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# Marginalized Communal Art Grants
APOC Store Launches Grants to Support Designers and Artists

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-03-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-store
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/apoc-store-grants-marginalized-artists-emerging-designers-london-concept-funding)

London-based concept retail label APOC Store introduces the new '[APOC Grants'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london) to support upcoming new talents in the world of design and art. The retail space rests on the foundation of creating a platform for [marginalized artists and designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhancing-access-to-spaces) that are contributing to the new generation's art scene.

These grants support the mission of bringing hope to help those who need it the most. APOC Store releases a statement, “The fashion and art industry tends to favor those with financial advantage and the social connections required to network [...] it is also harder to break through for communities excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, and/or cultural life. Examples of marginalized populations include, but are not limited to, groups excluded due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, language, and/or immigration status.”

Image Credit: APOC Store

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 19% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 11%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Marginalized Art Support:** More businesses can follow APOC's lead in providing grants and platforms for marginalized artists and designers.
- **Inclusive Industry Initiatives:** Investing in programs that support diversity and inclusion can lead to innovation in industries such as fashion and art.
- **Empowering Underrepresented Talent:** Providing resources and funding to underrepresented communities can bring new perspectives and disrupt stagnant industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Grants and initiatives like APOC's can revolutionize the way the fashion industry approaches diversity and inclusion.
- **Art:** Similar grants can help to showcase unknown artists and disrupt the traditional art industry.
- **Design:** Investing in underrepresented talent in design can lead to new and innovative design solutions.

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