Ni'Ja Whitson facts for kids

Ni'Ja Whitson is a talented artist who works in many different creative areas. They are also a performer, a writer, and the leader of a group called The NWA Project. Ni'Ja uses the pronouns they/them.

Amazing Achievements

Ni'Ja Whitson is an artist who creates in many ways, like dancing, writing, and performing. They have won a special award called the Bessie Award for their work. Important newspapers like The New York Times have called Ni'Ja's performances "majestic" and "magnetic." Brooklyn Magazine also named them one of the top 100 people who influence culture.

Ni'Ja has received many honors and awards. These include special time at places like Hedgebrook and LMCC Process Space, where artists can focus on their work. They also received a Bogliasco Fellowship and an Artist Residency at Brooklyn Arts Exchange. Ni'Ja has won the Creative Capital "On Our Radar" award twice, being one of the first people to get it. These awards show how much their art is recognized and valued.

Creative Works

Ni'Ja Whitson has created many interesting art pieces. Here are some of their notable works:

• A Meditation on Tongues (2017)
• Quasar (2015)
• Summons and Arrival (2015)
• Tribute to Malachi Maghostut Favors (2015)
• When Water Dries the Mouth (2015)