Art does not exist in a vacuum. It is influenced by things happening around us and it has an influence on people and communities. Conversations are started through art because it raises awareness, sparks questions, addresses emotions and helps identify and define individuals and the communities where they live. We believe creative expression in the…
Read MoreTogether with VSCO, we’re excited to announce this year’s VSCO Voices grant recipients. For the second year in a row, the program will support five creators with mentorship and funding to make art that empowers marginalized communities in the United States. This year’s theme, Style, drew many remarkable applications and we are excited to be…
Read MoreTogether with VSCO, we’re excited to announce this year’s VSCO Voices grant recipients. For the second year in a row, the program will support five creators with mentorship and funding to make art that empowers marginalized communities in the United States. This year’s theme, Style, drew many remarkable applications and we are excited to be…
Read MoreCreative expression is a powerful tool for sparking change and creating dialogue. And together with VSCO, we believe that creators are amongst the best equipped to spread and awaken diverse perspectives. For the second year in a row, our program, VSCO Voices, will support five creators with mentorship and $20,000 of funding to make art that empowers…
Read MoreCreative expression is a powerful tool for sparking change and creating dialogue. And together with VSCO, we believe that creators are amongst the best equipped to spread and awaken diverse perspectives. For the second year in a row, our program, VSCO Voices, will support five creators with mentorship and $20,000 of funding to make art that empowers…
Read MoreCreative expression is a powerful tool for sparking change and creating dialogue. And together with VSCO, we believe that creators are amongst the best equipped to spread and awaken diverse perspectives. For the second year in a row, our program, VSCO Voices, will support five creators with mentorship and $20,000 of funding to make art…
Read MoreWhen considering alternative places to invest, employing a creative lens is an increasing valuable strategy. At Access Ventures investing in the creative economy is a pillar of our organizational mission, so we understand the value of the creative lens when building an investment portfolio. The concept is not novel. In fact, the creative economy is…
Read MoreAt Access Ventures, we believe creatives are a powerful force for change and innovation. Our investments in the creative economy recognize the value and impact that creators create through their art and in creative businesses. But what is the creative economy and why is it something investors should care about? In this Five Questions video…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship is celebrated like never before and it is defined in so many ways—social entrepreneurship, intra-entrepreneurship, tech entrepreneurship, micro-entrepreneurship—you name it. With the rise of entrepreneurship, I asked a number of admirable creative and business minds how they define the nature of entrepreneurship. [av_image_embed image_1="https://accessventure.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0691.jpg" alt_1="entrepreneurship" ] Raechele Gray | Founder, Greater Works Design Studio …
Read MoreLouisville, the lively, hip mecca on the Ohio River, rewards exploration. A city of culture and opportunity attracts a diverse community to the city. Somehow Louisville balances the feel of a small town, while still offering the rewards of a large, growing city. We have listed some of our favorite places to explore in case…
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