Artisans excited about showcasing and promoting their merchandise on the Tourism Product Improvement Firm’s (TPDCo) upcoming ‘Craft with a Distinction’ occasion are inspired to register by October 24.
The 2025 staging takes place on November 22 at Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios, St. Ann. To register, please e-mail craftextravaganza@tpdco.org.
TPDCo Product High quality Supervisor in Ocho Rios, Kameel Bryan-Russell, advised JIS Information that individuals ought to apply early, as purposes will probably be processed on a “first-come, first-served foundation”, with emphasis positioned on product high quality and cultural relevance.
“As soon as they ship an e-mail to register, then there will probably be a response. They are going to be requested to both ship photos of the merchandise that they’ve created or we might encourage them to come back in, meet with one in all our craft officers who might interview them, take a look at the gadgets that they need to showcase after which make a dedication if they’re according to the kind of [products] that we might wish to see displayed on the occasion,” she mentioned.
As soon as chosen, profitable candidates will probably be supplied with particulars relating to fee procedures and sales space allocation.
Mrs. Bryan-Russell additional famous that ‘Craft with a Distinction’ is designed to showcase genuine Jamaican merchandise.
Based mostly on the character of the gadgets offered, artisans will probably be assigned to themed zones, together with ‘Wellness Manner’, ‘Magnificence Boulevard’, ‘Attire Avenue’, ‘Work/Tremendous Arts’, ‘Horticulture Lane’, and ‘Bikkle Village’.
“We don’t need any non-Jamaican product for show, and we additionally welcome individuals who can show the execution of their craft while on the compound of the occasion,” she mentioned.
“So, for instance, in case you are a painter, it could be superior if, on the occasion, you’d be within the course of of making a masterpiece; or in case you are any person who knits, it could be good that you simply showcase that expertise,” Mrs. Bryan-Russell added.
‘Craft with a Distinction’ was beforehand staged in Kingston and Montego Bay.
