Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Founder • Musician • Producer
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.
Founder • Artist • Connector
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.
Artist • Curator • Strategist
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.
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.
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.