THE TOUCAN 

STORYTELLING 

SCHOLARSHIP


The Toucan Storytelling Scholarship was created in honor of storyteller and videographer Andrew Gardner, founder of Toucan Films, a production company in Charleston, South Carolina.  



The Toucan Storytelling Scholarships are awarded based on values of community leadership, creative vision, and bridging diversity. The funds awarded to each recipient covers community media workshops and materials that will immediately accelerate the work the artists are developing. In Spring 2020, Artisan Global hosted the first Toucan Storytelling Workshops in Gulu, Northern Uganda led by videographer Acire George (Friendship Photography) and in Charleston, South Carolina led by Raven Greene (New Moon Visuals). From 2020 to present day, the Toucan Storytelling Scholarships and investment into the Artisan Media programs at The Artisan Center have been transformational to the community of Gulu. 



All donations towards The Toucan Storytelling Scholarship go directly towards supporting artists in pursuing their passion of film and photography. Drew lived his life celebrating and uniting cultures through creativity. This scholarship allows incredible artists to collaborate with one another cross-globally and advance as leaders in their creative careers.


SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2020:
Acire George: https://www.instagram.com/friendshipphotography2017/
Raven Greene: https://www.instagram.com/newmoonvisuals/


The Toucan Storytelling Scholarships continue to invest into the community of Gulu by supporting media workshops & vocational learning at The Artisan Center in partnership with Artisan Global.  Learn more at artisanglobal.org




In loving memory of Andrew Gardner 

Artisan Global is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided by Artisan Global in return for this contribution.