Art exhibition staged to recognise Week of People of African Descent
THE ORGANISATION OF the American States (OAS), in collaboration with the Youlou Arts Foundation and the St.Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) National Trust, hosted an art exhibition on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the old Public Library in Kingstown, in commemoration of the IX Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas. The event was held under the theme, “Equality that inspires, freedom that transforms, and a hemisphere that leads.”
The exhibition highlighted both historical and contemporary perspectives of African heritage and identity in the region. Attendees included cultural officials, artists, and members of the public, all gathered to celebrate and reflect on the significance of African-descended peoples’ contributions to society.
In her remarks, Administrative Technician of the OAS, Diana Browne, emphasized the deeper meaning behind the exhibition. She said the exhibition was not just a “…collection of paintings and sculptures. It is a declaration of presence, a reclamation of history, and a testament to resilience. It speaks to ancestral memory, to the profound contributions of those who came before us, and to the vibrant expressions of contemporary artists whose voices continue to shape our cultural and social landscape”.
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