Prismatic Artivist Residency
Artivist (noun): [An] artivist (artist+activist) uses [their] artistic talents to fight and struggle against injustice and oppression—by any medium necessary.
-M.K. Asante
Prismatic Artivist Residency
Artivist (noun): [An] artivist (artist+activist) uses [their] artistic talents to fight and struggle against injustice and oppression—by any medium necessary.
-M.K. Asante
Capacity Building
Peer Learning
General Operating Support
We believe in the unprecedented transformative power of artivism—artistic activism that challenges injustice through creative expression.
The Prismatic Artivist Residency program embodies our commitment to this practice across North and South Carolina. Selected artivists and artivist organizations/collectives receive a two-year residency under our fund, empowering them with:
$50,000 General Capacity Grant over two years
Organizational Support from a dedicated Cypress Fund staff member
Bi-Monthly Check-Ins
1-2 Planning and Skills-Building Retreats
Bi-Monthly Cohort Meetings
This residency empowers artivists to leverage their creativity as a force for social change, amplifying their impact within the movement ecosystem of the Carolinas.
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Prismatic Residency is not accepting new applications. We are currently revising and redeveloping the fellowship. When the fellowships open a new application, we will announce it at least 6 months before the deadline. Please follow us on social media to learn more about our work.
