Are you ready for festivities? The Kingston Creative Artwalk Festival promises to be the Grand Market of all Grand Markets! Arrive decked out in your festive gear to celebrate with fellow creatives, curators, artisans, artists, friends and family this holiday season right here on Water Lane Downtown Kingston!
It’s the last staging of the year but by far the least action packed with breakout sessions for the cheerful, art and history lover and cultural enthusiasts- Jonkunoo and Jonkunoo Mask Making, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Lecture at the Institute of Jamaica and a Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour that will not only take you there but to an action packed day put on by the Parade Gardens Community at Mannings Park, Fleet Street, Tivoli Murals Project and the Jamaica Museum.
Headliner Chi Ching Ching will close out the day’s festivities with a bang at The Artwalk Festival on Water Lane.
Grab a bite from some of our most trusted vendors as you rock to the beat.
Coming for more than a show? Go shopping for a keepsake from any of our Artisans at the Artisan Village. Enjoy Paint n Sip sponsored by Red Stripe Flavours and Tours of the Downtown Art District and surrounding communities. The best part? It’s completely FREE to the public and is a VIBE from 12:00 – 6:00!
Don’t miss your chance to “Discover Downtown” by hopping on the Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour to visit Beat Street, Fleet Street, the National Gallery of Jamaica and so much more. The bus also takes patrons to experience the stunning Tivoli Murals Project and the new sculpture by Camille Chedda in Parade Gardens.
For those who want to shop, browse through the Artisan Village and find unique art, jewellery, craft, clothing and paintings, or check out the items on sale from the local designers. During the day, visit the Institute of Jamaica and the National Gallery of Art or take in an Augmented Reality Mural Tour. All tours can be pre-booked on the Kulcha Connect App. Join in the free Sip and Paint, play a round of Dominoes or just take a stroll from East Street to Orange Street to admire the artwork.
Check out local bars and bistros, F&B Downtown, Nadine’s and Ambassador’s Bar for a beverage. Don’t miss out on the experience this and every last Sunday.
About the Artwalk Festival
The Artwalk Festival started in April 2018 and takes place on the last Sunday of every month in Downtown Kingston on Water Lane and Church Street. This free public arts festival celebrates murals, music, literature, film, animation, dance, fashion, culinary arts and poetry. This is a platform where Jamaican creatives come together to showcase their talents, and Kingstonians bring their families to lyme. The Festival has amazing partnerships with the City (Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation), the iconic Red Stripe Flavours brand, Catherines Peak Water, Main Events and more!
With the designation of Kingston as a UNESCO Creative City and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Designation for Reggae music, there is a real opportunity for Jamaica to create sustainable platforms for artists that will become catalysts for creative economy growth, national development and commerce. This will enable creatives to develop and capitalise on the wealth of assets that exist in Downtown Kingston, to transform the capital city and positively impact the nation.
Come out and support the culture!
What’s Next At the Artwalk
Save the date! In February, we meet again for the first Artwalk celebration of the year and then again in April for our usual Carnival festivities. If you are a creative or a business and want to get involved, contact us at [email protected] or register to be an artisan at bit.ly/artwalkvendorcall .
