Bad Art Company

Creative classes and services.

“I feel my inner child is liberated.”

— Class Participant, Bad Art Club

My name is Shady Kimzey.

I want to make your life more creative & fulfilling.

Photo of Shady Kimzey, a white non-binary femme wearing a black dress, glasses, and with their hair in a ponytail, standing in front of evergreen trees outside.

I am a teaching and facilitation expert. In the last year, I have worked with over 350 students in creative classes and events.

I consider myself a high-achieving rebel which has led me to a successful career as a creative despite not having formal art training,

I am a creative solo-preneur. Creative services are my full-time job, and I work with a network of top-tier local creatives.

Past & Present Clients

“By far one the best artists and people to work with.”

— Founder and Executive Director, Regional Non-Profit

About Bad Art Co.

Bad Art Co. offers a range of creative classes and services for individuals and groups.

I taught over 350 students in creative classes in the last year.

We work with:

  • New artists, non-artists, and those who love to create

  • Community organizations and non-profits

  • Educational institutions such as major universities

  • Businesses and entrepreneurs

We specialize in:

  • Education and facilitating classes with organizations such as Eno Arts Mill, Carrboro’s ArtsCenter, Raleigh’s Artspace, and the Seymour and Passmore Centers.

  • Organizing collaborative projects such as DEAH Day with Grow Your World and UNC - Chapel Hill and Pride First Friday at Artspace.

  • Guided tours of art exhibits such as Blackfuturism and FOLK at Eno Arts Mill, and all-ages museum tours at the North Carolina Museum of Art

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Shady and BAC guest instructor Gideon Young stand in front of a whiteboard holding a piece of bamboo with small haikus tied to it with different colored strings.

“I really love this. I’m intimidated by more formal galleries and this is great.”

— Class Participant, Bad Art Club

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“It could be bad now, but it can be badass later.”

— Class Participant, Bad Art Club

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