Gucci officially opened applications for the sixth chapter of the Gucci Changemakers North America initiative. This initiative includes the Impact Fund, Scholarship Program, and Creative Fellowship, which support talented students and non-profit organizations.
The sixth chapter of Gucci Changemakers is titled “Manifesting Visions of Tomorrow.” The awardees will be individuals and organizations imagining a positive future in arts and culture.
Gucci Changemakers created a short film directed by Anthony Prince Leslie to celebrate the next chapter. The film features Gucci Changemakers Scholars Miles Richards and D’on Lauren Edwards and Impact Fund recipient Custom Collaborative, represented by its Executive Director, Ngozi Okaro. The film tells the story of humanity’s interconnectedness and the power of changemakers to make a lasting difference in their communities.
Gucci is honored to announce the 2024 Gucci Changemakers Impact Fund recipients. Since 2019, the Gucci Changemakers North America Impact Fund has supported 67 non-profit organizations across North America, impacting the lives of over 880,000 community members. In addition, the Gucci Changemakers Scholars program has provided funding to 74 talented students. Gucci’s support has resulted in over $7M in funding since 2019.
This year’s cohort, the 2024 Gucci Changemakers Impact Fund recipients, is a testament to the program’s success. They represent a diverse group of organizations focusing on impactful programs, such as expanding access to the arts for people with disabilities, using STEM concepts to empower girls of color through dance, and providing art therapy to LGBTQ+ youth.
The 2024 recipients were:
Art Reach, Philadelphia, PA
Art Starts, Toronto, Canada
Black Design Collective, Los Angeles, CA
Chicago Youth Programs, Chicago, IL
Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C.
National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA
Radical Partners, Miami, FL
Ruth Ellis Center, Detroit, MI
STEM From Dance, New York, NY
The Texas Supremacy of Music & Arts Conservatory, Houston, TX
Trombone Shorty Foundation, New Orleans, LA
Youth Art Exchange, San Francisco, CA
Lastly, the 2024 Gucci Changemakers Creative Fellows cohort was announced at last year’s CultureCon event in New York City. The four recipients, all alumni of the Gucci Changemakers Scholars program, are Celeste Nicole, Keith Herron, Yetunde Sapp, and Zahri Josita Jackson. Each fellow received a grant and mentorship to launch an independent creative project.
