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DARRYL CHAPPELL FOUNDATION

We empower Afrodescendant artists to build sustainable careers through community, mentorship, and market access

Darryl Chappell

Darryl Chappell

Founder & CEO

Purpose Statement

The Darryl Chappell Foundation empowers Afrodescendant artists to build sustainable careers through community engagement, mentorship, artist residencies, and market access.

Vision

Afrodescendant artists thrive artistically and economically while creating powerful impact through art. 

Mission

Empower Afrodescendant artists to build sustainable careers through community, mentorship, and market access. 

Structure

The Darryl Chappell Foundation is a Public Charity organized as a 501(c)(3).

Funding

The Foundation partners with other nonprofits to support and fund programs. The nonprofit partner then funds artists directly.

Approach

Intensely focused on assisting aspiring artists

Active partner with museums, art patrons, community foundations and other nonprofits globally

Approach grantmaking with a design, innovation-oriented, mindset

Listen intently to our individual donors and art patron beneficiaries

Gadiel Rivera Herrera working

Gadiel Rivera, Darryl Chappell Foundation Artist Apprentice at Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (2022-2023)

Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Collaborate with others
  • Helping others
  • Value aesthetics
  • Get the Right Things Done Right
  • Financial Self-Sufficiency
  • Continuous improvement and learning

Artist Learning Pathway

Explore how the Darryl Chappell Foundation is helping Afrodescendant Artists throughout their journey. The Artist Learning Pathway is available for download.

Partners

Charles Schwab logo
Pittsburgh Foundation logo
11th Street Bridge Park logo

Memberships

National Guild for Community Arts Education logo
Clare Rose Foundation logo
Filantropía Puerto Rico logo
Grantmakers in the Arts logo