Art and The City
Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2025
Art and the City forms part of the Arts Component for the 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival. It presents an interactive showcase of emerging Saint Lucian artists complemented by selected works of other notable artists regionally and internationally.
The city of Castries will be the central hub for everything Arts during the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival– a space to enjoy the confluence of rhythm, colour and movement. Castries will be transformed into a creative space that sets the ambience for an interactive, cross-cultural journey of artwork from local, renowned and burgeoning artists.
Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, the city of Castries will become the gallery space that features modern and contemporary genres that span visual, auditory and performing pieces. From May 01 to 11 preceding Main Stage, the multi-day event will invite artists to create an imaginative world and allow visitors and patrons to enjoy imagination and creativity in its limitless expressions. Castries– the art and cultural capital of the caribbean.
Step into a living mosaic of tradition as we honour the legacy of the late Mrs. Theresa Hall. Through a vibrant fusion of traditional folk and creole-inspired élan, we present an immersive multi-sensory celebration – from dance to our piquant gastronomic heritage, from sartorial traditions to fashion-forward creole couture. Her pioneering work brought folk dance from community into schools and tourism spaces, enriching both local heritage and cultural appreciation. Whether dancing the Lakonmèt, or adorned in a Wobe Dwiyet, her mark remains indelible as a passionate champion of our island heritage. Come as we encapsulate her enduring cultural impact in an evening of elegance, artistry, and cultural pride.
Wander through a carefully curated gallery where artistry whispers its secrets—each piece a reflection of the soul, sculpted, painted, and captured by the region’s most gifted hands. Saint Lucia’s story unfolds in bold brushstrokes, in cedar carved with reverence, in the silent poetry of a shutter’s blink—transforming through photography, fleeting instants into enduring echoes of beauty and memory.
Spoken word poetry by powerful female storytellers from Saint Lucia and beyond, challenge perspectives and inspire change, with the voices of strong male poets adding depth to the narrative. Novel, molten, perspectives clash with dark, burdened pasts to forge the unfettered promising present.
Under the kiss of the midday sun, Caliente comes alive—a vibrant fusion of rhythm, movement, and artistry. The pulse of percussions echoes through the city square, intricate Latin melodies heat up the tropical atmosphere, and dancers swirl in a fever of colour and passion, exploring connections between Latin and Caribbean influences.
Experience the heartbeat of Saint Lucia through traditional folk music, reimagined for a new generation. The beloved melodies of the fiddle and the lively shake of the shak shak intertwine with the bold sounds of the saxophone and acoustic guitar— paying homage to the past while swaying into the future.
Relive the magic of timeless Saint Lucian hits that transport us down memory lane. These homegrown tunes, which transcended borders and generations, climbed regional and international charts serve as the captivating soundtrack to the artistic talents on display.