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February is packed with opportunities for Caribbean artists seeking residencies,  funding and international exposure. Here’s a roundup of residencies, grants and open calls with approaching deadlines. Residencies and Internships Sloss Metal Furnaces Emerging Artist Residency + Internship (International) A three-week residency in Birmingham, Alabama, providing studio access, materials, sand, iron, and technical foundry skills for emerging artists. Includes a living stipend. D

As the new year begins, Caribbean artists and creatives have urgent opportunities  to expand their practice, connect with international networks, access funding, and deepen their craft. Below is a curated guide to open calls, residencies, grants, and creative support programmes, some of which are closing soon in January 2026, from both regional and global institutions. Exhibitions  – Show Your Work Royal Society of British Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026 Deadline:  January 9

As the Caribbean steps into 2026, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners have new opportunities to deepen their practice, connect with global networks, and showcase the region’s rich artistic voices. The start of a new year is always a moment for reflection, gratitude, and intention, qualities that resonate strongly within the Caribbean art community. Over the past year, Caribbean artists have continued to navigate challenges, explore interdisciplinary approaches, and

As the year draws to a close, several grant opportunities remain open for Caribbean and international creatives, offering critical financial support across different stages of artistic practice. From emergency relief to unrestricted project funding, these programmes respond to both immediate needs and long term creative development. Creatives are encouraged to review the details carefully and apply ahead of the upcoming deadlines. Creative Resilience Fund Grant Deadline: Dece

Art Basel 2025 once again highlighted the growing presence of Caribbean and diaspora artists within global art conversations. What was once a quiet emergence has developed into a clear and confident contribution that continues to influence how the international art world thinks about identity, memory, landscape and cultural continuity. Throughout the fair, Caribbean talent stood out both in regional presentations and within major international programmes, where artists with l

Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer , has generated a lively debate online. Described by the company as a calming, billowy white imbued with serenity, the colour was intended to inspire reflection, creativity and renewal. However, some members of the public and creative community have questioned whether the choice is timely, meaningful or even a true colour. On social media, critics have argued that Pantone’s description stretches the definition of colour, labelli

The Caribbean is lighting up Miami Art Week once again. From bold visuals to boundary pushing voices, artists from across the region and its diaspora are bringing vivid colour, sharp commentary and unmistakable island energy to two of the week’s most anticipated fairs: Scope Art Fair and Untitled Art Fair. Visitors can catch it all live through December 7. Caribbean Presence at Scope Art Fair Inside Scope, Jamaican born and United States based artist O’neil Scott brings strik

Today marks the closing of Festival Color Caribe in Puerto Rico, a vibrant celebration that has, for five years, brought together artists, communities and colour in a shared expression of Caribbean creativity. Mural "Love Offense", 2025 by Luis “ Güillo ” Cruz Martes This year’s festival continued the tradition of transforming public spaces into dynamic canvases, showcasing murals that capture the spirit, history, and future of the Caribbean. From this year’s installations to

Every December, Art Basel turns Miami into a centre of global art. Galleries, collectors, curators and creators arrive to explore new work and shifting ideas. Although the fair takes place far from the islands, its influence reaches the Caribbean in meaningful ways. For Caribbean artists, Art Basel is more than a market. It offers a clear view of the themes and priorities shaping contemporary art, and it shows where Caribbean voices naturally fit within those conversations. V

On Saturday, November 22, 2025 , the Fine Art Market in Trinidad and Tobago will return with a vibrant showcase of more than sixty artists. The event will transform The Anchorage in Chaguaramas into a lively gathering place for Caribbean creativity, welcoming visitors from early morning until evening. Art by Anthony Tim via Trinidad & Tobago News Today This year’s market will bring together a wide spectrum of artistic expression. Visitors will encounter bold contemporary work

From 26 November to 2 December 2025 , the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda will once again come alive in a dazzling celebration of creativity. Now in its third edition, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week (ABAW)  continues to grow as one of the region’s most vibrant cultural festivals. The 2025 theme, “Culture in Colour” , embraces expression in its fullest sense: art that is both rooted in local heritage and open to global influence. This is not just a festival but a movem

Melissa has left its mark, but our resilience paints a new beginning. Disasters do not only disrupt lives, they threaten the creative spirit that brings our communities to life. Across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba , many artists now face the loss of their studios, tools and artworks, the very foundations of their livelihood. At Caribalent , our hearts go out to all who have been affected. We stand in solidarity with the artists whose creativity continues to be a beacon of hope for

As the fair unfolds, FUZE is filled with colour, movement and the unmistakable rhythm of Caribbean creativity. Artists, curators, collectors and art lovers from across the region gather in one lively space, celebrating the stories and perspectives that shape our shared cultural landscape. This year’s fair features an exciting blend of established and emerging talent. Each booth offers a unique world, from textured paintings and immersive installations to new digital works tha

This October, Nassau will buzz with creativity, colour, and energy as FUZE Art Fair 2025 takes over Baha Mar. From October 22 to 26, the...

Today, as CARIFESTA XV unfolds in Barbados under the theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence” , the Visual Arts Programme  emerges as...

A cultural festival of murals, music and creative community returns for its fifth edition This November, Puerto Rico will once again host...

This July, the beating heart of Santo Domingo’s creative scene will come alive once more as Caye Festival  returns to Ciudad Nueva ,...

Every so often, you stumble upon an experience that stops you in your tracks, something so vibrant, powerful and alive, it grabs hold of...

From vibrant street parades and art exhibitions to powerful conversations on heritage, justice and sustainability, this festival celebrates the region's heart and soul. Don't miss the unforgettable showcase of Caribbean excellence.

What do you get when you blend Caribbean creativity with the grandeur of a world-class cruise liner? A masterpiece in motion. Royal...