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November 2026: Residencies, Grants, Competitions and Open Calls to Explore
From international artist residencies and exhibition opportunities to grants and creative competitions, here are ten opportunities for artists and creative practitioners to consider this November. Creatives looking to develop their practice, exhibit internationally or secure funding for upcoming projects have several opportunities to explore this November. The latest selection includes artist residencies in Canada and the United States, international competitions, exhibition
Life on the Line Brings Jamaica’s Railway History into Focus
Photographers Alan Smith and Radi Konstantinov explore the remnants of Jamaica’s railway in an exhibition curated by Emma Miles, opening in Kingston on November 27. What remains of a railway after the trains stop running? In Jamaica, the answer can be found in the structures, landscapes and communities that have developed around its former routes. Life on the Line, an upcoming photographic exhibition by Alan Smith and Radi Konstantinov, turns its attention to these traces of
Dominican Republic Artist Angurria Completes Monumental 290-Ft Mural in the Bronx
Dominican Republic visual artist Angurria has completed Un MAR de Gente / From Every Shore, a monumental mural spanning the 29-storey Morrisania Air Rights residential tower in the Bronx, New York. The work transforms the building’s facade into a celebration of the people, cultures and generations that shape the surrounding community, bringing Caribbean artistic expression into a prominent public space. A Portrait of Community Across Generations The mural’s composition unfold
Together We Rise: Scheed Cole's 62-Foot Monument Celebrates Jamaica's Resilience
One year after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of Jamaica, a monumental sculpture in Montego Bay honours the strength, solidarity and helping hands that continue to shape the nation’s recovery. One year after Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on Jamaica, a new landmark in Montego Bay is offering a powerful reminder of what it means to rise together. Titled Together We Rise, the 62-foot monument is the work of acclaimed Jamaican sculptor Scheed Cole. Commissioned by Ch
Edouard Duval-Carrié Explores Haitian History, Vodou and Cultural Memory
Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié draws on Vodou spirituality, history and the Haitian diaspora to create richly layered works that examine identity, cultural memory and the experiences that shape Haitian life. Through his practice, Duval-Carrié engages with Haiti’s complex history and cultural traditions, bringing together spiritual references and historical narratives to explore how the past continues to inform the present. The artist is the subject of a documentary by th
AWOZ Is Drawing the Guadeloupe We Might Otherwise Forget
What if the things we overlook are actually the things worth remembering? For Guadeloupean artist Loïc Girard, known as AWOZ, the answer can be found in a pen, a sheet of paper and a careful look at the world around him. Working primarily in black and white, AWOZ transforms familiar scenes from Guadeloupe and the wider French Caribbean into detailed drawings. Buildings, streets, landscapes, boats, markets, vegetation and everyday moments become subjects worthy of attention. H
Let's Not Make the Same Mistake Here
When a community needs a mural, who should get the opportunity to create it? A recent controversy in Bristol, UK has sparked a wider conversation about artificial intelligence, artists and creative opportunities. An AI-generated mural was installed on the side of the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster, an area well known for its street art culture. The mural featured Bristol landmarks including the Clifton Suspension Bridge and hot air balloons. The response from the local crea
When Art Refuses to Look Away
Art does more than give us something beautiful to look at. Across the Caribbean, artists have long used their work to question the realities surrounding them, from climate change and access to our coastlines to colonial histories, inequality, identity and cultural memory. Their work asks us to look closer at the things we may have become accustomed to overlooking. When climate change becomes personal In Drawn Out to Sea, artist Wesley George, of Saint Vincent and the Grenadin
When Art Travels Without Its Artists: Who Gets Credit in the Age of Pinterest and Ai?
An artwork can travel further than the person who created it. A photograph is posted to Instagram. Someone saves it. It appears on Pinterest. It gets shared on WhatsApp. Someone else discovers it months or years later and uses it as a reference for their own work. By then, the artist’s name may be nowhere in sight. A recent Caribbean art controversy brought this issue into focus. The original image was created by Nigerian photographer Steel Visuals. The image later appeared o
Home Can Travel With You: The Everyday Ways We Carry Caribbean Culture
Moving away from the Caribbean does not necessarily mean leaving its culture behind. Sometimes, the connection shows up in unexpected places: a supermarket aisle, a song playing through someone's headphones or a familiar expression that slips into conversation without a second thought. For Caribbean people living abroad, these moments can offer a sense of familiarity in places that may otherwise feel far removed from home. For others, the connection is maintained while living
What Caribbean Style Looks Like Right Now
Caribbean style has never really been one thing. It changes from island to island, city to city, generation to generation. It can be loud and colourful, or simple and understated. It can come from the market, the dancehall, Carnival, church, the beach, a family wardrobe or a designer's studio. And right now, Caribbean creatives are giving all of it a new life. Across the region and the diaspora, designers, stylists, artists and makers are creating work that feels connected to
7 Simple Ways to Bring Caribbean Art Into Your Everyday Life
Caribbean art isn't only found in galleries and museums. It lives in our homes, workplaces, communities and daily routines. Supporting artists doesn't always require purchasing an original painting. Small, intentional choices can help you celebrate the region's creativity while making art a meaningful part of everyday life. 1. Visit Local Galleries and Exhibitions Spend an afternoon exploring a local gallery, museum or community exhibition. You'll discover new artists, learn
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