Want to create change in your life? Start a creative practice. The idea that you — regardless of your circumstances — have the power to choose your outcomes is a powerful mindset shift. In his new book, “12 Notes: On Creativity and Life”, veteran musician Quincy Jones highlights how creative…

“If you can see it, you can be it.” The second note in Quincy Jones’ new book, “12 Notes: On Life and Creativity” is a rallying call for parents, teachers and youth workers to be intentional about the images, tools and experiences we stock our children’s lives with. It’s also…

At this week’s Kingston Creative meetup, local designers debated the state of Jamaica’s fashion industry. The verdict: we don’t have one. Designers Carlton Brown, Kadian Nicely and lecturer Laura Jones discussed the infrastructure, supply and funding challenges that thwart the development of local fashion. “We’re doing the best with what…

Kingston Creative’s fashion-themed meetup this week featured a panel discussion with designers Carlton Brown, Kadian Nicely and Laura Jones. Jones is also a lecturer at the Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts and has held business development roles in the creative industries with JAMPRO and the Jamaica Business…

Art therapists tell us creative practice can help us heal from trauma. Leaning into our trauma creatively can also help us to discover our purpose. That shift is one of a dozen topics tackled in Quincy Jones’ new book, ’12 Notes: On Life and Creativity’. Jones’ creative credentials are legendary…

Great art inspires you. It can inspire thought, understanding, emotional release. At best, it can inspire you to take action. Maria Brito’s book, “How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold”, does all these things. Divided into four parts, the book covers the…

The stereotypical image of a creative person is a tortured soul, working alone, pursuing a fever dream. It’s time to kill that image. Collaboration is one of the keys to creative success. So says author and art advisor, Maria Brito, in her new book How Creativity Rules the World: The…

Creative Caribbean launched last week. In addition to the 7 grants for practitioners, the fund offers 4 grants to strengthen the enabling environment for creatives. Here’s a breakdown of the 4 enabling environment grants. 🧵👇🏿 1. Visual Literacy/Performing Arts For what: curricula, training, emerging institutions, programmes, content; support for cinema/theatre…

Creative Caribbean launched new grants this week. Part of a global @acpeuculture initiative, the project is being implemented by @CaribbeanUnesco @UWImona and @CARICOMorg org Here’s a breakdown of the 7 industry grants announced for creative and cultural practitioners 🧵👇🏿 1. Festival Development and Marketplace, Work Placement & Knowledge Transfer (awards…