WHO WE ARE

Current Arts is the premier subscription platform empowering artists to own their full potential, monetize their content, and develop authentic connections with their collectors.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

As a creator-first platform, our community is at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission, vision, and values currentarts.com/values

OUR APPROACH TO SAFETY

We are committed to building the safest creative platform in the world.

OUR ARTISTS

We provide an inclusive, welcoming platform for a diverse range of creatives. Discover more at thecurrentselection .com

PATRON INQUIRIES

Please contact ashley@thecurrentselection.com with questions, and a member of our team will review your inquiry.

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.