Creative Economy Minister Celebrates Success of Creative Arts Fund
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Minister of the Creative Economy, the Honourable Samal Duggins, celebrated the success of the Creative Arts Fund and announced the upcoming Creative Power Arts Convention during the St. Kitts and Nevis National House of Assembly on Friday, August 02, 2024.
Hon. Samal Duggins.
Minister Duggins’ Achievements
To date, the creative arts fund has assisted well over 50 creatives after being launched earlier this year in advancing their creative endeavours. Whether it was craft personnel that wanted to improve their skill set, musicians that wanted to buy studio equipment, photographers and videographers that wanted to buy equipment, agencies trying to put on events for training and development, we have assisted well over 50 creatives just this year alone.
Upcoming Creative Power Arts Convention
The minister also shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming Creative Power Arts Convention, expressing that he and his ministry are thrilled about the event. The convention will bring together top talent from various industries across the Caribbean to the islands, where twenty-eight facilitators will provide training for our creatives. These facilitators will cover a range of fields, including dance, event promotion, touring, modelling, and fashion design.
Convention Details
The convention is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 07, 2024, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.
Conclusion
Minister Duggins’ commitment to revitalising and strengthening the creative sector is evident in the success of the Creative Arts Fund and the upcoming Creative Power Arts Convention. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and development of the creative industry in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Creative Arts Fund?
A: The Creative Arts Fund is a program launched earlier this year to assist creatives in advancing their creative endeavours.
Q: What kind of assistance does the Creative Arts Fund provide?
A: The Creative Arts Fund provides assistance to creatives in the form of funding for equipment, training, and events.
Q: What is the Creative Power Arts Convention?
A: The Creative Power Arts Convention is an upcoming event that will bring together top talent from various industries across the Caribbean to the islands, providing training for our creatives.
Q: When is the Creative Power Arts Convention taking place?
A: The convention is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 07, 2024, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.