Imagining a World Where the Characters of Children’s Animation Are Black
The concern of who children will “identify with” has only applied to a select few.

The concern of who children will “identify with” has only applied to a select few.

Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell received the 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture for their contributions to fashion representation.
Participants receive an artist’s fee, a research budget, housing, round-trip travel, mentoring, and other resources to support their work.
Sculptural carpets, woven works, and reimagined textiles by 14 contemporary artists examine housing, technology, social justice, and the environment.
Learn about this opportunity to develop a cultural education center at the historic East Harlem site during informational sessions in January and February.