Artist With A Purpose
Semeion Richardson is the CEO and founder of Artist with a Purpose. She has an Associate’s degree in Commercial Art and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. Artist with a purpose was established in 2012 and continues to serve children and adults throughout the community. Artist with a Purpose is a mobile art business that provides services to people that deal with mental health issues through expressive art and painting. Semeion was the first woman and African American to win the Gold Key award from Walt Disney for the best media art in Lake County, Florida. Semeion serves in the community doing art gallery shows, teaching art classes, volunteering, and much more. She has also collaborated Artist with a Purpose with Mount Dora Center of the Arts and Leesburg Center for the Arts, Headstart Centers, and Churches. Semeion has partnered with CEOs, executives, and small businesses to spread the word about Mental Health through expressive art. She continues to reach out to other organizations such as Nursing Homes, Colleges, public schools, foster homes, and many more to talk about mental health awareness.