St. George’s, November 27, 2009 (GIS) – The Grenada Government wants to give more prominence to visual art, which it describes as a crucial part of the nation’s cultural industry.
In this connection, Senator Arley Gill will be holding discussions with artists nationwide to solicit their views on a draft visual arts policy.
The policy, examined at a meeting earlier this week between Mr. Gill and several artists, is aimed at strengthening Grenada’s visual art product, the Senator said.
Mr. Gill, the Minister responsible for Culture and Information, said linking visual arts with tourism could help enhance Grenada’s foreign exchange earnings.
Minister Gill said the plan includes a vision for training and harnessing the “raw talent that is available in abundance across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.’’
Artist Dr. Oliver Benoit, who attended the meeting with Senator Gill, said that among the things needed in Grenada is a national gallery to display works of art.
At the end of the period of discussions with visual artists, the draft policy will be presented to Cabinet for approval and then tabled in Parliament.
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