I'm Celeste Payne, an artist, educator, author, speaker, therapeutic art life coach, and art gallery owner. I offer in-person and virtual art classes, workshops, and paint parties for youth and adults. My love for the arts showed up when I was 3 or 4. I asked for an easel and paint for Christmas. Even though I didn't get that gift. I went on to develop my skills and love for art though out my elementary, middle, and high school years. I earned my B.A. in Art with a concentration in Visual Communication at HBCU, Nort Carolina Central University, and studied Computer Mediated Art Education at The Ohio State University. I have partnered with the following organizations to facilitate youth arts programming: - Upward Bound (BRCC & Southeastern) - Mirror of Grace Outreach - Humanities Amped Besides the youth, another passion of mine is to help those who have experienced setbacks to Advance, Resurge, and Thrive using the arts as a highway to life transformation. By using my classes, books, group coaching, and global network of leaders, my goal is to inspire and support women on their journey to personal, professional, and entrepreneurial success. I also believe that the Chortazo Fine Art Gallery in Baton Rouge is a safe space for other businesses, authors, artists, and organizations to meet, create, and host events. You can schedule a quick talk about how we can support you by visiting http://chortazoarts.com/contact or calling 225-286-2856.