Michael A Lewis ll,  Art Consultant 
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A North Carolina native, he moved to NYC after attending East Carolina University on a football scholarship. While attending ECU he studied fine arts and art history, further developing his skills as an artist. Having always had a love of architecture and art, upon arriving in NYC he immediately became a member of the local 147 tunnel workers union as a Sandhog. Building New York City's subway tunnels and water tunnels for 5 years before becoming a real estate broker. He later moved to Costa Rica and became a member of Finca Bellavista, a self sustainable treehouse community.  Being around all walks of life, he's established a great understanding of people and the world. He utilizes these experiences in his everyday endeavors by connecting with many different personalities in ways certain people could not or would not. During his spare time, his interests include painting, football, and laughing, and the football is mostly a fantasy League these days.

Brandon Crowder is a Graphic design student/Intern from Wingate NC. He attended classes studying Advertising, and Graphic Design at South Piedmont Community College. He has many interests including, art, music, and photography, which means he has varied artistic qualities. He enjoys working and helping people and does a lot of non-profit work.
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                 Ethan Cotler is a senior at Charlotte Country Day School. He is passionate                       about fine art, but also filmmaking and writing. He is enthusiastic to learn                       more about the world of fine art and use that knowledge to further his                             passion for the arts when studying it at college and beyond.



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Liz Palmer is from Baltimore, Maryland and graduated Stevenson University with a Fashion Merchandising degree. She is currently pursing a nursing degree at Queens University of Charlotte and is excited to work in the gallery because she has a huge interest in the art world. Liz grew up riding and showing horses and has a love for animals. Her puppy, Harleigh, loves being a gallery dog and they are both excited both excited to be part of the asfa team!