cultures; acquiring early career experience and transferrable skills in the communications, media, and buasiness fields.
Our Previous Interns
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Laila Smith 2015-2022
Laila Smith was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is interested in fiction writing, and is working on a collection of poetry. She has work in vol. 6 of The Oakland Arts Review, and hopes to see her writing in many more publications. Laila is going into her final year at Warren Wilson College, and is studying Creative Writing. She hopes to go into a career in journalism and/or professional editing in the future.
Ivan Warren
Hello! My name is Ivan Warren, I am an Industrial Design student who traveled here all the way from H-Town (Houston). I am passionate about everything creative and have been involved in art since the day I could hold a pencil. I like to dance in my free time, and hope to pursue sustainability and accessibility design in the future. My goal at Art120 is to share my design knowledge and help people get creative to accomplish their visions!
Katlyn kelly
Katlyn is an incoming sophomore starting fall semester with a major in Bio-chemistry. She will attend Warren Wilson College where she will be a beginner RA/mentor for incoming black residents. She is a nature lover and enjoys learning from all kinds of beautiful people! One day she hopes to inspire people to look for change in a better world.
Tory Battle
Hello everyone, my name is Tory Battle. I am a upcoming sophomore at CCA (Center For Creative Arts). My major is technical theater and I enjoy playing video games. I'm also currently working on my upcoming clothing line as well planning to create my very own nonprofit organization.
Olivia Beck
My name is Olivia Beck. I am an upcoming Junior at Soddy Daisy High School and a clarinet in the Trojan Marching Band and Wind Ensemble. I love photography, reading, music, and nature. I am a hard worker and a great listener. I have a younger brother and a dog named Pepper. I plan on going to a 4- year college and do something that makes a difference in the environment and society.
Mya Toney
My name is Mya Toney. I am a upcoming senior at Ooltewah High School, planning to go to East Tennessee State University majoring in psychology. I love to paint and draw and learn new things, especially about us humans, and how the mind works. One day, I want to be a motivational speaker, looked at as a leader, that inspires others to be great.
Mariah Laux
Mariah Laux is a senior at Signal Mountain High School. She is active in Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and more. She is the captain of the climbing team and has won awards in foreign language and math. She loves to learn, and is interested in science and politics. Mariah hopes that her work with Art 120 will teach her skills about becoming a better communicator and learning to creatively problem solve while having fun with a team.