Samuel Ross’ Black British Artist Grant Programme Launches for 2022 – HYPEBEAST
Mon 15 Aug
Samuel Ross, the founder and Creative Director of A-COLD-WALL*, is re-launching the eponymously titled Samuel Ross Black British Artist Grant Programme for 2022. With a focus on championing Black creatives, this fourth installment welcomes those in the fields of industrial design, graphic design, fine art, furniture, sculpture and fashion to submit their applications to become the recipient of the grant, in turn helping them to emerge in industries “where opportunity has been historically scarce for the Black British community,” per S_RA.
This year, Ross welcomes Grace Wales Bonner to the board as a guest advisor, who said “I’m excited about seeing the level of talent we can support this year.” Likewise, Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford, Art Historian, Broadcaster and Director of V&A East, joins the grant program’s advisory board. Together, the three will choose applicants to receive the £2,500 GBP (approx. $3,000 USD) financial grant and mentorship that aims to propel the prospective grantees into their specialist fields with the right tools and understanding to succeed.