Antigua & Barbuda Art Week

Antigua & Barbuda Art Week is designed around the concepts of inclusivity and engagement, ensuring the event resonates with residents of Antigua & Barbuda while captivating international audiences. The initiative seeks to elevate the arts, showing how they enrich the destination experiences offered to visitors and locals alike.

Beyond the core exhibitions, a rich calendar of art-inspired events has emerged, including student exhibits like Art Fest and Echoes, fashion shows, sip-and-paint evenings, live music, and more. This November, and particularly during Art Week, all corners of the twin islands will have art on display in some form or another – from the V.C. Bird International Airport to Redcliffe Quay, English Harbour, Jolly Harbour, Bay Gardens, Fig Tree Drive, and spaces within St John’s City. Schools, colleges, cultural centres, restaurants, and public spaces across the islands will also feature artistic contributions.

The overwhelming support of artists and the wider community has been inspiring. Over 200 pieces of art will be on display, with more than 50 registered participants involved. This includes Antiguan artists abroad, such as Toronto-based painter and graphic designer Kwame Delfish, who made waves during Art Week 2023. New to the event this year is US based creative Odessa Whitlock, whose participation is expected to inspire younger artists in Antigua & Barbuda. Music executive Portia Clarke, who will share insights into the international music industry during the Art Talk panel discussion, is also joining from the UK.

The goal is to increase visitation to the destination, and Art Week has been heavily promoted within key source markets. These efforts not only draw attention to local artists but also connect them with regional and international art communities.

This year’s edition of Antigua & Barbuda Art Week is creating a much-needed cultural outlet for creatives in the twin islands. At the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, the goal is to increase visitation to the destination, and Art Week has been heavily promoted within key source markets. These efforts not only draw attention to local artists but also connect them with regional and international art communities.

From fostering young talent through competitions to collaborating with partners and incorporating other elements of Antigua & Barbuda’s lifestyle into the programme, Art Week is a vibrant platform that supports the art community and ensures further growth. It showcases the richness of the islands’ creative scene while inviting visitors to experience the culture of this twin-island nation through art.

The next Antigua & Barbuda Art Week will take place from November 26 to December 2, 2025. Make sure you mark your calendar. Follow us on #AntiguaBarbudaArtWeek

Article written by Maria Blackmann, Marketing & Communications Manager for ABTA.