Hailing from the Bronx, NYC, Shanai Williams is a deeply spiritual and fiercely free creative. With one hand in the ether and the other grounded in community, she is committed to cultivating spaces where Black artists of all ages can connect, showcase their work, and be valued beyond a dollar sign.

Shanai finds art in everything and thrives when blending multiple mediums to create something new. She practiced this interdisciplinary approach by designing her own major—Creative Storytelling—at Wheaton College (MA). Since graduating, she has remained dedicated to producing work that is honest, reflective, and rooted in her connection to the world and those around her.

When not creating, Shanai is in community—often in deep conversation with strangers, exchanging passions and envisioning new possibilities for the world.

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