Through Little Actions. We Create Giants.

The vision of the Little Giant Society is to actively cultivate a thriving arts community in Richmond by providing essential support, resources, and training for emerging talent and established artists. The mission of the Little Giant Society is to nurture a culture of diversity, aspiration, and innovation, by serving as a legal and supportive haven where artistic expression is nurtured and can flourish, where diverse communities can connect, and small dreams become giant realities.

OUR TEAM

Ian Hess

President/Director

Ian C. Hess is the business owner of SUPPLY, Richmond's only locally owned Art Supply Store, the President of Little Giant Society, & an internationally exhibiting Fine Art painter, from Rome to Art Basel, Amsterdam, & most recently Philadelphia. Ian is a long-time Virginian wholly dedicated to creating a flourishing Arts community in Richmond.

Kathleen Cortez

Vice President/Treasurer

If we have eyes to see, our spaces illustrate for us the dialog between beauty, place, and culture. Katie operates her own Architecture practice with a focus on emphasizing the power of design, space, and place. A native of Pennsylvania, Katie studied Architecture at Lehigh University, and moved to Richmond 15 years ago after earning her Master's Degree in Architecture at the University of Virginia.

Ben White

Secretary/Marketing Director

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Our Initiatives

We offer a range of initiatives including art education programs, community art projects, and collaborative events that aim to enrich our city's arts scene.