VFiles Announces 2023 Lab Fellows
VFiles continues its Lab Fellows program with its second cohort.
The VFiles Foundation, a nonprofit that supports creators from underrepresented communities, has announced its 2023 Lab Fellows on Thursday. The group consists of fashion designer Elena Velez, American Ballet Theater dancer Gabe Stone Shayer, spiritual empowerment expert Aliza Kelly, SkidRow Studios founders David Sabastian and Sara Haile, and award-winning producer Grammy Tweek Tune.
Through the program, recipients will receive funding, mentorship, and access to events and a programming relevant to their markets and business objectives.
Related GalleriesOn how she plans to use VFiles Lab Fellow recognition to further her business, Velez said, "My studio is focused on democratizing creative and entrepreneurial resources for makers outside of generally established creative capitals and providing an industry pipeline for smaller brands through sales opportunities and network access. .
Sabastian and Haile had a similar response upon receiving recognition, stating, "Our mantra is simple: we're not here to produce just another song or a T-shirt. Everything we create should have an impact. We believe that together we can create a world where no one is left behind."
In addition to the Lab Fellows cohort, VFiles is also launching its VFiles Lab Discovery Class this year, which includes a group of 12 artists chosen from the VFiles Lab application program. Artists will receive mentorship and educational resources.
The group includes director Kelly Butts-Spirito; artists Analise Azadian, Dustrial Dre, Sweetz, Myles and Brando; fashion designers Celine Kwan, Seokwoon Yoon, Ari Serrano, Leaf Xia, Israel Cobb-Mcintyre, Justin Joyner and Andrea Espinoza.
VFiles continues its Lab Fellows program with its second cohort.
The VFiles Foundation, a nonprofit that supports creators from underrepresented communities, has announced its 2023 Lab Fellows on Thursday. The group consists of fashion designer Elena Velez, American Ballet Theater dancer Gabe Stone Shayer, spiritual empowerment expert Aliza Kelly, SkidRow Studios founders David Sabastian and Sara Haile, and award-winning producer Grammy Tweek Tune.
Through the program, recipients will receive funding, mentorship, and access to events and a programming relevant to their markets and business objectives.
Related GalleriesOn how she plans to use VFiles Lab Fellow recognition to further her business, Velez said, "My studio is focused on democratizing creative and entrepreneurial resources for makers outside of generally established creative capitals and providing an industry pipeline for smaller brands through sales opportunities and network access. .
Sabastian and Haile had a similar response upon receiving recognition, stating, "Our mantra is simple: we're not here to produce just another song or a T-shirt. Everything we create should have an impact. We believe that together we can create a world where no one is left behind."
In addition to the Lab Fellows cohort, VFiles is also launching its VFiles Lab Discovery Class this year, which includes a group of 12 artists chosen from the VFiles Lab application program. Artists will receive mentorship and educational resources.
The group includes director Kelly Butts-Spirito; artists Analise Azadian, Dustrial Dre, Sweetz, Myles and Brando; fashion designers Celine Kwan, Seokwoon Yoon, Ari Serrano, Leaf Xia, Israel Cobb-Mcintyre, Justin Joyner and Andrea Espinoza.
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