My Journey into Art: A Passion That Became My Foundation
My love for art wasn’t something I always knew I had. In fact, it wasn’t until about 20 years ago, while I was studying economics, that I began to realise how much art and culture meant to me. I grew up in a home where literature and culture were ever-present – my parents were more […]
Supporting Caribbean Arts and Culture: My Insights and Tips for Making a Lasting Impact
As someone deeply connected to the Caribbean, I’ve seen both the vibrancy of our arts and culture and the challenges that threaten their survival. Caribbean artists, cultural institutions, and heritage sites are in a constant struggle to sustain themselves amid limited public funding and a lack of philanthropic infrastructure, compounded by global competition for resources. […]
The Creative Edge: Preparing Your Winning Pitch or Project
Dr. Marielle Barrow-Megan, Founder and Director of Caribbean In Transit, has over 15 years of experiencing helping Caribbean creatives to make their ideas reality. She joined the CCF team for a workshop called The Creative Edge, sharing insights on crafting successful proposals and presenting impactful projects. Here are Dr. Barrow-Megan’s top tips: 1. Start with […]
Caribbean Unity in Action: Creativity, Collaboration, and Resilience
As part of our partnership with the Caribbean Broadcast Union, the CCF recently hosted a press conference with the grantees from our first round of grants and members of the regional media. The 16 grantees, from Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, updated the media on their projects and the larger […]
Uniting Art and Conservation: Blaqmango Consultants’ Innovative Environmental Project
From August to October 2024, Blaqmango Consultants brought together the talents of three Jamaican textile and fibre artists—Ammoy Smith, Danaree Greaves, and Kacy-Ann Blake. Through engaging communities, inspiring youth, and showcasing innovative art practices; the initiative highlighted the vital role cultural expression can play in addressing environmental challenges such as marine pollution and natural resource […]