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From Artists to
Change Agents
Vaughn Bentley Creative was founded by NYC-born artists Shenna Vaughn and William Bentley, who came together to build a creative agency grounded in excellence and community impact. Formally established as a business partnership, the agency was designed to create opportunities not only for the founders but also for other artists—especially those from marginalized communities.
Vaughn Bentley Creative provides a wide range of art and design services, including mural design, fine arts, graphic illustration, artist representation, art gallery curation, art education, and community beautification. Their work spans both private and public clients, with notable collaborations with JFK Airport, Hudson News, the New York Botanical Garden, and many others.
Vaughn Bentley Creative provides a wide range of art and design services, including mural design, fine arts, graphic illustration, artist representation, art gallery curation, art education, and community beautification. Their work spans both private and public clients, with notable collaborations with JFK Airport, Hudson News, the New York Botanical Garden, and many others.
Over the years, Vaughn Bentley Creative received targeted support from NYPACE through multiple initiatives, including the 8-week Flagship Program and Day of Service engagements. NYPACE teams supported the entrepreneurs in refining project pricing models and conducting competitor benchmarking, helping strengthen their financial strategy and competitive positioning.
As a result of this support, Vaughn Bentley Creative doubled its revenue in 2025 compared to 2024, fueling continued growth and impact. Reflecting on the experience, co-founder Shenna Vaughn shared, “The best thing about this program is having the opportunity to be paired with industry leaders in real time, who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise to help me grow my business.”
This growth enables Vaughn Bentley Creative to deepen its community impact by bridging fine and commercial art, expanding access to paid opportunities for artists, and reinvesting in projects that use art as a tool for healing, pride, and social change. By building a sustainable and thriving business, Vaughn Bentley Creative is able to empower the next generation of artists in New York City and beyond while ensuring their creative work continues to create lasting economic and cultural value in the communities they serve.