🎨 Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship Recipient: Torrick Pierce! 🎓
The Creative Arts Unity Foundation is proud to announce Torrick Pierce as the recipient of the 2025 Creative Arts Unity Foundation Scholarship Award!
Torrick is a talented young artist and entrepreneur, the founder of Torrick’s Originals, where his passion for cartooning and animation shines. You can follow his creative journey on Instagram and TikTok @TorricksOriginals.
A proud student of Dillard High School since the 6th grade, Torrick’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and unshakable passion. Though faced with challenges stemming from autism, he never allowed limitations to define him. When traditional paths to visual arts education were unavailable, Torrick took the initiative to teach himself through research and practice, embodying the spirit of resilience. His efforts were recognized when he was offered a place in the school’s prestigious Visual Arts Magnet Program.
Through hard work, prayer, and dedication, Torrick has turned dreams into action. He has been accepted to Florida A&M University, where he plans to pursue his goal of becoming a professional animator and Imagineer. Torrick’s ultimate vision is to create Hidden Disabilities Animation — a groundbreaking project promoting inclusion and representation for individuals with hidden disabilities, challenging viewers to rethink differences and celebrate unique talents.
Grounded in his faith, especially inspired by Proverbs 18:16, Torrick lives by the belief that his gifts will make room for him. The Creative Arts Unity Foundation is honored to support his next steps toward becoming a trailblazer in the animation industry, striving to increase diversity where Black animators currently represent only 4.3% of the field.
To our generous donors: Thank you for helping make dreams like Torrick's possible. Your support fuels the next generation of creative leaders, artists, and changemakers.
Remember the name — Torrick Pierce. One day soon, you’ll be seeing it on the big screen!
