ARTist Feature magazine traces its roots back to 2014 when it began as the I AM ART Campaign. This campaign was launched by ARTavius Veasey, our Founder, and editor-in-chief, during his undergraduate years as a design major at Memphis College of Art. The catalyst for this initiative was Veasey's frustration with a design professor who discouraged aspiring artists, suggesting their work needed to mimic masterpieces by artists like Picasso or Leonardo Da Vinci to qualify as art.

The I AM ART Campaign emerged as a response to this discouragement, aiming to empower young art students. It emphasized that their creative expression was valid and valuable, regardless of others' opinions. This movement championed the belief that as long as they believed in themselves and their craft, they could define their artistic identity. It promoted the idea that art transcends mediums, concentrations, and genres, rejecting the notion that artistic worth is determined by comparison, technique, or style. Instead, it celebrated art as a limitless form of expression, free from judgment or predefined parameters.

In 2020, during the shutdown from COVID-19, the I AM ART Campaign transformed into ARTist Feature magazine, carrying forward its mission to honor and empower artists from all walks of life and artistic styles. This evolution marked a new chapter for the magazine, enabling it to connect with a broader audience and extend its support to the creative community through its dynamic content, events, and collaborations.