This event also launched the greater ORIGINS Initiative, a multifaceted effort driven by Bridgeway Capital’s Creative Business Accelerator. The goal of ORIGINS is to create supportive pathways for Black creative entrepreneurs to maximize business success, creative growth, and community impact.

ORIGINS Exhibition featured the following artists, craftspeople, makers, and designers.

Adey Designs  ·  Blakbird Jewelry  ·  Britney Smith Ceramics  · Curtis Reaves Design Studio  ·  Edo Scribes & Pleasantries  ·  Emmanuelle Ceramics  ·  Frank & Myrrh  ·  Island Fresh Skincare  ·   Janet Watkins Ceramics  ·  KMJ Metalworks  ·  Knotzland  ·  Lavern Kemp Studio  ·  Lavish Lamb  ·  Njaimeh Njie  ·  Twelve/Twenty Studio  ·  Wellness Within