Converse strives to support individual All Stars from underrepresented groups through dedicated funding and mentorship, to bolster their portfolios, connections and advance their creative careers.
By funding these projects and supporting via mentorship, Converse aims to both break cultural barriers by creating more access to opportunity in the creative fields and to accelerate the individual impact of these All Star community members.
As of February 2022, the All Star Community is comprised 2,500+ emerging creatives, from over 56 cities around the world, who each champion change in sport, art and culture to shape the future.
About Converse
Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908 as a rubber company the introduction of its first canvas basketball sneaker propelled a legacy as the original brand of youth culture around the world.
Today, Converse is a socially progressive and highly inventive footwear and apparel brand for and powered by All Stars, a global community of emerging creatives who champion progress in sport and culture. The interpretation and adoption of its iconic sneakers, including the Chuck Taylor All StarÒ, the Pro LeatherÒ, the One StarÒand Jack PurcellÒcontinue to enable expression in the basketball, skateboarding and creative communities while inspiring the new lines of its design.
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