Against the vibrant backdrop of Antigua and Barbuda’s highly anticipated 2026 Art Week, a special awards ceremony recently celebrated the standout creative achievements of the nation’s budding young student artists, hosted under the auspices of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. The flagship student art competition for this year’s festival carried the evocative theme “Rhythm in Colours”, designed to invite participants from communities across the twin-island nation to translate their unique perspectives, cultural connections and imaginative vision into vivid visual works that showcase the depth of emerging local artistic talent. During the ceremony, Flow Country Manager Wayne Hull took to the stage to deliver an uplifting address recognizing the critical role of youth creativity in shaping the future of Antigua and Barbuda’s thriving cultural and tourism sectors, before distributing a suite of high-demand digital devices including tablets, smartphones and laptops as coveted prizes for the competition’s top-performing artists. Following the awards presentation, all winning submissions have been moved to a dedicated public showcase titled the Rising Stars of Art Student Exhibition, which is now open to visitors and local residents at the VC Bird International Airport, giving the award-winning young creators widespread visibility among domestic audiences and international travelers transiting through the major regional transport hub.
IN PICTURES: Flow Antigua Celebrates creativity and young talent!
