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Gallery · Volume 11, Number 2

“Ronshenke Coles,” Art 180

Art 180
Ronshenke Coles
Some people think their dreams won’t come true, but then all of a sudden they do. I want to become a beautician and a famous hair designer. I am going to try hard to achieve my goals. A long time ago there used to be segregation. Now everyone comes together to be friends. My painting shows a Caucasian and a Black person. They are just being kind to each other. Loving each other by showing it. —Ronshenke Coles, 11
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Art 180

ART 180 is a nonprofit based in Richmond, Virginia, that provides after-school programs in creative expression to children in challenging circumstances. Their mission is to give young people the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Through public showcases such as “What Do You Stand For?,” murals, and their seasonal program exhibitions, ART 180 offers youth a safe way to talk about what matters most to them, while offering the community a compelling way to hear it.