TYSB x ARTIST
US MINI DOC COLLECTION

10

$50K

350

Small Business Artists thanked

Artist commissions awarded

People have viewed the collection

TYSB x ARTIST US MINI DOC COLLECTION

10

$50K

Small Business Artists thanked

Artist commissions awarded

##

People challenged to Thank Small Business

Thank You, American Filmmakers

Meet The Winners

Aaron Villareal explores the beautiful culture and flavor of the west side of San Antonio, which is one of the most impoverished major metropolitan cities in the US.

Andi Morrow Created A short film highlighting Appalachian small business owners who are rebuilding the local economy and reclaiming their community out of the hands of major chain retailers.

Daniel Fitch explores the economic practices of Black Muslim business owners as they balance the ideologies of capitalism and Sharia (Mulsim Law).

DezBaa' shares the story of a small business educating young and old about the benefits and secret life of bugs and why it is important to the Navajo Tribe.

Kelly Ngo shares her exploration of the Asian small business owners that are the heart of Chicago's Argyle street.

Friday Jones takes a deep look into the state of local artists and artistic talent growing in the Charlotte community.

Owl Rare tells the story of Black and Mexican small business owners in San Diego and the importance of keeping the business industry diverse.

Shirley Rodriguez tells the stories of women business owners who who help others connect with themselves and self-care during a time where we all need collective healing.

Damien Goodmon tells the story of SMBs in Crenshaw facing disruption and displacement from the forces of gentrification and a vision for the Solidarity Economy.

The State of Small Business in America Collection

10 Filmmakers From Across The United States Have Been Commissioned To Create 3-5 Minute Mini-Documentaries Telling Stories Of The State Of Small Business In Their Communities.

Visit The Galery

Diverse Filmmakers

The 10 filmmakers come from all walks of life and share their diverse points of view on the state of small business in their communities. During the selection, we ensured that the winners represented different cultures and backgrounds.

Unique Stories

From the stories of Asian small businesses on Argyle street, to exploring economic practices of Black Muslim business owners as they balance the ideologies of capitalism and Sharia (Mulsim Law), the films explore topics often untold.

Launched On The Metaverse

These films were unveiled to the public through a virtual art festival held in a Metaverse gallery where people came in as avatars and interacted with the films and filmmakers.

Wells Fargo Thanks Small Businesses

“Having access to a trusted expert in business and financial planning can be a game-changer for a small business owner. At Wells Fargo, we’re working to expand the capacity of organizations like Silver Lining to reach more entrepreneurs and accelerate their growth. Thank you, Small Business Owners!”

JENNY FLORES, Head Of Small Business Growth Philanthropy

In the communities we serve, Wells Fargo focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy.

Learn More

TYSB x Artists In The News

Silver Lining Unveils 2 Art Collections By Global Artists In A Metaverse Virtual Art Exibition (Oct 21, 2022)

Silver Lining’s Small Business Artist Program was launched with the mission to spark conversations and combat the injustice, bias, and discrimination that small business owners from marginalized communities face through the universal language of art. As part of that mission, Silver Lining has partnered with JPMorgan Chase and GoDaddy to produce the Global Collection and Wells Fargo to produce the State of Small Business in America Collection.

Silver Lining Successfully Launched 2 Art Collections On The Metaverse To A Global Audience (Nov 3, 2022)

These two collections were revealed to the public for the first time in a virtual art festival held on October 27, 2022, from 7 PM- 9 PM EST. The festival brought artists and audiences from all parts of the world together in a fun, interactive, and immersive experience.