Scope of Work - SOW

10/15/2018

Check out the article “The Art Mavericks Of Generation Z Make Their Own Rules” on newinc.org highlighting SOW’s very talented and inspiring members. Timothy Smith () is a self-taught 18 y/o Puerto Rican photographer from Chelsea New York. From portraits of friends to candid snapshots of nightlife culture, Timothy’s work has a way of harkening back to mythologized moments in time, sans nostalgia. “I always liked taking photos of other people, and people started to recognize me for it,” Timothy said. “When that recognition hit, I realized it was something I could do as a career.” Support young POC creatives like Timothy by donating to .nyc (link in bio). 📷: .7

10/10/2018

Julissa () is a Harlem-based interdisciplinary artist who's unapologetic about making work for q***r women, a community that has long gone without media representations. Julissa found us on instagram, attended our first open call event and has been a super active .nyc member ever since. Check out the the beautiful video she created for us on our IGTV. Follow Julissa's () and invest in young creatives of color by donating to SOW.

02/22/2018

BIG NEWS: S.O.W. is launching our Spring 2018 programming tomorrow for POC creatives 17-24 years old! We’re kicking it off with our Master Class: You Got The Keys (How to talk about yourself and work to further your creative career).

We still have slots available for the workshop so make sure to RSVP as soon as possible!

RSVP by emailing Eda at [email protected]

S.O.W. Master Class: You Got The Keys
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 @ 5:30

11/13/2017

Guyz. Check out this brief visual recap of our Collab with PUMA at ComplexCon this year!

11/03/2017

Ya’ll. We are SO excited to report that the S.O.W. squad is gonna be working alongside PUMA at this weekend to GET YOUNG CREATIVES PAID! The streetwear industry has historically profited by selling an appropriated aesthetic to the very people they “borrowed” it from but THIS WEEKEND Puma is testing a new system of partnership with the next generation of culture creators and S.O.W.’s here to help!
S.O.W. will be doing pre-portfolio reviews, giving advice and talking about tips and tricks to break into the creative industry at the booth at ComplexCon Come Thru!
Puma is using its presence at to address the one-sided relationship between brands and individuals by spotting talent and making deals with Complex Con attendees all weekend. The S.O.W squad is proud to be partnering with Puma for a more equitable future young creatives.

08/02/2017

🚨WERK WERK🚨 Step Up is looking for youth facilitators in NYC. Apply now!

Take a look at our open positions in New York.

07/29/2017

07/07/2017

New research makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially.

http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/why-diversity-matters

New research makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially.

07/07/2017

Problems impacting the creative community and youth

07/07/2017

S.O.W. Core Values

07/05/2017

Creative direction and photography by Yulissa Benitez

S.O.W. had the honor of working with Yulissa on profiling a few of the super talented youth we work with. As a young person herself, she captured their essence through her perspective. Check out more of Yulissa's work at:

https://www.yulissabenitez.com/