Last Updated on September 10, 2024, 8:25 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: The President of Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation (FYI), Lucinda Audain attended the Creative Power Arts Conference in St Kitts hosted by the Department of Creative Economy.
The Creative Power Arts Convention was organised by the Minister of Creative Economy, et al., Samal Duggins for seven days, scheduled from August 31st to September 7th, 2024 at the St Kitts Marriott Hotel in Basseterre.
The FYI President Lucinda stated that the convention was transformative and empowering. The conference included Masterclasses supervised by 27 different industry professionals with different and unique skill set who exchanged their expertise and knowledge with the attendees.
Lucinda Audain described these sessions and noted that they were full of valuable knowledge and practical skills that will be an added value to the FYI Foundation’s Programme.
In addition to the masterclasses, the conference featured engaging seminars and presentations that explored the latest trends and developments in the creative sector. Audain said these sessions were thought provoking and also provided fresh ideas.
“I am excited to take in all of this information and share it with the foundation’s youth members,” she said. “The takeaway from this event isn’t only a win for FYI but for Sint Martin.”
Some of the industry leaders featured at the convention were Arts Educator Alexandra Darcy, Music Executive Ivan Berry, Music producers Kosine and Rvssian, award-winning Film Director Simon Fredrick, Event promoters Scott Dunn, and Dance artistic director L’Antoinette Stines, PhD, and many more.
One of the highlights of the conference for Lucinda was the opportunity to network with fellow creatives and industry experts from America and the Caribbean Diaspora. She connected with like-minded individuals, established valuable contacts, and exchanged ideas that have the potential to lead to exciting collaborations in the future.
Through her experience at the conference, Lucinda became aware of the need to develop a sustainable creative economy in the Caribbean. She believes that by investing in creativity, supporting local talents, and nurturing a thriving creative ecosystem, the region can unlock its full potential and create a vibrant future for generations to come.
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