S.W.A.G. (sharp with art group)
Sharp With Art Group (SWAG) is an organization of visual artists dedicated to creative artistic expression, community service, and freedom of speech. Founded in the summer of 2009 by six friends from the Philadelphia and New York art scenes (Tone Casso, Shiz, Neef, Rell Stylez, and Jae Martin) SWAG was created out of the founding members awareness of the heightened interest in art throughout the country and the potential for a new artistic renaissance movement consisting of new young artists using their art to express themselves and their views of society. With all the social ills in our world today, SWAG aims to use art as a tool for spreading the message of peace and respect for all cultures across the globe to encourage a unified humanity.
Since its inception in 2009, SWAG has done a multiple number of art shows, live art appearances, professional art projects, TV appearances, and interviews. SWAG has grown into a movement that has expanded to include new members (The SWAG Family) and plans for a youth component called Young SWAG that will encourage urban youth to use their art to guide them in positive productive direction.
The World is our canvas says SWAG members, and there is more blank spaces to paint.