Hi friends, supporters, and fellow makers,

My name is Emor (William Askew), and I’m an artist, designer, and creative educator who’s spent nearly two decades building art experiences for communities from gallery shows to coffee shop workshops, from design work with global brands to quiet moments teaching watercolor in a park.

Now, I’m launching something new:

A dedicated studio space where I can teach, create, and invite others in.

This isn’t just about a space it’s about building a home for art in the community. A space that welcomes all levels of painters, dreamers, and designers to come together, get inspired, and find their creative voice. A place for classes, shows, collaborations, and healing through creation.

I’ve taught classes across New York and Florida: in parks, schools, pubs, and cafes. I’ve worked with everyone from neurodiverse communities to corporate clients, and I’ve seen what happens when people are given space to express themselves. It changes lives including mine.

This fundraiser is about more than raising money it’s about building a future.

-William W. Askew Jr.