The Current Arts Foundation

A New Wave of Artful Living

About Current Arts

Current Arts is an organization that supports artists through exhibitions, publications, and public programming.

Our goal is to directly connect artists to new audiences, partnerships, and sales.

What We Do.

Current Arts curates exhibitions and live experiences within the artists community.

We publish artist profiles and editorial features.

We support artists through partnerships and collector access.

Current Arts operates as an artist-first platform that advocates on behalf of their wellbeing and individuality.


We focus on artists working today to create systems that allow their work to be seen, supported, and sustained.

Current Focus

  • New York-based exhibitions and events

  • Multidisciplinary emerging and mid-career artists

  • Production and partnerships of artist work

Get Involved

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Meet the Team

  • Ashley Frey

    Founder

    Ashley Frey is a New York–based creative organizer, writer, and musician working at the intersection of art, finance, and culture. She brings focus and clarity to creative ecosystems, building the operational and conceptual foundations that allows artists and projects to thrive.

  • Lesny JN Felix

    Founding Artist

    Lesny JN Felix is a New York–based abstract painter and nightlife connoisseur known for his high-energy practice and organic approach to life. Self-described as a “pantha-chameleon,” Felix connects to the soul of the world and speaks a universal language through his artistic ideology.

  • Samuel Abelow

    Painter • Youtube Creative Content Producer

    Samuel Abelow is an artist and advisor to Current Arts. A true generalist, he contributes across production and high-level consulting, bringing a broad creative and strategic perspective to projects from early development through execution.

  • Joshua Lahijani

    Operating Director

    Josh leads real estate strategy and NFP oversight at Current Arts. A lawyer with a background in the nonprofit world, he focuses on building sustainable, artist-centered spaces while ensuring the organization’s legal and operational foundation is sound.

  • Kellie Kubler

    Event Director

    Kellie leads PR and event production at Current Arts. With extensive experience in New York City’s contemporary fine arts landscape, she brings a sharp curatorial sensibility and industry knowledge to her role. Her background in the gallery world informs the development of exhibitions and public-facing initiatives that elevate and support living artists.

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