Why Fountain
Graduation is a beginning. For many artists, it’s also when structured support ends.
An MFA gives artists studio space, critique, and a community of peers. After graduation, they enter a complex art market where they’re running a small business, often without the tools a business needs.
Fountain is an annual exhibition, mentorship, and resources program that picks up where graduation leaves off, with a sustained flow of support for artists and the people who champion them. It was founded by students and is stewarded by Good Black Art.
Courtesy of the artist, Bendy Sohn
How Fountain helps
Workshops and mentorship on building a sustainable practice: money, legal, marketing, protecting your work, and growing your network. Each will be led by expert partners across arts and culture.
Our intention: helping artists keep the freedom and agency to grow their practice on their own terms.
Courtesy of the artist, Asmaa Amadou
Cohort 1
We’re starting with 16 artists who recently completed their MFAs at Yale, Rhode Island School of Design, and Columbia, with more programs to come. They work across painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, design, and performance.
Ambrose Rhapsody Murray
Ashley McLean
Asmaa Amadou
Bendy Sohn
Cameron Patricia Downey
Christine Miller
Cierra Peters
Denzel Boyd
Faith Couch
Jasmine Clarke
Kimberly Heard
Lloyd-Princeton Cangé
Nahom Ghebredngl
Taisha Carrington
Tomorrow Blake Chapman
Vernando Reuben
Year one
Workshops: January to March 2027
Inaugural exhibition: Spring 2027, New York City
Mentor matching: Starting summer 2027
Courtesy of the artist, Cameron Patricia Downey
Get involved
Since 2021, Good Black Art has completed more than 200 artist collaborations and placed over 1,000 works across four continents. Fountain brings that community of collectors and partners to the next generation.
If you’d like to be part of the first year as a Founding Collector or partner, we’d love to hear from you.
Fountain is an independent program of Good Black Art and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Yale University, Rhode Island School of Design, or Columbia University.