CALL FOR ARTISTS: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ART WEEK RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR AS A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE IN COLOUR
The
is inviting artists, art galleries, and creative organisations to be a part of the third edition of
, taking place from November 26 – December 2, 2025. Being held under the theme ‘Culture in Colour’,
allows the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority to strategically spotlight the heritage, culture and arts of the destination to visitors seeking out experiential and immersive experiences, while providing artists with a platform to showcase their work and connect with a wider audience.
“Antigua and Barbuda Art Week gives our artists an opportunity to tell their stories, engage new audiences, and be part of an experience that beautifully blends culture, tourism, and creativity,” said Maria Blackman, Marketing Communications Manager at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. “Working with the Ministry of Creative Industries and the Department of Culture, our Heritage and Culture pillar team is thrilled to open this call for new and established artists, who want to inspire others, and share the beauty of our twin-island paradise through their amazing and intriguing work.”
The call is open to visual artists, photographers, muralists, sculptors, installation artists, and digital creatives, as well as fashion designers, performing artists, musicians, poets, dancers, and artisans. Selected artists will have the opportunity to participate in the week’s featured activities, including:
at the V.C. Bird International Airport and within St. John’s City, spoken word, dance, and musical performances at
throughout the community,
with painting sessions guided by prominent local artists and infused with mixology and culinary elements, workshops and a televised
designed for professional development and engagement with creatives in the community. With community engagement at its heart, creatives are also invited to organise and submit details of their events taking place within the period of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week.
Artists participating in Antigua and Barbuda Art Week benefit from promotional support, media coverage, and opportunities to connect with other creatives, cultural influencers, and art-lovers.
Interested artists are encouraged to complete the online registration form available here:
to be considered for participation. The deadline for early submissions is July 24, 2025. Additional information on the event schedule, and the Official Partners of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, will be released in the coming months. For more information on submissions or to become an
, contact the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority on 1 268 562 7600. Follow @AntiguaBarbudaArtWeek on Instagram and Facebook, and visit www.visitantiguabarbuda.com.
This story was first published by Antigua News on July 15, 2025: antigua.news/2025/07/15/call-for-artists-antigua-and-barbuda-art-week-returns-for-its-third-year-as-a-celebration-of-culture-in-colour. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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