Blue Ridge Collaborative

Blue Ridge Collaborative emerged from a shared passion for storytelling and a commitment to bringing marginalized narratives to the forefront. Recognizing the transformative power of arts and education, the organization set out to produce and fund creative projects that challenge societal assumptions and promote inclusivity.

Today, Blue Ridge Collaborative is working to fund and produce a diverse array of projects including films, podcasts, publications, books, and exhibits. By collaborating with artists, educators, and community leaders, the organization ensures that every narrative finds its audience, fostering a more empathetic and inclusive soc

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Dying to Tell Production Fund

Bring a one-hour film and companion memoir from concept to premiere and distribution exploration—now, while momentum is strong.

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Erwin Hesse Three-Book Project

Bring one life story to adults, teens, and children—advancing identity, belonging, and education through literature.

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Our Community Cooks: Hillsborough Churches

Underwrite a cookbook and film series preserving Hillsborough’s church stories—then bring the town together at its launch potluck.

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Back When It Was Rap Initiative

Preserve Southern hip-hop’s roots through a unified film, archive, and immersive experience—while first-person history can still be captured.

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Shoreline of Wonder Creative Ecosystem

Bring Austin Hill Shaw’s creativity message to more people through curriculum, podcast, and coordinated promotion.

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BLK South Durham Storytelling & Garden Initiative

Underwrite films, podcasts, and community programming that preserve Durham’s historically Black neighborhoods and strengthen connection.

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2026 Operating Fund Underwriting Circle

Underwrite the operational backbone that keeps Blue Ridge Collaborative’s creative projects moving in 2026.

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Pretty Moving Resilience Platform Build

Build a purpose-built mental health and wellness model for ski town first responders—tools, training, and community.

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Heroic Kids Safety Game Pilot

Underwrite an immersive safety game that builds practical skills and parent–child conversations for ages 5–18.

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A Little Juju Docuseries Launch

Bring an award-winning living archive of Black spirituality into a travel-and-spirituality video series for new audiences.

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