ARTIST EXPERIENCES
"The showcase was professionally done from beginning to the end."
C-Ray
Art
Dallas, TX

"The RAW concept is great!"
Courtney Russell
Performing Arts
San Francisco, CA

"The event, in general, was great! I truly enjoyed the experience from start to finish."
Dee Truth
Music
Philadelphia, PA


"Great, positive attitude. I really appreciated that everyone at RAW knew who I was and I was not just another vendor/artist. Great with communication as well!"
Emily Chelsea
Accessories
Orange County, CA

"Everything went well from the production, to the people, and the artists as well."
Emily Deechaleune
Art
Boston, MA

"Sold lots of merch! Made lots of connections! Had a blast!"
Gabriel Neely
Music
San Diego, CA

"I feel like I was promoted very well. My entire experience was phenomenal."
Jennifer-Sonksen-Duran
Art
Orange County, CA

"The whole experience was amazing."
Jessica Lynn Woodson
Art
Hollywood, CA

"I'm dying to be a part of another RAW show. The last one went swimmingly and I'd like to continue showing my work, selling prints, and picking up commission as I did in the last show!"
Mackenzie Evanjeline
Art
Vancouver, BC

"RAW was helpful with creative ideas about showcase presentation and were really on top of keeping in contact about everything."
Myranda Warren
Makeup
Vancouver, BC

"Such great energy!”
Nate Carson
Photography
Orange County, CA

"For my showcase I collaborated with some amazing artists that I usually wouldn't have had access to. The show was a hit. This experience has been a chance for me to grow as an artist. It has given me national recognition in my industry and great exposure.”
Nicole Bosenburg
Hair
Perth, AUS

"The RAW director was really awesome at staying organized. She was very helpful, very informative, and was always available."
Prahsik
Fashion
Vancouver, BC

"The entire RAW staff was extremely personable. They took pride in what they were there to do."
Ryan M Brewer
Music
Indianapolis, IN

"The venue was full with great attendance!"
Scruffmouth
Spoken Word
Vancouver, BC

"Great show, great variety, very cool venue and setup."
Tim Adams, The Hot Estate
Music
Minneapolis, MN

"RAW provided me an incredible outlet to showcase what I love to do. I feel grateful for this experience. RAW gives artists a platform to share their own vision without boundaries - that is truly amazing!"
Vanessa Friscia
Performing Art
Brisbane, AUS

"RAW Hollywood was truly awesomeness! My first show as a RAWArtist was amazing... The RAW director did an amazing job with planning. I had everything I needed and RAW went above and beyond to make sure my show went great! "
Takiara Bullock
Fashion
Hollywood, CA
- “The organization provides a launchpad” - Apparel News
- “Fashion, art and music converged.” - Apparel News
- “RAW is an independent organization pushing up and not a behemoth squatting down. ” - Adobe Airstream
- “RAW is an opportunity for artists to showcase their unique talents and original works.” - ArtsNFashion
- “We're pleased as pie that an organization like this exists!” - Refinery 29
- “[RAW], where you'll find all the art, music, fashion, and inspiration you could want.” - Flavorpill
- “The creative juices will be flowing ... throw in the latest work from nearly two dozen [local] artis” - The Seattlest
- “An event that combines Art, Music and Fashion in a fun and inspiring showcase of various talents.” - Chicago Fashion Connect
- “With the hottest looks, bassiest beats & sickest art, this collective is driven by natural ability” - Nitevibe
- “RAW is a catalyst to exposure & opportunity.” - News Observer
- “Unlike your run-of-the-mill art show...” - 303 Magazine
- “Artists connecting and growing are two things RAW is passionate about.” - NBC 10 Philadelphia
- “It's a unique and awesome thing for the local art community!” - Molly McLean - Minneapolis
- “RAW is rapidly becoming known as a positive catalyst for the arts in our community.” - Bill Morrisey
- “RAW is an amazing creative force that brings so many artists into the spotlight” - Jill Meyer
- “Real working artists making strides toward something greater, helping each other get there.” - Christine Saari
- “As an independent artist, you can feel very alone chasing your dreams. RAW brings artists TOGETHER.” - Collin Marrero
- “RAW is innovative, fresh, and needed in the arts community.” - D'Ann Lynch
- “We are visionaries and need an outlet. RAW was a great fit!” - Veronica Benton
- “A cross pollination of artists, fans, and art lovers all in one place ...” - Almost Classy
- “RAW gives the underground, unknown, local artists a chance to tap into a community of creative minds” - Robert Piper
- “We need more opportunities, like RAW, for creatives to collaborate, bounce ideas of each other & a” - Nadine Schmoll