The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
Residency Overview
The Jackie Opel Legacy Lab: “Innovating Tradition, Inspiring Generations”
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) invites expressions of interest from talented musicians, dancers, and visual artists for The Jackie Opel Legacy Lab—a nine-month artist residency dedicated to preserving, reinterpreting, and expanding upon the musical legacy of Jackie Opel, the pioneer of spouge music. This residency is designed to honor Opel’s impact on Caribbean music while fostering innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and cultural preservation.
The Jackie Opel Legacy Lab will provide an inspiring space for seven selected artists to reimagine Opel’s contributions to Caribbean music, particularly spouge, and to create a new body of work that will engage contemporary audiences and future generations. The residency will include:
The culmination of the residency will feature a major public presentation and the launch of an album that showcases reimagined and original spouge-inspired works. Additional outcomes include a dance performance, an exhibition by a visual media artist, and an educational archive, preserving Jackie Opel’s legacy for future generations.
Objectives
Who Should Apply?
The residency is open to:
Residency Benefits
Application Process
To Apply:
Submit an Expression of Interest that includes:
Selection Criteria:
Deadline: Submit all materials by November 20, 2024.
Key Dates:
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Caribbean Music and Culture!
Through the Jackie Opel Legacy Lab, we are seeking visionary artists ready to innovate, educate, and share in this unique tribute to Jackie Opel. Come be a part of this transformative residency experience and help carry forward a legacy that defines our cultural heritage.
Written by: Marc Massiah
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The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
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