Antigua and Barbuda Students Take Part in Art Exchange with Jersey

Three students from the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS), accompanied by their art tutor Mark Brown, Head of the Department of Fine Arts and Creative Studies, are representing Antigua and Barbuda in a collaborative art exchange with Jersey, using creativity to build connections between young people and celebrate the culture and identity of both islands.

Joyce Murray-Watkins, Trinity Hughes and Tse Pigott are working alongside artists on a public mural at Elizabeth Marina under the theme “Safe Haven Across the Sea”. The first phase of the exchange runs from 19 to 24 July, including collaborative mural work, cultural activities and community engagement. In October, the Jersey artists will travel to Antigua and Barbuda to work with their counterparts on a second mural ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 and Antigua Art Week. The exchange aims to

strengthen artistic development and cultural understanding while exploring shared ideas of identity, community, belonging and island life.

The Honourable Daryll S. Matthew, Minister of Education, said:

“Education flourishes when it is enriched by culture, creativity, and collaboration. This partnership between ABCAS and Jersey demonstrates our shared commitment to preparing the next generation through meaningful international engagement and artistic excellence. I am delighted to see Joyce, Trinity and Tse represent our country through their creativity.

Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Kingdom, said:

“This art exchange demonstrates how the relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and Jersey continues to deepen and create meaningful opportunities for our young people. From leadership and sport to education and now the visual arts, these partnerships are allowing young Antiguans and Barbudans to share their talents, broaden their experiences and build lasting international connections”.