Introduction

Welcome to Personaland! We provide accessible, artist-led virtual and hybrid programs that are free of cost and open to all. Our inter-generational network includes hundreds of artists representing more than 72 countries across the globe. This platform provides resources for artistic growth and collaboration, and remains grounded in lived artist experiences. We cultivate a cross-cultural environment where creative voices can connect and flourish, and we’re happy you’re here.

Mission

Personaland’s mission is to support community and professional development for artists and art lovers on a global scale by providing accessible, artist-led virtual and hybrid programs. Our online art village and use of 3D technology fosters an international, intergenerational exchange of artists and art lovers.

Vision

Personaland’s vision is to create a borderless creative world that is accessible and open to all.

Creating Personaland

Nearly forty years ago, visionary artist Stewart Wilson experienced a creative urge that led him to create over 31,000 individual sculptures called Personas which have been the topic of articles by The New York Times, MTV, Japanese fashion journals, Neiman Marcus catalogs, and numerous art publications. Stewart leveraged the international appeal of the Personas, and the values they represent, as well as his experience as cofounder of two non-profit arts organizations: Public Image (1980-84, NYC) and Artwell Gallery (1995-2011, Northwest CT), in order to create the international artist network Personaland.

Team

• Stewart Wilson, Founder and Executive Director
• Isabel Axon-Sanchez, Development Director
• Li Mae Shi, Marketing and Communications Director
• Kendall Noble, Animator and Digital Designer
• Elliot Berg, Webmaster and Designer

Supporters

Thanks to all of you who have joined our community and those who will join in the future. A special and heartfelt thanks to our early supporters Agnes Gund, Trudy Elbaum Gottesman, Bob Gottesman, and Ralph Marash.