Varnish is dedicated to cultivating, supporting, and advancing underrepresented voices in art, business, and design.

Located in the Garment District of Manhattan, Varnish invests in small businesses to create an opportunity for creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to flex their passion with the common goal of building cultural and community wealth.

“Creating the escape and the reality”

Our People

  • Chantal Smith

    STRATEGY & CREATIVE

  • Yaya

    CREATOR & ENTREPRENEUR

  • Bradley La Force

    ASSET EXECUTION

  • Destaney Andrade

    PHILANTHROPY

  • Chris Bidmead

    EVENT & PRODUCATION

  • Lucifer

    CURATOR

  • Trina Notaro

    OPERARATIONS & MEDIA