54SIBLINGS
connecting african and caribbean artists to global markets and communities.
how it works.
you share.
artists contribute original works across mediums: painting, sculpture, photography, digital, and design.
we support+amplify.
through studio spaces, showcases, residencies, and mentorship, artists gain visibility and support.
you grow.
art reaches global markets and communities, with value flowing back to the creator communities.
our focus areas.
platforms
exhibitions, residencies, and contests that provide visibility and mentorship.
resources
open studios, project funding, and tools to nurture raw talent into careers.
community
networks, digital platforms, and alliances that connect artists to markets and peers
WHAT WE DO.
54siblings amplifies the voices of artists across africa, the caribbean, and the diaspora.
we create platforms for emerging and established creators to showcase their work, reach global audiences, and turn art into opportunity.
through exhibitions, contests, residencies, and digital platforms, we connect artists directly with global collectors, institutions, and communities — building pathways where art fuels both cultural pride and economic dignity.
HOW IT WORKS.
freedom factory is a birthright labs experiment that builds spaces where art and technology collide.
we incubate bold ideas from young creatives and entrepreneurs — helping them turn vision into ventures. artists, coders, and makers find mentorship, resources, and a community to grow with.
WHO WE SERVE.
WHY IT MATTERS.
artisans & makers. craftspeople, designers, artists, and cultural builders.
impact entrepreneurs. small ventures shaping healthier, fairer, and more sustainable communities.
limited markets — local art economies are too small to sustain artists.
weak infrastructure — few systems exist to nurture raw talent into careers.
undervalued education — creative paths are often overlooked in schools and training.
54siblings builds pathways where none exist — so artists can grow, prosper, and lead.
54siblings builds pathways where none exist — so art(ists) can thrive.
get involved.
freedom factory is a birthright labs experiment and a non-for-profit venture.
here i learned to code and design. my idea became a prototype in less than 3 months.”
ayesha, technologist
freedom factory gave me my first studio space. i finished my film and got into two festivals.
kelechi, filmmaker
freedom factory brought artists and techies together — now my network (and market) is global and diverse.
damian, visual artist
