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VIRTUAL ARTWALKS FROM MARCH TO JUNE

 

Kingston Creative’s monthly Artwalk festival experience goes virtual March 29th, thanks to  sponsors Sagicor, tTech and the Tourism Enhancement Fund.

The virtual experience will take place every last Sunday from March through June and will be available on Kingston Creative’s IGTV channel at 11 am – 2 pm, with performances from various artists and a showcase from vendors that will allow the audience to enjoy the arts while they shop for locally made creative products.

Persons and/or organizations interested in being a part of the series of Virtual Artwalks are encouraged to email info@kingstoncreative.org.

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The Glasgow School of Art Exhibition in Scotland will present the work of the late photographer Sandra George until June 30th. Born to Jamaican parents,  George spent the first seven years of her life here before migrating to Birmingham. Later she went to Edinburgh to live with her father.

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Former Prime Minister P J Patterson says it’s time for  The University of the West Indies, Mona to create a Faculty of the Creative Arts, with linkages to the Faculty of Humanities.

UK artist Joy Gregory, born of Jamaican parents, and the Whitechapel Gallery are recipients of the 2023 Freelands Award.

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