Nellie Vance (BA 2013, Art), artist and co-founder of Black Space, was featured in Shepherd Express for her creative work and community impact. Black Space is a free mental wellness resource for Milwaukee’s Black community, and Vance extends that mission through her art.
Specializing in portraiture, including well-known pet portraits, she also draws inspiration from nature, influenced by her upbringing in Green Bay and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “Through both my art and nonprofit work, I want people to feel seen, heard, and included,” Vance shared in the article by Ben Slowey.
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