Visual Artist Stephen Murphy invites residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the week saying, “Come out and experience the incredible works of our local artists, each piece telling a unique story shaped by island life and imagination. Let the art inspire you!”
A special exhibition pop-up for Art Week will be the Barracks Studio in Redcliffe Quay, which will honour the work of late Antiguan and Barbudan artists, preserving their legacy and contribution to the nation’s cultural identity.
“At Barracks Studio expect a powerful retrospective honouring the legacy of fallen Antiguan artists. Step into a moving celebration of vision and voice, featuring the timeless works of E.T. Henry, Frank Walters, Jill Walker, Taylor Hikin, and more. Their art lives on, come witness the stories they left behind”, says Murphy.
He adds,“In a dedicated room, visitors can explore artwork by local Antiguans and Barbudans, a living dialogue between past and present. It’s a must-see, especially for young people, as it offers a rare opportunity to connect with the nation’s cultural roots. This is more than an exhibition; it’s a journey through time, showing where we come from and where we are going, from history to now.”
At V. C. Bird International Airport, the ‘Expressions of Art and Fashion’ Exhibition will highlight the work of the top student artists in the Art Week Student Art Competition, as well as other visual artists and fashion designers in the twin-islands.
Galleries and studios across the island to include, The Quay Studio, Margrie Hunte, Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery, Art House, Rotten Hil Studio Art Gallery, Gunpowder House Art Gallery, Jan Farara Art Gallery, Gilly Gobinet Art, Julees Restaurant’s Art and Culture Village, Makŏ Fine Arts, Zemi Art Gallery, Guava De Art, Goodhumans268 and Studio One and Studio Two at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies’ Dr Alister Francis Campus, will also be showing work.
“This year, we are not only celebrating the creativity that exists here at home but also developing meaningful connections with artists outside of Antigua and Barbuda, creating new opportunities for growth and collaboration”, said Art Week Lead and Marketing Communications Manager at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Maria Blackman.
Art Week 2025 will feature exciting contributions from the Antigua and Barbuda diaspora and the neighbouring Caribbean Island of Nevis. Returning Diaspora artists include Kwame Delfish from Canada, and Odessa Whitlock from the USA. Artist Vaughn Anslyn born in the Island of Nevis, where he has become a household name when it comes to art, will also be present for Antigua and Barbuda Art Week.
Delfish will appear on the panel discussion: ‘The Future of Caribbean Creativity’. Meanwhile, artist Odessa Whitlock teams up with Vaughn Anslyn and Grandma Mirie for the interactive sip, paint and culinary experience ‘Shades and ChARTCuterie’, at Julees restaurant.
This year also introduces the ‘Heart for Art’, as well as other art installations and murals that will provide must-see photo stops. Fashion Designer Garrett Javan will also present a private showing of his latest collection – ‘ZOIGE’.
Art Week 2025 audiences can look forward to live performances by musicians, dancers, sip and paint experiences, photography, craft, workshops, a panel discussion and more.
Open Studios and Galleries: Meet the artists in their studios and galleries ( view the map here)
Art Demonstrations and Workshops: with Gilly Gobinet, and Good Humans 268.
The full event schedule, and Hotel Packages starting from US$259 per night are now available on visitantiguabarbuda.com
