New Visionary Magazine, a publication by Visionary Art Collective, features contemporary artists, exclusive interviews with art world professionals, and valuable art career resources. Based in New York City, Visionary Art Collective aims to uplift artists through magazine features, virtual exhibitions, podcast interviews, and mentorship programs. We are seeking artists of all experience levels to highlight in our upcoming issue. Selected artists will receive a two-page spread, including a custom Q&A and professionally published images of their work. Johnny Thornton is an artist, Gallery Director and co-owner of Established Gallery, and Executive Director of Arts Gowanus, based in Brooklyn, NY. A dedicated advocate for emerging and mid-career artists, he has played a transformative role in shaping Brooklyn’s contemporary art scene. Through his leadership at both organizations, he has created vital platforms for artists to exhibit, connect, and grow. His curatorial vision is widely recognized for its thoughtfulness, inclusivity, and commitment to elevating underrepresented voices. Born in Connecticut and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thornton later moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he studied Fine Arts at the University of Arizona. He earned his MFA from Parsons the New School for Design in New York City. Thornton’s own artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States and is held in numerous private collections. He currently works out of his studio in Gowanus while continuing to build meaningful infrastructure that supports community, visibility, and long-term sustainability in the arts. His impact is widely felt in Brooklyn and beyond.