Chella Man x Susan Chen

Chella Man and Susan Chen are guest hosts: NONPROFIT SILVER ART PROJECTS WELCOMES 25 ARTISTS TO ITS SECOND ANNUAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY COHORT AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, NEW YORK CITY 2021 Residency Program to focus on Social Justice and Activism, with support from Mentors-in-Residence Hank Willis Thomas/For Freedoms, Tourmaline, and Chella Man Nearly 700 applications were received in a month long open call. The selection committee included accomplished art world professionals: Isolde Brielmaier, Kimberly Drew, Chella Man, Hall Rockefeller, Hank Willis Thomas, and Tourmaline Co-founders of Silver Art Projects, Cory Silverstein and Joshua Pulman. Courtesy Silver Art Projects. Photo by: Joe Woolhead. July 7, 2021 (New York) – “Following the success of the inaugural cohort, we are looking forward to an impactful second cycle grounded in such a poignant theme”, said Cory Silverstein, co-founder of Silver Art Projects. “Emerging artists are facing more and more obstacles on their paths to success and we at Silver Art Projects are thrilled to again share this inspiring space with 25 visionary individuals.” Joshua Pulman, Co-Founder of Silver Art Projects, commented: “It is our collective mission at Silver Art Projects to transform traditional models of art patronage in New York City to be more accessible and inclusive. Silver Art Projects invited its first artist cohort into the World Trade Center in 2020, during a time when artists needed support more than ever. The inaugural cohort comprised a dynamic group of artists working across a variety of media—from oil painting and digital art to sculpture and design. Members of the 2021 cohort will be guided through their residencies by three renowned artists and Mentors- in-Residence, Hank Willis Thomas/ For Freedoms, Tourmaline, and Chella Man, who will occupy studios alongside the cohort, as well as lead a robust program of 24 workshops designed to further residents’ practices and professional development. The overarching goal of the 2021 Mentor-in-Residence program is to amplify diverse perspectives and foster artistic practices embedded in activism. The 2021 Selection Committee comprises a diverse and accomplished jury of six art world professionals who share a vested interest in elevating socially minded creative practices and art activism: the three mentors-in-residence, artists Hank Willis Thomas, Tourmaline, and Chella Man; Hall Rockefeller.