Nassau: Caribbean Art Destination

By: - January 17th, 2013

NASSAU has long been a hub of Caribbean tourism, but it’s now starting to draw for a new reason: art. As the creative sector continues to grow in the Bahamas, those who venture beyond Bay Street are starting to find a vibrant art scene. And Caribbean Journal talked to some of the Bahamians who are working to make Nassau, particularly its downtown, into the Caribbean’s art capital. Watch the video above. — CJ

 

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