Nick "Ninja Picasso" Burns began his career as a Hip Hop dance teacher and performer for 15 years in South Carolina. He started creating murals and became a full-time artist after joining the Brandon fellowship program at GCCA. In 2021 NJAP GALLERY (IN-JAH-P) was developed to share multiple styles of artistic expression and create community-engaged art programs.  NJAP stands for "Not Just a Painting" a faith based movement aimed to help people discover a creative identity in the arts and use the skills learned to combat everyday anxiety and depression.