VAUGHN BENTLEY CREATIVE LLC
Who we Are
Vaughn Bentley Creative is a beacon of empowerment, healing, and artistic innovation, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of art. Founded by artists who grew up facing adversity, the organization serves as both a platform for emerging talent and a sanctuary for creative expression, particularly within underserved communities.
The founders of Vaughn Bentley, is a partnership of two NYC born artists, Shenna Vaughn and William Bentley. They found solace and healing in art during their childhood, a time when they felt misunderstood and unheard. Creating visual art became their escape from the struggles of bullying, trauma, and loss, offering a way to express what words could not. Through this journey, they discovered that art wasn't just a form of expression; it was a source of communication, empowerment, healing, and hope.
This personal connection to art is what drives Vaughn Bentley Creative today. Their mission is to create spaces where artists can also find their voices and pursue their creative dreams, especially those from marginalized communities. Vaughn Bentley Creative formally established a business partnership to create opportunities for themselves and others in creating their own Art and Design agency consisting of Mural Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Illustration, Artist Representation, Art Gallery Curation, Art Education, and Community Beautification projects. They continue to collaborate with both private and public businesses, on projects that showcase their gifts, as well as expand opportunities for other Artists.
Clientele
Vaughn Bentley Creatives notable collaborations include projects with organizations such as Haugland Group, Rockaway Development and Revitilazation Corporation (RDRC), Summer Youth Employment (SYEP), Department of Transportation (DOT), Hudson News, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) and prominent public art installations at many of the Terminals within JFK International Airport, The New York Botanical Gardens, and Resorts World, among others. Their achievement as a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in 2023 further highlights their commitment to fostering diverse creative partnerships and enriching their community through artistic expression.
Vaughn Bentley Creative’s mission is to continue bridging the gap between fine and commercial art, traditional techniques and contemporary innovation of the future, all while empowering the next generation of artists in New York City and beyond. In essence, Vaughn Bentley Creative isn’t just an art studio or a business—it’s a movement; a space where art becomes a tool for healing, a source of pride, and a vehicle for social change and prosperity. The founders’ vision of art as a superpower is reflected in everything they do, from personal creations to community outreach, and they continue to inspire others to find their own light through creativity.