Ashley Solage, also known as Ashley Venom, is a Haitian-American artist, DJ, writer and cultural producer residing in Brooklyn, New York. Ashley’s work is rooted in empowering marginalized communities, community transformation and liberation for all oppressed people. Ashley has 10 years of event production experience, beginning her journey in Miami's creative scene in 2013, where she co-founded The Void, a multimedia art series connecting Miami artists and giving them a platform to showcase their work. From 2016 - 2020, Ashley was a producer on the III Points Festival team, managing day-to-day operations, marketing strategy and art installations. In 2017, Ashley joined feminist art collective Fempower as the music program director, where she curated music
and talent for events, and made social and political confrontations through direct action, music and performance. While creating opportunities for her local artist community, Ashley was also pursuing her own love of music, DJing in Miami, New York, Detroit, Mexico, London and Berlin. In 2020, Ashley deepened her commitment to community transformation by honing her writing, fundraising and development skills. Ashley currently uses her writing and fundraising experience to support low income Black and Southeast Asian women, girls and LGBTQIA+ folk who are victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Ashley is available for creative, events, start-up and nonprofit consulting. Please email all inquiries to: hello@ashleysolage.com