Sarah Bretz, ContributorRoyal Caribbean has announced the expansion of its Artist Discovery Program from ship to shore, giving Bahamian artists the opportunity to bring to life the region’s culture through curated collections and performances. The next edition of the program will offer guests visiting the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island more ways to encounter the beauty of the Bahamas.
“The Artist Discovery Program will ensure we authentically reflect The Bahamas’ enduring creativity and essence at our Royal Beach Club,” said Philip Simon, President, Royal Caribbean Bahamas. “We are excited to give our guests a deeper and immersive taste of The Bahamas by embedding local art at the center of the ultimate vacation experience.”
Opportunities for artists include large-scale murals, dance performances, live music, and expressive sculptures. Artists will be prominently featured throughout the beach club.
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will be designed to offer an immersive experience of Bahamian art through designated “art districts.” The districts will introduce guests to Bahamian traditions, highlighting natural wonders, festivities, and the country’s beauty.
Both individual and teams of artists living in the Bahamas are invited to apply for consideration with mural, sculpture, musical, or performance submissions. Submissions must be completed by March 28, 2025. Applicants must send five work samples, a CV, and an artist statement to RBCPIArtistDiscoveryProgram@rccl.com to be considered.
The first round of selections will be announced in April, and the final selections will be revealed in May. Final selections will be installed at the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island by July 2025, with a grand unveiling in December 2025.
The first of Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Collection continues to take shape ahead of its opening this December.
Additional information on the Artist Discovery Program can be found here.
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