Z SUPPLY Foundation Student Spotlight: Melanie Vo

The annual Z SUPPLY Foundation donation initiative is back for the third year in a row with a meaningful goal. This Black Friday season, we’ll be donating to the Z SUPPLY Foundation’s Education Fund to support scholarships and programs that empower aspiring artists, with a target to raise $300,000. Since 2021, we’ve raised $900,000, funded 58 scholarships, and provided essential resources for students pursuing their creative passions. Our goal is all about giving young creatives the opportunity to thrive, helping them turn their dreams into reality. Every purchase you make fuels these journeys, opening doors for the next generation to make their mark.

We had the joy of welcoming three of our scholarship recipients to Z SUPPLY HQ for a day. They joined us for a photoshoot, interviews, and career sessions with team members in the roles that they aspire to pursue. Connecting with designers, marketers, and other creatives, these students shared their dreams and gained firsthand insights into potential career paths. 

Melanie Vo

Meet Melanie Vo, a Graphic Design student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Cal State Long Beach, and learn more about how art has impacted her life.

Give us 6 descriptive words that describe how art/being creative makes you feel.

Inspired. Expressive. Immersed. Impactful. Connected. Empowered.

How does art/creativity affect the world we live in?

I believe that art acts as a bridge between us as people and the world around us. It shapes the way we view the world and each other. It connects us all like this invisible thread and reminds us that the human experience isn’t completely unique, and we aren’t alone in it.

Does art impact community?

Absolutely. Art has the power to highlight underrepresented communities. It cultivates and connects different communities and transcends languages and cultures. 

Describe how art/creativity makes you feel.

The art I create is derived from my optimistic worldview. It brings me so much joy to get lost in my work and create art that inspires positivity in other people. I love infusing my own personality into my art and watching people light up when they see it.

Briefly talk us through your relationship with the Z SUPPLY Foundation

I was awarded a scholarship through the Z SUPPLY Foundation this year, which I am so grateful for. We have been in touch ever since!

What are some of the positive impacts of Z SUPPLY?

Z SUPPLY is creating so many opportunities to nurture those who are pursuing higher education in creative fields, like myself. Art programs are notoriously underfunded and overlooked, which is why I am so appreciative of Z SUPPLY for supporting artists in pursuing their creative endeavors. 

Did you know that The Z SUPPLY Foundation has raised over $900K? How do you think this is helping our community of artists?

That is so amazing! There are so many artists who know that they are entering careers without financial stability, and it is a huge help to have the support of a major company like Z SUPPLY which is supporting these communities of artists and directly impacting our lives by telling us that our dreams do not have to be confined by our financial situations.

We appreciate our scholarship recipients for taking the time to speak with us and look forward to seeing where their careers take them. Create opportunities for future artists by shopping our new arrivals and helping us raise $300,000.

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