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May 2026 Opportunities for Artists
May 2026 brings a wide range of opportunities for artists working across visual art, digital practice, film and interdisciplinary fields. From major international grants and residencies to open calls and competitive awards, this month highlights multiple pathways for creative development, funding and global visibility. Opportunities are grouped below to support easier navigation and selection. Exhibitions and open calls Feminitt Caribbean Open Call Safe Cycle Week Exhibition
Caribbean Artists Look Ahead to the Venice Biennale 2026
As the next edition of the Venice Biennale approaches, running from May 9 to November 22, 2026, attention turns once again to the artists shaping the future of contemporary art, including voices from the Caribbean and its diaspora. Held every two years in Italy, the Biennale remains one of the most influential platforms in the art world, bringing together international artists, curators, and audiences. The 2026 edition is expected to continue this global dialogue, with growin
April Opportunities You Can’t Miss
This April, Caribbean artists have a range of exciting opportunities to expand their practice, gain international exposure, and access funding. From fully funded residencies to international competitions and grants, here’s what’s open this month. Exhibitions Caribbean Creatives Exhibition Annual exhibition showcasing Caribbean and African diaspora visual artists. Early submissions are encouraged due to limited space. Deadline: April 26, 2026 Location: Urban Art Gallery, Phi
Aaron Trotman: Drawing Beyond the Visible
Barbadian artist Aaron Trotman works at the intersection of precision and perception. Using pencil as his primary medium, he produces highly controlled portraits that extend beyond surface representation. His drawings are not simply images to be viewed, but works that shift depending on how they are encountered. Omenala IV, charcoal and ultraviolet ink on paper by Aaron Trotman. Image courtesy of the artist via Instagram. At the centre of his practice is the use of ultraviol
From Grenada to Venice: What This Moment Means for Caribbean Art
At first glance, it might seem like just another international exhibition. But the Venice Biennale has long been one of the most influential platforms in the global art world. It is a space where countries shape how they are seen, culturally and creatively. This year, Grenada returns once again. And while it may read as a national milestone, the significance stretches far beyond one island. Grenada Pavilion Venice 2025. Courtesy GAC Grenada Arts Council More than representati
Osmeivy Ortega: A Distinct Voice in Contemporary Printmaking
Osmeivy Ortega is a Cuban artist known for his refined approach to engraving and printmaking, particularly woodcut. His work stands out for its strong visual language and careful attention to texture, contrast, and form. Trained at San Alejandro Academy and later at Instituto Superior de Arte, Ortega has built a practice that combines technical discipline with symbolism. Animals appear often in his compositions, serving as quiet references to emotion, instinct, and the connec
What World Art Day Means for Caribbean Artists Today
At first glance, World Art Day feels like a celebration. A moment to pause. To admire. To share beauty across timelines and borders. But for Caribbean artists, the day carries a quieter question: Who gets to be seen? While art from this region is rich with history, movement, and meaning, it is still too often treated as peripheral in global conversations. Collected as aesthetic, but not always respected as discourse. Celebrated in moments, but rarely sustained in systems. Wor
A Collage of a Country: The Work of Jessica Whittingham
In a single glance, it feels familiar, almost nostalgic. Scenes of everyday life unfold across the canvas: figures in motion, shared spaces, quiet domestic moments. But to stop there would be to misunderstand what is actually happening. What you’re looking at is not just an image. It is a collage. This is the work of Bahamian artist Jessica Whittingham. Her practice draws from everyday moments, shared spaces, and the quiet patterns of daily life. But instead of presenting the
What Caribbean Art Needs More of Right Now
Conversations about Caribbean art often gravitate towards visibility. Who is being shown, who is being collected, who is travelling, who is being written about abroad. While visibility matters, it is not the most urgent need. The current moment calls for something quieter and more foundational. What Caribbean art needs right now is not acceleration, but conditions. One of the most pressing needs is time. Time to research, to experiment, to fail without consequence, to return
Tactile Living: Using Textures to Transform Your Home and Mindset
The Caribbean is a symphony of textures. From the rough grains of sunbaked coral walls to the smooth silk of tropical flowers, the region’s tactile richness has long inspired creativity and calm. Bringing this sensory world into your home doesn’t just enhance aesthetic appeal, it can shift your mindset, foster mindfulness, and awaken creativity. 1. Embrace Natural Fibers Think beyond cotton and polyester. Linen, raffia, jute, and sisal are staples in Caribbean décor for a rea
Supporting Caribbean Artists Beyond Buying Art
Buying art matters. It sustains artists directly, affirms the value of their labour and allows many to continue their practice. For those who are able to buy, it remains one of the most meaningful forms of support. However, not everyone has the financial means to collect art. Limiting support to purchasing alone risks excluding large parts of the community and narrowing how we understand care for culture. Caribalent exists because we believe Caribbean culture is not a commodi
Designing with Nature: Sea Breezes, Light & Local Materials
A visual guide to creating airy, grounded spaces using island climate and natural elements to your advantage In the Caribbean, design is...
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