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 Vans has announced their limited-edition footwear collaboration dropping today, in partnership with four rising Black artists in honor of Black History made every day. These innovative artists include Rewina Beshue, whose work ranges from multimedia, painting and printmaking to graphic design; Sydney G. James, a fine artist/muralist and one of the leading creatives in southeast Michigan; Chris Martin, a interdisciplinary artist that works with the African Diaspora and highlights the storied history of The South; and Tony Whlgn, an artist who works with unconventional mediums and has collaborated with Marc Ecko, Joey Badass, Big K.R.I.T. and NYC’s KITH. For each week in February, Vans.com will feature each artist by telling their story and showcasing their custom Vans design that personifies their creativity and diverse stylistic vision. Shop the collection [here](https://www.vans.com/blackhistorymonth). In addition, Vans will be donating $40,000 to the [Black Arts Future Fund](https://www.vans.com/blackhistorymonth), an organization that advocates for the future of Black arts and culture. This money will fund community-based Black arts organizations across the U.S. Lastly, Vans has renewed its “[Foot The Bill](https://www.vans.com/footthebill.html)” program, which supports small businesses who have been gravely effected by the pandemic. Vans will complement this by highlighting three Black-owned businesses each week as an effort to direct consumers to U.S. Black-owned businesses.  _Designed by Chris Martin_  _Designed by Rewina Beshue_  _Designed by_ _Sydney G. James_  _Designed by Tony Whlgn_