The People Behind The Work

Our Team

Kelly Richardson — Founder
Kelly Richardson
Founder

Richmond, Virginia

Kelly's Story
I believe everyone has a story… here's some of mine.

I grew up the product of hard-working German stock working the wheat fields of Kansas and married young, which I don’t recommend. I gutted the marriage out for thirty years because that’s what you’re supposed to do, but the drinking finally became too much. I got three beautiful children from it, though I’ll have guilt for the rest of my life for what I let us go through. We’ve come out on the other side, scarred and broken…one of them didn’t survive the journey.

But mine is a story of second chances: I’ve found healing, love, and a new passion — working with LGBTQ+ youth. I want them to see that they’re special and strong and beautiful, and that they’re very, very loved. I want to share some of my life’s lessons and hopefully help them avoid some of the painful ones.

My community saved me when things were so dark that I couldn’t see and has kept me joyful when there was plenty of pain. We all need community…that’s what I hope to build with The Q Art Hour.

— Kelly Richardson
Gregg Carbo — Art Instructor
Gregg Carbo
Art Instructor

Richmond, Virginia

Gregg's Story

Gregg Carbo is a professional artist in Richmond, Virginia. A fine arts graduate of and later art professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Gregg has had exhibitions at 1708 Gallery, Page Bond Gallery, and the Reynolds Gallery among others.

Growing Team

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As The Q Art Hour grows, so does the team of people who believe in this work. Check back as we add mentors, instructors, and collaborators to this page.

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