Women Create the Future: F.A.M.E. Documentary Premieres in Kingston
The Film, Animation, Music and Entertainment (F.A.M.E.) Incubator programme – an initiative delivered by Kingston Creative in collaboration with the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) – has been brought to life through the premiere of the F.A.M.E. Incubator Mini-Documentary. This short feature, accompanied by a series of entrepreneur spotlights, shares the compelling journeys of women […]
AI vs. SOUL – The Future of Creative Careers
The rapidly accelerating shift of artificial intelligence is transforming creative careers, reshaping how artistic work is produced, distributed, monetized, and experienced. This looming change formed the core of the discussion at Kingston Creative’s recent meetup, “Creative Futures: How Tech is Shaping Art, Innovation, and the Creative Industries”. The networking event was funded by the Development […]
After the Storm — Why Jamaica’s Artists Need a Climate Resilience Fund
When a Category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica, it doesn’t only topple trees and cause the devastation we are so familiar with seeing on our phones and TV screens. It also silences the street dances, it cancels concerts, it stops the artisan markets, it damages the filmmaker’s equipment and floods the potter’s studio. It essentially halts [...]
CCIAJ Launches 2025 Bluedot CCI Survey Report
The Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance of Jamaica (CCIAJ), a grouping of industry associations including Kingston Creative, BIAJ, JAFTA, WIFT, JaRIA, Dream Entertainment, Montego Bay Creative Arts Network and others has officially launched the 2025 Jamaica Creative and Cultural Industries Survey Report, providing the clearest, data-driven picture yet of Jamaica’s dynamic creative economy. In attendance were representatives from JAMPRO, PIOJ, the Social Development Commission, the University of the West Indies, JBDC and the National Library of Jamaica.
MoBay Creative Placemaking Initiative Transforms Montego Bay into a Cultural Tourism Hub
Kingston Creative has announced the launch of a new Creative Placemaking Programme in Montego Bay, called Mobay Creative
Lights, Camera, Investment
How film and funding connect in Jamaica Kingston Creative hosted its monthly corporate networking event at its Coworking Space on 107 Harbour Street on July 4th, under the timely theme “Making the Movie.” This month’s event highlighted the film industry as a high-potential avenue for economic development, building on the momentum from recent festivals such as GATTFEST, […]
Reggae is Not Dead, It’s Evolving
Reggae’s evolution, global reach, and future in Jamaica What a night! On Friday, August 8th, our Coworking Space was filled to the brim with energy, passion, and the powerful pulse of our culture. We gathered our community for a Creative Meetup to tackle a big, provocative question: “Is Reggae Dead?”. From the start, it was […]
Creative Placemaking in the Caribbean: A Pathway to Development
Creative Placemaking in the Caribbean: A Pathway to Development Building cities that truly respond to the needs of their people while sustaining economic growth is one of the greatest challenges facing our region today. As a Structural Engineer and Creative Industries Consultant, I was invited to speak at Carifesta’s recent Big Conversations series “Graffiti Landscapes: […]
Your Guide to Commissioning a Mural in the Downtown Kingston Art District
If you’ve ever wandered through Downtown Kingston, you’ve likely admired the stunning murals in Water Lane that bring the city’s streets to life. These vibrant pieces of public art tell stories, celebrate culture, and contribute to employment and the revitalization of the community. The first murals were commissioned by us independently, and then new murals […]
