Creative direction.
Visual storytelling.
Cultural experiences.
I help artists get seen and brands get it right.
Featured Work
Portfolio
Where I’ve Been
Brands, institutions and projects I’ve worked with.
THE ANDERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC PROGRAMS
FACEBOOK / META
PHOTO ART DIRECTOR
Exxon PHOTOGRAPHER
Glossier PHOTO RESEARCHER
NBA PHOTOGRAPHER
TANIUM
PHOTO EDITOR
PERSONAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER
US @ 250
PHOTO EDITOR
PERSONAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER
IBM
PHOTO EDITOR
Evolv
PHOTO EDITOR
FIGHTBALL PHOTOGRAPHER
Microsoft
PHOTO EDITOR
Adyen
PHOTO EDITOR
10+ years in creative leadership
100+ creatives mentored
15+ exhibitions and programs
Juror for FotoFest, ICP, Photolucida + PhotoNOLA
For institutions and communities Exhibitions, curation, residencies, public programs and partnerships. I bring artists, audiences and sponsors into the same room, and I make sure the artists are the reason everyone came.
“Allison’s drive and follow through are an inspiration.”
Shawn Sprockett, Head of Design at Brain Co., formerly Airbnb, Apple, Google, and Meta
For artists Workshops, portfolio reviews, mentorship and the Artist Vision workbook. I help multi-hyphenate creatives figure out where they're headed, say what they're worth, and keep building without disappearing inside the work.
“She impacted the lives of many students and staff... She is sure to leave a positive impact anywhere she goes and would be an asset to any program.”
Skylar Thomas Utley, Visual Arts Teacher, Crosby High School
For brands Art direction, photography, editorial production and visual research for brands and organizations looking to connect with audiences through culturally informed storytelling. I've done it for Meta, Glossier, Exxon, IBM and the NBA, and my standard hasn't changed: the people in the frame should recognize themselves.
“Her ability to perform at the highest level each day not only exemplifies what it means to be a great photo editor but a great employee.”
Telvin Stuart, colleague at the NBA
Nice to meet you. I’m Allison.
Allison Retina Stewart-Creeks | Art director, curator, and educator in Houston
Currently open to stories, collabs, and campaigns around community, design, culture, and tech.
What I Build:
In Practice
What’s on my desk right now.
In Every Form: Wyntress X'ion
On October 2, ten years of Wyntress X'ion's work filled one room at CoolxDad. I moderated a conversation with her about how the work got here and where it goes next.
5 Min With… (with artists, for artists )
Short conversations with artists, galleries and cultural voices, on the artists and work worth slowing down for.
Living Creative
Episode 3 of Living Creative, a Glitch & Grit docuseries about creative lives that don't fit a job title.
Directed and produced by Kelly Bernard. Executive produced by Jemma Castiglione.
Upcoming: PhotoNola | Dec 2-6, New Orleans, Portfolio Reviewer
My newsletter on Linkedin. Notes on photography careers, curating, and running a creative business from Houston.
Life Through My Lens
The Artist Vision Workbook
Designed for the artist in process.
Prompts and reflection pages to help you see what you're building, how much you can actually carry, and what gets your attention next.
Featured at CultureCon 2026
A 20-page workbook for artists who are done planning their year around burnout.
Through reflection, intention-setting, and structured prompts, Artist Vision helps you understand what you’re building, what you have capacity for, and what deserves your attention next.
Bulk + workshop orders available for classrooms, artist programs, retreats, creative teams, and community experiences.