5 creative industries subsector associations officially launched

The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) has unveiled five new nonprofit associations dedicated to advancing the island’s creative industries. These associations, officially introduced at a press conference on October 22, 2025, aim to represent creative practitioners, drive sector development, and advocate for the growth of Grenada’s cultural and creative economy. The initiative stems from recommendations made at Unleash, Grenada’s national cultural and creative industries conference held in May 2023. Orlando Romain, Advisor for the Creative Economy, highlighted the extensive groundwork undertaken by GOCA over the past two years, including stakeholder consultations, legal guidance, and governance training for the associations’ boards of directors. The five associations—Innovative Multimedia Association of Grenada (IMAGND) Inc., Grenada Association of Dance, Event Planning, Promotion, Infrastructure, Coordination and Theatre (DEPICT) Inc., Grenada Association of Visual Arts and Craft (GAVAC) Inc., Grenada Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (GGCAA) Inc., and Grenada Association of Musicians, Performers and Producers (AMPP Grenada) Inc.—are member-run and independently governed. Leaders of these associations expressed gratitude for GOCA’s support and pledged to champion the interests of their creative communities. Anthony Johnson, President of GGCAA Inc., emphasized the association’s mission to elevate Grenadian cuisine through improved quality, training, and consistency. Sen. the Hon. Adrian Thomas, Minister for Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering creative excellence, urging practitioners to actively engage with their respective associations. For further details, inquiries can be directed to [email protected].