Founded by MacArthur Fellow and artist Mel Chin, S.O.U.R.C.E. is an artist-centered and action-oriented studio focused on artistic approaches that connect people while addressing human challenges in bold, beautiful and poetic ways.

Our work investigates, creates, and supports artistic project production and activities while integrating action-based learning, shared critical reflection, and honest accountability. We like to take an iterative approach that allows for experimentation and breakthroughs. This is evidenced in our project management, production, and evolution of the Fundred Project since our launch in 2017, in our commitment to artists awarded the Corrina Mehiel Fellowship, and through our partnership with Mel Chin Studio to support visionary place based projects.

We are committed to supporting artists and producing projects and practices rooted in community, creative methodologies and social justice. The people at S.O.U.R.C.E. believe creative practices can work to eradicate social distance and propel empathy and justice in the world.

Our team brings decades of experience in artistic production, social justice work, project management, strategy development, meaningful engagement with community, cultivation of long-term partnerships, multi-disciplinary collaborations, and safe learning space for teams and practitioners.