{"id":210029,"date":"2024-08-27T03:35:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T07:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=210029"},"modified":"2024-08-27T03:35:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T07:35:14","slug":"art-week-to-be-held-from-november-27-december-3-2024-in-antigua-and-barbuda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/art-week-to-be-held-from-november-27-december-3-2024-in-antigua-and-barbuda\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Week to be held from November 27 – December 3 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is excited to announce that the second edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2024<\/a> will take place from November 27 to December 3, 2024. From vibrant hues of visual art to the rhythm of live performances, the week-long celebration spotlights the blossoming art scene that makes Antigua and Barbuda a cultural gem within the Caribbean.<\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s Minister of Tourism, The Honourable Charles Fernandez, in expressing the significance of the event, said, “Art Week is a platform for showcasing all the incredible talent and creativity developed in Antigua and Barbuda. We are excited to share our culture and diverse art forms with the world – creating an avenue for our artists to shine and providing immersive art experiences for our visitors to participate in”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, can expect art presentations by new and established artists.  Over 20 different artists will showcase their creativity at Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, bringing the country\u2019s unique talents to life. Amongst the participating artists confirmed are: Visual Artists: Heather Doram MFA GCM, Stephen Murphy, Gilly Gobinet, Kelly Hull, Vincent Pryce Zifah, Maritza Martin, Carol Gordon-Goodwin, Simone Gordon, Wakida Joseph, Anfrenette Joseph, Faye Edwards, Artsy Yaadie (Stacie Shaw), Zo\u00eb Carlton, Mak\u014f Williams, Candi Coates, Glenroy Aaron, Mark Brown, Emile Hill, Dylan Elias Phillips and Guava De Art. Designers: Garrett Argent Javan, Launesha Barnes and Odelia Deazle will also feature within Art Week<\/p>

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Heather Doram, MFA, GCM<\/a> a leading contemporary Antiguan artist whose work is featured in Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2024 promotions said, \u201cI am really looking forward to celebrating Art Week here in Antigua and Barbuda.  I am elated to know that the artists and creatives will be recognized during this exciting week of activities, and that Art Week has become a staple on our calendar of events.  A warm welcome to everyone!\u201d<\/p>

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Attendees of Art Week will also have the chance to delve deeper into various art forms through immersive art and culture guided tours, art workshops and interactive sessions led by featured artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAntigua and Barbuda Art Week is truly a celebration of our nation\u2019s artists, spanning from young, emerging talents to seasoned professionals,\u201d noted Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Marketing Communications Manager, and Art Week committee member Maria Blackman. \u201cExpect to see environmentally conscious art, fashion from our younger designers, be swept up in our music and dance, discover hidden galleries, experience art through mixology, uncover the beauty of seed work from tamarind and jumbie seeds, and shop unique arts and craft. Art Week 2024 will be an awakening of all senses, and we could not be prouder to host it.\u201d<\/p>

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