Our Story - THE BREATIVES PROJECT
Our Story
Breatives Project, founded by Fatmata Kamara, emerged from a deep passion for the Bronx's creative scene. Over four years of modeling, she recognized a significant lack of dedicated spaces and opportunities for artistic expression within the borough. While there are many opportunities for traditional artists, such as sculptors and painters, there is a notable absence of spaces for creatives like set designers, models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The Bronx is known for its rich cultural mix and has always been part of important pop culture innovations and movements. Remarkably, nearly 95% of the photoshoots and runway events she participated in occurred outside the Bronx, a reality shared by many local creatives.
While some resources exist, they remain underutilized compared to neighboring hubs like Harlem, Queens, and Brooklyn. Despite these challenges, occasional events have shown the potential for fostering connections among artists. Breatives Project seeks to build on this potential by providing a platform for models, photographers, makeup artists, musicians, stylists, and visual artists to connect and collaborate.
The mission is to cultivate a collaborative environment that emphasizes unconventional artistic expression, bridging the gap in the local creative landscape. By hosting inclusive events, Breatives Project aims to empower Bronx artists and nurture a thriving creative ecosystem that unlocks the borough’s full artistic potential.
THE BREATIVES PROJECT Programs
Our Mission
Our organization offers a variety of programs designed to support and empower the Bronx's diverse creative community within the fashion industry. These programs are tailored to foster collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
Networking Events & Workshops and Skill-Building Sessions
We strive to provide regular free or low-cost meetups, mixers, and panels to connect designers, stylists, photographers, and other creatives. Our goal is to build more opportunities to cultivate relationships with industry professionals and potential collaborators.
Sustainability and Social Impact Initiatives
By connecting designers, visual artists, writers, performers, and other creatives, we foster interdisciplinary collaborations to address social justice issues through impactful projects. These programs empower participants to explore sustainable design, create meaningful art, and inspire change while building a supportive, cross-disciplinary community.