Celebrating Culture in Colour

November 11-18, 2026

Follow the Colour. Follow Art Week.

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Every destination has a story. Ours is told in colour.

For eight colourful days, meet local artists, explore galleries and unexpected creative spaces, join hands-on workshops, and experience visual art alongside food, music, fashion, heritage and island culture.

Whether you are planning your visit around the arts or adding something different to your Caribbean holiday, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week offers a more creative way to experience the destination.

 CHOOSE YOUR ART WEEK EXPERIENCE​

FOLLOW THE ART TRAIL
Create your own journey through participating galleries, studios, exhibitions, installations and creative spaces across Antigua.

Discover established artists and emerging talent, see new exhibitions and visit some of the places inspiring their work. Use the Art Trail Guide to find participating locations, opening hours and featured experiences.

 Art Trail Map

MEET THE ARTISTS
Go beyond the finished work and discover the people and stories behind it.

Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, designers and mixed-media artists through exhibitions, artist talks, studio visits, demonstrations and the Meet the Artist video series.
WATCH THE MEET THE ARTIST SERIES 

GET CREATIVE

Art Week is not only something to see. Join guided painting experiences, artist demonstrations, mask-making, sculpting, sustainable-art activities and other workshops presented throughout the week.
Some experiences require advance booking and have limited spaces.

EXPERIENCE ART AND FLAVOUR

Discover the connection between visual art, local food, cocktails and music at Flavours and Canvas, the Heritage Quay Artisan Market, the Local Shop and Tasting Bar and other creative gatherings.

DISCOVER CULTURE THROUGH ART

Experience the heritage, traditions and contemporary creativity of Antigua and Barbuda through public art, fashion, performance, student exhibitions and community-based experiences.

Look out for the artist-designed doors of the Dual Threshold Doors installation at selected locations along the Art Trail.

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ART WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

SYMPHONY OF COLOURS

Kick off Art Week at historic Redcliffe Quay with an evening of visual art, live painting, cultural performances and storytelling. Experience The Story of the Jam Bull by the Rootz Krokus Collective, followed by evening access to participating galleries throughout Redcliffe Quay.

 

Wednesday, November 11
6:30 p.m.
Redcliffe Quay

 

 

Free entry

THE RISING STARS OF ART

Discover Antigua and Barbuda through the eyes of its young artists as the student art competition winners are revealed. Selected works will be exhibited at V. C. Bird International Airport, showcasing the destination’s emerging creative talent to travellers.

 


Thursday, November 12 – and ongoing during Art Week
9:00–10:30 a.m.
V.C. Bird International Airport

 

 

Free entry

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES EXHIBITION

Present and past Art and Design students, with Mark Brown

 

Thursday, November 12 
10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Golden Grove 

 

 

Free entry

OUT OF THE KROKUS BAG JAM BULL MASK-MAKING WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION STUDENTS EDITION

Create your own JamBull mask while learning about its history, symbolism and place in Antigua’s Carnival tradition. A hands-on cultural experience designed for young creatives and school groups. All materials provided.

 

Thursday, November 12 
10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Mako Fine Art Gallery 

 

 

Fee: $25

GOOD HUMANS 268 SUSTAINABLE ART WORKSHOP

Sustainable Art is a hands-on creative activity where participants transform recyclable and repurposed materials into a collaborative artwork while learning the value of reducing, reusing and recycling.

 

Thursday, November 12 
12:30 p.m.
John Hughes 

 

 

 

Free Entry

OUT OF THE KROKUS BAG JAM BULL MASK-MAKING WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION

Enjoy an immersive evening of mask making, culture, music, movement and storytelling. Create your own JamBull mask while exploring the tradition behind it. All materials are provided, with wine and light refreshments included.

 

Thursday, November 12 
6:00 pm 
Mako Fine Art Gallery 

 

Fee: $100

ART TRAIL BUS TOUR

Explore Antigua’s creative scene on a guided journey connecting galleries, artists and cultural spaces, with stops including Makŏ Fine Art Gallery, Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies, Good Humans 268 and Rotten Hill Studio.

 

Friday, November 13
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Boarding @ Redcliffe Quay

 

EC$100, including light refreshments
RESERVE YOUR PLACE 
-Pay Online on TickeTing
-Or in Person at Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority 1-268-562-7600

BIND YOUR STORY: A PERSONALIZED NOTEBOOK-MAKING WORKSHOP

Come create something that’s truly yours. In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll design and bind your own handmade notebook, personalize the cover, and learn the basics of perfect binding along the way. All materials are provided, plus a complimentary mocktail or cocktail.

 

Friday, November 13
6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Local Shop and Tasting Bar, Bay Gardens 

 

Fee: $140

OUT OF THE KROKUS BAG OPEN MIC, SPOKEN WORD, POETRY

Enjoy an immersive evening of mask making, culture, music, movement and storytelling. Create your own JamBull mask while exploring the tradition behind it. All materials are provided, with wine and light refreshments included.

 

Friday, November 13
6:00 p.m.
Mako Fine Art Gallery 

 

Free Entry

HERITAGE QUAY ARTISAN MARKET

Shop locally made art, craft and creative products at an afternoon marketplace presented by Antigua Cruise Port. Meet local makers and take home a piece of Antigua and Barbuda.

 

Saturday, November 14
2:00–6:00 p.m.
Heritage Quay

 

 

Free entry

OUT OF THE KROKUS BAG WOOD SCULPTING WORKSHOP

Artist Demonstrations Meet the artists and experience wood sculpting, mask making and painting techniques up close. Sculpting Workshop Create your own wooden piece while learning sculpting techniques directly from the artists. All materials are provided, with wine and light refreshments included.

 

 

Saturday, November 14
3:00–5:30 p.m.
Mako Fine Art Gallery

 

 

Fee: $100

ART BATTLE

Watch creativity unfold live as artists turn ideas into finished works, alongside local products, food and the vibrant atmosphere of the Local Shop and Tasting Bar at Bay Gardens.


Saturday, November 14
4:00–9:00 p.m.
Local Shop and Tasting Bar, Bay Gardens

 

 

Free entry

OUT OF THE KROKUS BAG WOOD SCULPTING WORKSHOP

Artist Demonstrations Meet the artists and experience wood sculpting, mask making and painting techniques up close. Sculpting Workshop Create your own wooden piece while learning sculpting techniques directly from the artists. All materials are provided, with wine and light refreshments included.

 

Saturday, November 14
5:00 p.m.

 

 

Fee: $125

FLAVOURS AND CANVAS

Where culinary creativity meets visual art. Enjoy a guided painting session with local food, cocktails and music in a relaxed beachfront setting. No experience required.

 

 

Saturday, November 14
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Dennis’s Beach Bar and Restaurant

EC$165 per person
Special group pricing available

Reserve Your Space Now:
-Pay Online on TickeTing
-Or in Person at Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority 1-268-562-7600

CHILL AND PAINT

Mako Fine Art’s signature immersive art experience
The blending texture painting and ambient sound in a relaxed Caribbean gallery atmosphere. Guided by artist Mako, guests explore colour, layering and self-expression while creating an original textured artwork in a calm, pressure-free setting.

 

Sunday, November 15
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Mako Fine Art Gallery

 

Fee: EC$125
Limited Space available 
18+ only
RSVP: 783-3000

POETRY THEATRE

Village Voice of the Street
The blending texture painting and ambient sound in a relaxed Caribbean gallery atmosphere. Guided by artist Mako, guests explore colour, layering and self-expression while creating an original textured artwork in a calm, pressure-free setting.

 

Sunday, November 15
6:00 p.m.
Mako Fine Art Gallery

 

Fee: EC$50

BE

Fashion and Art
BE (Boutique Experience) transforms the traditional fashion event into an intimate experience one where the garments are only the beginning. Come discover the artistry behind the designers , indulge in the atmosphere, connect with like minded creatives, and experience fashion beyond the runway.


Sunday, November 15
7:30 pm 
Henre Designs | Belmont

 

 

Fee: TBC

ART TRAIL BUS TOUR

Art After Dark
See another side of Antigua’s creative scene on an evening Art Trail experience connecting galleries, cultural spaces and local flavour. Featured stops include Quay Studio and Bay Gardens.

 

Tuesday, November 17
6:30–10 p.m.
Boarding @ Redcliffe Quay

 

EC$100
RESERVE YOUR PLACE 
-Pay Online on TickeTing
-Or in Person at Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority 1-268-562-7600

Explore All Art Week Events

Art Week continues across participating galleries, studios and creative spaces with exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, performances and artist-led experiences.

Please note: Event information may change as new experiences and programme details are confirmed. Check the online calendar before attending and book early for ticketed activities and limited-capacity workshops.

PLAN YOUR ART WEEK ESCAPE

FIND A PLACE TO STAY

Stay close to the colour with accommodation ranging from intimate boutique properties to beachfront resorts.

EXPLORE MORE OF THE DESTINATION

Make more of your visit with 365 beaches, historic sites, sailing experiences, local cuisine and unforgettable adventures across Antigua and Barbuda.
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