While doing pre-work ahead of writing my column this week, I thought I’d lively up the tedious organizing and filing by sharing links to every CREATIVE SPACE since the column became a feature – every other Wednesday – in my island’s top (sometimes only) local daily, the Daily Observer. You know, In case you missed it. I thought I’d make it more interesting for myself (let’s call it research and analytics) by ranking most popular (views, shares, likes, comments) to least (*crickets*). Where the column has made the front page (either with art or text), and/or where there’s a video component, I’ve included that.

CREATIVE SPACE #9 of 2020 – CHAVEL THOMAS: BURNING BOUNDARIES
“Out of all the features I’ve ever been blessed with – THIS?! I will forever hold dear to my heart. The fact that I only represent ONE of so MANY DOPE creatives here at home/from the 268, I take this as a win for ALL of us. THE COVER AND TWO SPREADS IN OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS?! This is CRAZY! I hope this is just only the beginning for us 268 creatives to finally be seen. Thank you @jhohadli for this amazing feature.”
Chavel Thomas, featured in Chavel Thomas: Burning Boundaries (instagram)
CREATIVE SPACE #13 of 2021 – FOOD IS CULTURE/EAT ‘N LIME
CREATIVE SPACE #2 of 2021 – MIRANDA ASKIE DESIGNS: NOT COOKIE CUTTER
CREATIVE SPACE #11 of 2021 – ARGENT IS READY TO WEAR
CREATIVE SPACE #8 of 2021 – “THAT’S WHY I DO PORTRAITS…EVERYBODY HAS A STORY”
CREATIVE SPACE #9 of 2021 – #ARTISTCHALLENGE; WHAT CAUGHT MY EYE
CREATIVE SPACE #6 of 2020 – IN CONVERSATION WITH THE (ACTING) DIRECTOR OF CULTURE
CREATIVE SPACE #3 of 2020 – ART IN TIMES OF TRAUMA
CREATIVE SPACE #1 of 2020 – SPILLING INK
CREATIVE SPACE #12 of 2020 – ART, MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER 2 (THE PANDEMIC SERIES)
CREATIVE SPACE #4 of 2020 – ART, MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER

CREATIVE SPACE #15 of 2020 – MADE OF CLAY
CREATIVE SPACE #11 of 2020 – IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT NETFLIX
“While having a late breakfast I was reading my local newspaper today and almost dropped ma plate when I saw my name in a beautiful write up about local Antiguan and Barbudan films, a review of me and a few words highlighted by Antiguan book writer, artist and so much more @Johadli gave me an overwhelming warmth and love within unexplainable. I always reverence this lady’s credit line one in fashion reverence Ms. Wintour. Major #thankyouthankyouthankyou The praises for local film is one I take seriously because it helps us more as an encouragement in what we do – all artists takes these write up serious if firm about being an artist. Big up everyone in the write up and I personally look forward for many more support, support to this film industry here on Antigua/Barbuda especially financial support.”
Francoise Bowen, featured in ‘It’s Not All About Netflix’ (instagram)
CREATIVE SPACE #5 of 2021 – SMALL AXE, BIG TALENT
CREATIVE SPACE #8 of 2020 – ARIANNE WHYTE: TURNING DEVASTATION TO OPPORTUNITY
“I am featured in today’s issue of the Daily Observer of Antigua and Barbuda. Please read and share this beautiful write up by Ms. Joanne Hillhouse.”
Arianne Whyte, featured in Arianne Whyte: Turning Devastation to Opportunity (instagram)
CREATIVE SPACE #14 of 2020 – WHETTING YOUR APPETITE
CREATIVE SPACE #22 of 2020 – GRAPHIC DESIGN AND THE ART OF STORYTELLING
CREATIVE SPACE #4 of 2021 – HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
CREATIVE SPACE #2 of 2020 – CENTERING US, YEAR ROUND
CREATIVE SPACE #7 of 2020 – ANTIGUAN AND BARBUDAN ART OF THE CENTURY
CREATIVE SPACE #3 of 2021 – #OURBOOKS #OURVOICES #OURBESTSELLERS
CREATIVE SPACE #5 of 2020 – eREADING ON LOCKDOWN
CREATIVE SPACE #7 of 2021 – CREATING SPACE FOR LITERARY EXPRESSION
CREATIVE SPACE #10 of 2021 – THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION
CREATIVE SPACE #12 of 2021 – TIMMY TIME’S COCKTAIL CREATIONS
CREATIVE SPACE #14 of 2021 – BEYOND TALK?
CREATIVE SPACE #16 of 2020 – TALKING MUSIC WITH DJ JIME
CREATIVE SPACE #13 of 2020 – SAY THEIR NAME: IN MEMORIAM
CREATIVE SPACE #18 of 2020 – A TALE OF TWO KINGS
CREATIVE SPACE #21 of 2020 – A BRIEF HISTORY OF CALYPSO IN ANTIGUA
CREATIVE SPACE #19 of 2020 – “LET ME TELL YOU A STORY”
CREATIVE SPACE #20 of 2020 – GENDER + ART + ACTIVISM = GENDARTIVISM
CREATIVE SPACE #10 of 2020 – INSIDE PUBLISHING WITH THREE CARIBBEAN AUTHORS
CREATIVE SPACE #17 of 2020 – THE VIEW FROM HERE
CREATIVE SPACE #1 of 2021 – ARTS SUPPORT: WALKING THAT TALK
It’s interesting to see which category of subjects seem to perform well (visual arts) and less well (a mix of art topics, lit arts, calypso). Good to know.
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