Introducing the 2024 First Peoples Fund Cultural Capital and Artist in Business Leadership Fellows!
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional individuals chosen for this year's fellowship programs, each committed to advancing Indigenous art and culture in their communities. Our cohort for 2024 represents a rich tapestry of talent, including artists, performers, writers, designers, and cultural practitioners. Each embodies vibrant cultural diversity and showcases the advanced artistic practices thriving within Indigenous communities today.
"Their creative endeavors bring together traditional knowledge, community perspectives, and each has their own spirit of growth and determination"
Dr. Lara Evans, Ph.D., Vice President of Programs at First Peoples Fund, expressed her excitement about the new fellowship cohort for 2024. "We are excited to bring together a 2024 Fellowship cohort with a wide variety of cultural and artistic practices,” she stated. Evans elaborated, “Their creative endeavors bring together traditional knowledge, community perspectives, and each has their own spirit of growth and determination."
Artist In Business Leadership Fellowship
Our yearlong program is designed to empower independent Native artists on their journey to transform their art into successful businesses. Through comprehensive network-building opportunities, professional development training, and vital funding support, we provide the tools to launch them into sustainable success, enabling them to support themselves and their families better while pursuing their artistic passions.
Cultural capital fellowship
Dedicated to uplifting and passing on ancestral knowledge within Native communities, our Cultural Capital Fellowship offers financial and technical support to culture bearers and artists. This yearlong program empowers them to further their essential work, ensuring the conservation and celebration of Indigenous heritage and traditions for future generations.
Explore the profiles of our fellows and learn more about their inspiring journeys and contributions to Indigenous art and culture. Let's celebrate their achievements and support their continued success as they enrich and elevate our communities.
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