Sibyls Shrine

Transformative Justice Exposure awardee: $35,000

This grant is to support the existing residency program of Sibyls Shrine. Residencies not only offer a space to create artwork, they also offer stipends, materials, living space and more, allowing artists to fully focus their time and energy on creating.  

Sibyls Shrine is a collective and an homage to the Sibyls, the original priestesses of the African goddess Mami Wata. The term, which predates ancient Grecian and Roman history, was used to name the divine status, quality and nature of the matriarchal guardians. Sibyls Shrine is an art collective motivated by a similar goal: uplifting Black artists who m/other with opportunities for radical care, rest, and support in an effort to further develop their craft and presence in the art world.

Sibyls Shrine supports Black artists and art practitioners who m/other at all levels in their careers. It acts as a bridge to connect members of the collective to resources, opportunities and institutions, and it works closely with organizational partners across the country to provide a wide range of opportunities for members.

Sibyls Shrine serves a population that, for centuries, has been faced with the intersecting oppressions of racism, sexism and the rigors of m/otherhood and childcare, making the barriers to a successful career in the arts insurmountable. With Sibyls Shrine, there are no rules. There are no barriers to entry. There is no age limit to join the collective. There is no code or handbook to follow. All Black artists who m/other are welcomed regardless of their media or discipline, how long they've been making, whether they practice as a full or part-time artist or whether they consider themselves an emerging creative or an experienced practitioner. There is no application, no commitment and no expectations. Once you become a Sibyls, you’re a member for as long as you’d like.

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