New Cohort of Fellows for a New Year
Although 2020 was a year of overcoming challenges for both visual and performing Native artists, these artists demonstrated their resilience as they pivoted, inspired, and led the way in their communities.
From online storytelling and musical performances to virtual art booths, artists in the First Peoples Fund family forged new paths. And those who were 2020 First Peoples Fund Artist in Business Leadership and Cultural Capital Fellows created new ways to utilize their fellowships to serve their communities and fellow artists. Collaborations were born, funds were raised to assist those in need, and new art hit digital shelves. Through it all, the FPF fellows grew as entrepreneurs and in connection with their communities as they created art steeped in their culture.
As we look ahead to our 2021 cohort of fellows, we welcome 11 new Artist in Business Leadership (ABL) and 12 Cultural Capital (CC) fellows artists who hold to their values and embody the same resourcefulness and determination as their predecessors.While the unknown is still before us, the two things we are certain of are the commitment and passion these artists have for their communities, artforms and culture.
Artist In Business Leadership (ABL) Fellows
The ABL program intends to boost the business skills of artists so they can grow as independent, Native artist entrepreneurs who are credible in business and generous in spirit. Many ABL artists rely on their art as their primary source of income. This is especially challenging in our current climate. Thus, we are proud to partner with the following artists in helping them thrive this year.
Cultural Capital (CC) Fellows
The Cultural Capital fellowship’s purpose is to strengthen the Collective Spirit® of those artists who perpetuate generosity, wisdom, and integrity in their communities. We welcome the following artists into the FPF family in 2021 as they work to broaden their impact for generations to come.
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