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 has always been a tool to express memory, place and identity, and Cuban artist Leo Morey embraces this with every stroke. His paintings, rich with life and layered with cultural storytelling, serve as a bridge between the home he grew up in and the world he now navigates. Morey’s preferred medium, acrylic on canvas, gives him the freedom to build worlds that feel both nostalgic and vividly present. Born and raised in Cuba, Morey’s artistic voice was shaped by the textures

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

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...

The Aruba Art Fair 2025, held from 5 to 7 September in San Nicolás, transformed the town into a living canvas, turning streets, plazas and public walls into an open-air gallery that celebrates creativity, community and culture. Mural collaboration by Sake Ink and Fio Silva. Image courtesy of the artists via Instagram. This year’s edition focused on the theme of Justice, inviting artists and visitors alike to explore ideas of equity, truth and transformation. But it was the st

Independence is more than a date marked by flags and parades, it's a daily act of cultural resilience. From language and land to art and memory, what does it truly mean to be free in a postcolonial Caribbean?

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

A look into Edrin Chris Symonette’s sculptural series Salt & Skin, which explores identity, memory and the shifting shoreline of the Bahamian landscape. Using natural materials like coral, sand and pigment, Symonette invites us to listen to the sea as a storyteller and reflect on what it leaves behind

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.

UNESCO has launched the Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young...

In 2025, art fuses tradition with tech—AI-assisted creation, eco-conscious practices, and immersive experiences redefine creativity.