The third edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week opened last evening at historic Redcliffe Quay with ‘Symphony of Colours’, an evening featuring live music, cultural performances, spoken word, and opening remarks from tourism and culture officials.
Speaking on the importance of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority CEO, Colin C. James said, “Antigua and Barbuda Art Week is a celebration of who we are, it is a celebration of our spirit, it brings together people – locals, visitors, dreamers, creators and the ‘I can’t draw a straight-line crowd’. And that is the magic of it, there is something here for everybody.”
He noted that, “what the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has done with this event is to highlight the depths of our talent here in these two beautiful islands – the beauty of our heritage and the power of the arts – to build bridges, spark conversations and unite us as a people”.
Director of Culture in the Department of Culture, Khan Cordice, also spoke on the role of the arts, saying, “Initiatives like these are much more than just showcases, they are investments, in imagination, innovation and national identity. They open doors for creators across generations to experiment, express, and elevate their craft. Whether through the stroke of a brush, the movement of a hand, the rhythm of the heart, or the music that becomes their canvas, our artists prove that colour is just something we see, it is something we feel.”
He thanked the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority team for their “continued belief in the power of the arts, to tell our story to the world. Our growing partnership between the Department of Culture and The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority continues to demonstrate what is achievable when culture and the arts, and tourism work hand in hand.”
Guests enjoyed performances by O’dane Doyley, Lael Farrell, Maurisha Potter, Vaughn Parker, RT Performers, the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Culture’s Cultural Performers, and the Point and Villa Iron Band.
