Jazz organizers note demand for arts

ST. LUCIA:  Local talent to be strengthened via a variety of Master classes.
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival will host Master classes and workshops for artists and artisans.
Director of the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, Louis Lewis, said the unique display of talent from all cross sections of the arts will be strengthened by the teaching modules.
“You will see in this year’s arts component [that there is] a capacity building aspect. That is deliberate to ensure that there is some longevity and sustainability in the festival. We can learn from the masters and let those who are up and coming understand the best techniques and take it forward.”
There will be training by internationally recognized personalities in theatre arts, dance, music and fashion. The arts community is being encouraged to make the best of these opportunities.
“I think what we are having this year is a unique display of attractive, professional, high quality, internationally recognized, arts within the festival. And from the feedback that we are getting, the demand is quite strong. People are coming out to see something unique and different.”
The launch of the arts and educational component of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival took place on Monday at the St. James’s Club Morgan Bay.