The 2012 Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival
British Virgin Islands, 9th-14th March 2012
Dear Artisans, Sponsors and Friends!
Registration is now open for the 2012 Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival! It will take place in the British Virgin Islands from 9th-14th March 2012, and you can download the registration form from our Facebook page by following this link.
At the last festival in 2010, over 50 artisans from 15 Caribbean nations participated and more than 1,000 visitors enjoyed the activities and crafts on offer. The 2012 festival is already shaping up to be even bigger, with support from across the entire region. The fesitival brings together every interest in the Caribbean Arts & Crafts scene:
• Artisans have unique access to the BVI's vibrant market place and the priceless networking opportunities that are created by interaction with other crafts producers. An award ceremony will take place to recognize their achievements!
• The BVI Community has the opportunity to enjoy the ancient and innovative craft practices from the region's premier artisans. Traditional music and dance coupled with great Caribbean food make this festival an educational, exciting and fun family day out.
• BVI Schools are offered free space for students to display Arts and Crafts in the ‘Youth Artisan’ tent (contact us for info!).
• Shop and Boutique Buyers have unique access to the best of the Caribbean’s craft products and enjoy the opportunity to discuss trading arrangements directly with the visiting artisans
• The BVI Tourism Industry benefits hugely from the far reaching press exposure about the Festival and the BVI: numerous articles appear in international travel publications, in-flight magazines, newspapers and of course on the web!
If you would like to participate as an artisan or sponsor, please contact us and we will be delighted to discuss your requirements. You can also find our more by visiting our Facebook page.
Set the dates in your diary now - this will be a fantastic event for all comers!
The Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival is the flagship annual event of the Caribbean Artisan Network (CAN). CAN is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Caribbean Arts and Crafts.