Kingston Creative has launched the Caribbean Creative Network (CCN), a public, online searchable database of cultural and creative industry artists and actors.
The new platform is sponsored by IDB Lab, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and American Friends of Jamaica.
A total of 370 creators from 21 countries across the Caribbean are already listed on the network. Their portfolio can be viewed at www.caribbeancreativenetwork.org.
“This new database is essential to strengthening the digital footprint of Caribbean artists, making our work more visible to potential clients, investors and colleagues,” said Tahja Winkle, a Jamaican animator and visual artist.
“Visibility opens up opportunities and opportunity gives access to income. Our ability to compete with our international peers in the digital marketplace is now strengthened. If the Caribbean is serious about sustainable development, empowering our creators to reach a global audience with our work (without requiring large amounts of seed capital) is essential.”
CCN’s aim is to create a way for creators to access the international market. This should ultimately improve the ability of artists to earn from their creativity, develop their creative businesses and stimulate the growth of the creative economy in the region.
Congratulations to the Kingston creative team
