A movement with a mission to empower Creatives and a vision that Kingston is a Creative Capital π« #KingstonCreative #OneDowntown info@kingstoncreative.org
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1/3 What does a mural actually do for your city? Way more than you think. π
We put together a breakdown of the real, measurable impact of public murals β and the numbers might surprise you.
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2/3 π¨ Jobs β Local artists gain internationally exportable skills. Our muralists have taken commissions globally.
πΈ Tourism β Iconic murals become destination branding.
π° Business revenue β Murals can drive local business revenues up by as much as 50%.
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3/3 If your organisation, business, or community has a wall, we manage everything! Contact us:π 107 Harbour Street, Downtown Kingston π (876) 546-6943 π§ info@kingstoncreative.org and check out our work at kingstoncreative.org/murals/. Ready to commission a mural?
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1/3 Do you have the experience to help shape the next generation of Jamaican creative entrepreneurs?
Kingston Creative is calling on industry professionals to join us as mentors for the 2026 Createch Incubator!
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2/3 We're looking for mentors who:
β¨ Have 5 years of professional experience
β¨ Know the Cultural & Creative Industries
β¨ Can commit 1.5 hours/week to guide an entrepreneur
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Deadline: June 30, 2026
π Apply at bit.ly/CreatechJA
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3/3 This ESO-led incubation programme is part of Conecta Caribbean, an initiative of the CARIBEquity Facility (co-funded by IDB Lab and the European Union), supporting stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems across the region.
#KingstonCreative #CreaTech #ConectaCaribbean
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1/2 Applications are now open for the 2026 Cohort of the Kingston Creative Createch Incubator!
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Deadline: June 30, 2026
π Apply here to be a mentor or to participate as an entrepreneur: bit.ly/CreatechJA
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1/2 If you are an early stage creative entrepreneur or a in Jamaica, this incubation programme is designed to help you grow your venture through mentorship, training, funding and ecosystem support. Applications Now Open for Mentors & Entrepreneurs!
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Rainforest Caribbean has commissioned a new mural in St. Vincent and the Grenadines! Jamaican artist Anthony 'Taoszen' Smith is on location, and we can't wait to see the final! Vincentian artists working on the project are: Carlique Craigg, Christine Browne, JulaΓ© Ross,
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resilient fishing community it is today.
Thank you to our partners who made this possible, Rainforest Caribbean and Pros Paints | Sherwin-Williams SVG as well as the incredible artists. Make sure to follow this space, we can't wait to show you the final result!
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A landmark moment for Jamaicaβs Creative Economy.
We welcomed WIPO Director General Daren Tang to the Kingston Creative Hub on May 17, hosted by Andrea Chung. Discussions with muralist Yanque Yip focused on IP, creativity, and empowering Jamaican artists
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It's World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, and today we want to take a moment to celebrate the importance of Jamaica's rich culture being visible in the city.
Join Kingston Creative and support the mission to develop our cities and towns sustainably.
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Kingston Creative is pleased to announce a mural open Call in partnership with the Abilities Foundation and funded by Digicel Jamaica Foundation.
A large-scale exterior mural is being commissioned at the Abilities Foundation, an organisation supporting persons with disabilities,
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currently transforming its grounds into a wellness destination in collaboration with the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica and Island City Labs.
Submission deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Apply here: bit.ly/3R2XqMX
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We welcome submissions from artists ready to contribute to a living, growing story about what Jamaica, at its best, looks like.
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Thank you to Kerry Washington and Derek Hough for visiting Water Lane and experiencing the creativity and culture of Downtown Kingston
Havenβt been to Water Lane yet? Come explore the murals, history, and energy for yourself!
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We have special discounts for schools!
It's very important for our youth to foster an appreciation for their culture.
Book a tour on the Kulcha Connect App, at kulchconnect.com, email us at tours@kingstoncreative.org, or call us at 876-840-1287.
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Jamaica's creatives survived Hurricane Melissa with no safety net, uninsured, unregistered, overlooked. We helped changed that. Now our story is a global framework for protecting artists in crisis. π―π² Read it: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries/creatβ¦
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