2021 Fellows

U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo - author, actress and singer U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo is a Leominster, MA born Zimbabwean American grown author, actress, singer,…

Tanya Nixon-Silberg - puppeteer Tanya Nixon-Silberg (she/her), is a Black mother, puppeteer, educator and racial justice facilitator. She is the…

Stephanie Mckay - recording artist Stephanie Mckay is a Medford based recording artist, educator, and arts advocate whose artistic practice…

Robyn E. Thompson-Duong - painter Born, living and working in Boston, MA, Robyn E. Thompson-Duong is a contemporary realist painter…

Merlo Philiossaint - visual artist Merlo Philiossaint is a young professional artist living in Boston, MA. He received a Bachelors…

Keyse Angelo - jewelry designer Keyse Angelo moved to Boston with her family from Brazil when she was 6 years…

Jordan Celeste Pettis - violinist Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Jordan Celeste Pettis has had a deep love for…

Daniel Callahan – multimedia artist, filmmaker, and designer Daniel Callahan is a multimedia artist, filmmaker and designer. Merging a legion…

Alexis K. Morgan - playwright Alexis K. Morgan is a playwright, educator, and advocate who desires to use her art…

Abria Smith - poet, musician Abria Smith is a Boston native who has worked for over 20 years as an…