When it comes to the work of the National Gallery of Jamaica and Quilt Performing Arts, the use of space is crucial. Both entities are currently exploring the use of non-traditional spaces. This was explained to me by Quilt's founder and artistic director, Rayon McLean, and senior curator at the National Gallery Oneil Lawrence at the recent opening of the Gallery's current exhibition - Beyond Fashion. A performance by Quilt was part of the gallery's 'Last Sundays (of the month)' function....

The Kingston Creative Artwalk and Market Street held Sunday last between 10:30 am and 4:15 pm brought the curtains down on the second staging of the Jamaica Observer Design Week JA 2018 — presented by Kohler. Thursday Social began the walk in Trench Town with a guided tour of the Trench Town Ceramics & Art Centre by ceramicist Garfield Williams. Williams spoke of his ...

Despite the state of emergency affecting a number of neighbourhoods in downtown Kingston, on Sunday it was abuzz with activities, courtesy of the Kingston Creative Artwalk and the National Gallery. People from all walks of life poured into the creative spaces filling the National Gallery with art aficionados who came out, enjoy the gallery's exhibit and performances. It was a sight to behold...

Design Week JA 2018 — presented by Kohler — continued its series of conversations Friday last at 107 Harbour Street at F&B Downtown — home of the Kingston Creative Meet-up. The space was at capacity and comprised young creative minds, design experts, architects, historians and lovers of downtown. Chief architect of the group Andrea Dempster-Chung welcomed all to the cosy space dominated by the amazing black...

It takes a lot of energy and resources to turn a hashtag into a movement. It takes even more to turn that into an economically viable, culturally contributing entity. For Kingston Creative, the wheels have been oiled and the sails hoisted, and they are well on their way. As the well-meaning group of art lovers, makers and purveyors move into the next phase of their journey, they have announced a 'hairy audacious' goal -- to raise JMD $20 million. ``When we look at what it takes to really run an organisation, to roll out mural projects, to establish a creative hub -- that takes cash. We're declaring that we will be raising this in partnership with corporate companies...

Downtown Kingston is set to come alive today with Kingston Creative, a series of events designed to have the public experience art in the streets of the city. The event is set to bring together artists, artisans and designers of all backgrounds and lay the groundwork for the development of an art district and hub for creative entrepreneurs in Downtown Kingston. The events commence at F&B Downtown, 107 Harbour Street (Swiss Stores), with original vinyl roots reggae spinning by DJ Shazad, and will then move to the Jamaica Conference Centre for a special viewing of...

Gearing up for yet another showcase of incredible local talent, Kingston Creative is excited to welcome the public to experience art in the streets of downtown Kingston. This much-anticipated, free monthly event brings together artists, artisans and designers of all backgrounds every last Sunday of the month, and lays the groundwork for the development of an art district and hub for creative entrepreneurs in downtown Kingston...

The organizers of Kingston Creative Art Walk are dedicated to continuously providing free guided tours in the developing art district of downtown Kingston. Meant to keep rhythm as the heartbeat of the city, the aggregation of artists and their wares and performances are planned to take place at every last Sunday of each month. On June 29, the second staging showed that the effort is genuine, and will hopefully find an even larger turnout the third time around....

Last weekend, in the spirit of the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, the first staging of Kingston Creative Art Walk invited the attention of over 100 patrons. Organised by Karib F.U.N.K. (a non-profit social-enterprise and development organisation encouraging artistic practice, research, creative expression, collaboration and community development), art lovers were treated to a trek featuring food, music, deejays, theatre, dance and art mounted at various locations through the streets of downtown Kingston. ``Downtown is an artist's paradise. We have a long-term vision of developing an art district with murals, performance...