On a vibrant Wednesday evening at the historic Redcliffe Quay waterfront, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) formally kicked off the highly anticipated fourth iteration of the nation’s flagship cultural showcase, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, anchored around the evocative theme “Symphony of Colours.”
During the launch ceremony, ABTA’s representative Blackman emphasized the community-centric mission of the annual event, noting, “Antigua and Barbuda Art Week does not belong only to the Tourism Authority, it belongs to the entire arts community.” The opening night festivities delivered a dynamic lineup of homegrown creative expression, blending traditional folklore performances, stirring spoken word sets, and exclusive advance previews of the dozens of curated exhibitions scheduled to unfold across the twin-island nation over the coming days. Featured performers at the launch included the celebrated Roots Krokus Collective, award-winning local poets O’dane Doyley and Jeremiah Toussaint, and internationally recognized Antiguan artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo.
The weeklong cultural programming will resume promptly at 9 a.m. the following Thursday at V.C. Bird International Airport, with the official opening of the Rising Stars of Art exhibition, a dedicated showcase that highlights the winning entries from this year’s national Youth Art Competition, designed to elevate emerging young creative talent across the islands.
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Opens With Colourful Celebration at Redcliffe Quay
