Flourish Art Accelerator is a BIPOC-led organization founded to create a more inclusive world through strategic investment in diverse creatives. We envision a world in which BIPOC creatives develop visual stories that tell their unique truths; preserve culture, achieve community empowerment, and build entrepreneurial practices.
The Art World is Changing.
We are enabling its Innovation by investing in Diverse Creatives
The Art World is Changing.
We are enabling its Innovation by investing in Diverse Creatives
Flourish Art Accelerator is a BIPOC led organization founded to create a more inclusive world through strategic investment in diverse creatives. We envision a world in which BIPOC creatives are developing visual stories that tell their unique truths; preserve culture, achieve community empowerment, while building their entrepreneurial practices.
Helping to Grow Creatives
without limits
Introducing the 2025 Flourish Fellows
The Future of Fine Art Starts Here
Meet the 2025 Flourish Fellows — a dynamic group of emerging, Chicago-based artists whose work challenges, uplifts, and redefines the future of fine art. Selected for their bold vision and creative excellence, these Fellows represent the next generation of cultural leaders shaping the art world from the ground up.
About Flourish
FLOURISH enhances diverse artists and curators by supplying direct financial resources, mentorship, and services to nurture creative growth. We collaborate with fine art museums, the business community, and art fairs, striving to create opportunities for underserved Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) creatives and promote diversity and inclusivity within the art world.
OpeN Call for Letters of Interest
Deadline EXTENDED: October 15Th, 2024
Growing Diverse Creatives
Through Direct Investment
Flourish-EXPO Chicago Fundrasier
We were thrilled to host over 200 attendees and spotlight the incredible talents of 5 BIPOC artists. Due to your overwhelming generosity, we raised over $40,000. Your support will allow us to further our mission by nurturing creativity and innovation within the arts community by investing directly into BIPOC creatives. Thank you to our sponsors, partners and community.
Flourish Advisors & Mentors
our community
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Marquis Miller
Innovation and Museum Engagement
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Barbara Engelskirchen
Communications and Fundraising
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Thomas Moore III
Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising
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Monique Brinkman-Hill
Artist Development and Community Engagement
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Billy Ocasio
Equitable Funding and Partnerships
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Bryan Perry
Contracts and Licensing
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Daonne Huff
Public Programs and Artist Development
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BEN FITZGERALD
Technology and Investments
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Danny Dunson
Curator and Storytelling
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CHADWICK GILES
Marketing and Sales
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Curtis Young
Entrepreneurship and Artist Development
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Loren Johnson
Strategy and Community Engagement
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Michael Mcintosh
Marketing Strategy and Technology Enablement
donate
FLOURISH is a non-profit organization. Pigment International Foundation is the fiscal sponsor. All contributions to FLOURISH are tax-deductible.
Contact US
Accomplishing our mission requires a collective effort. Connect with us on social media and share any inquiries or ideas you may have regarding Flourish. Whether you're interested in volunteering, making a donation, or seeking knowledge, we value your participation and are ready to hear and respond.
Contact US
Accomplishing our mission requires a collective effort. Connect with us on social media and share any inquiries or ideas you may have regarding Flourish. Whether you're interested in volunteering, making a donation, or seeking knowledge, we value your participation and are ready to hear and respond.
Please follow our founders’ journey to learn more about fine art created by people of color and the insights it provides into culture and identity
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