Shawn Vinson

Shawn Vinson is an art enthusiast, gallerist, and optimist based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.1 He has a long-standing career in the art world, which began in 1990 as an art handler in Florida.1 Vinson's professional journey includes:

• Founding VINSONart in 1994 with his wife, British artist Ruth Franklin1
• Opening Vinson Gallery on the Decatur Square in 19981
• Providing art consulting services throughout his career1
• Co-founding Different Trains Gallery in 20171
• Currently preparing to open The Sun ATL, a new art, business, and culture hub in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District, set to launch in September 20241

Vinson has 786 followers and over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1 He describes himself as an optimist and continues to be actively involved in the art scene, hosting quarterly exhibitions at Different Trains Gallery.1