Gamma Xi Phi

The Fraternity for Artists and Creators

Gamma Xi Phi is a predominately African American organization of men and women in the arts, including literature, visual art, music, theater, and dance.

GXP was established at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey on October 7, 2010, on the principles of Philanthropy, Sodality, and Elevation.

The purpose of Gamma Xi Phi is to honor the achievements of artists through fellowship, philanthropy, social justice, and service.

Gamma Xi Phi creates a world in which artists are valued as thoughtful and justice-oriented leaders in their communities and in their careers.

Gamma Xi Phi promotes philanthropy and service to the arts, brotherhood among all artists, and leadership development in artistic professions through collegiate and community outreach to people of color across the world.

The 2023-25 theme is Gammas Out Loud: Artistry Maximized Professionally. This theme underscores our collective desire as an organization to publicly live out the values that we hold dear, while performing our duties as a professional association of artists. We invite the public to get AMPed with Gamma Xi Phi.

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Active Artists

A network of working artists who achieve

Brothers and Sisters of Gamma Xi Phi are actively engaged in the creation of art, music, theater, and more. Our members have earned honors such as Emmy awards, Clio awards, African American Book Awards, the Kimbilio National Fiction Prize, and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award. Members have been quoted in national media such as the Washington Post and Meet the Press.

Gamma Xi Phi incubates talented members who gain traditional and independent success; are awarded grants and contracts for their work; and who serve as professional leaders in national arts nonprofits.

Most importantly, members of Gamma Xi Phi never stop creating or serving the arts.

History

Art, Society, & Justice: For Decades to Come

The idea from four friends attending Ramapo College has grown into an international fraternity centering the arts and justice. This is our story.

Hunter Irby

National President

From Birmingham, Alabama, graphic designer Hunter Irby brings both creativity and commitment to everything he touches. A 2020 graduate of Troy University, Hunter completed his B.S. in Graphic Design with a standout senior thesis, Positive Shift, a magazine that traced and celebrated the changing portrayals of Black men across the 20th century.

Hunter’s journey with Gamma Xi Phi began almost five years ago as a Charter Member of the Iota Chapter. He quickly stepped into leadership, serving as the chapter’s first Program Director and now as Deputy Program Director. His dedication has also reached the national stage, where he has contributed his vision and energy as a past Vice President of the fraternity.

Whether through design or fraternity service, Hunter continues to make a mark with creativity, insight, and a deep commitment to uplifting others.