Events and Showcases from the Caribbean and Its Diaspora
Mar 8 2026
### Caribbean Fine Art Fair (CaFA) Barbados 2026
**Dates:** March 11–15, 2026
**Location:** Old Spirit Bond, Bridgetown, Barbados
**Description:** The 16th edition of this premier Caribbean art festival features visual art, fashion, film, performance, presentations, and workshops with over 40 artists and galleries from 12 Caribbean nations, plus Ghana, the UK, and the USA. Gala opening reception on March 11 at 6 PM, with daily hours from 10:30 AM–8 PM starting March 12.
**Links:**
- Official website and updates: [cafafair.com](https://www.cafafair.com/)
- Participating artists and events: [cafafair.com/index.php/cafafairevents2026](https://cafafair.com/index.php/cafafairevents2026)
- Exhibitor/visitor info: [cafafair.com/index.php/exhibitorinfo](https://cafafair.com/index.php/exhibitorinfo)
### ECHO Group Show Exhibition
**Opening Reception:** Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:30–6:30 PM
**Exhibition Run:** Through April 2026
**Location:** Gallery of Caribbean Art, Speightstown, Barbados
**Description:** A vibrant group exhibition featuring women painters including Catharine Cummins and others. Free public opening reception with all welcome—perfect for discovering contemporary Caribbean voices.
**Links:**
- Event details: [events.barbados.org/event/echo-group-show-exhibition](https://events.barbados.org/event/echo-group-show-exhibition)
- Additional info: [insandoutsbarbados.com/events/echo---a-group-show-exhibition](https://www.insandoutsbarbados.com/events/echo---a-group-show-exhibition)
### Paraguay: A Living Constellation of Memory
**Opening:** March 3 or 4, 2026 (exhibition launched early March)
**Exhibition Run:** Through May 2026
**Location:** IDB ArtLAC Gallery, 1300 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. (Inter-American Development Bank)
**Description:** This exhibition explores Paraguayan art across generations, including diaspora artists, blending modern/contemporary works with traditional ceramics and textiles. Open Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Ties into broader Latin American/Caribbean artistic dialogues.
**Links:**
- Official announcement and details: [iadb.org/en/news/new-exhibition-paraguay-living-constellation-memory](https://www.iadb.org/en/news/new-exhibition-paraguay-living-constellation-memory)
- Gallery info: IDB ArtLAC Gallery page (via iadb.org)
### La Biennale di Venezia 2026 – Strong Caribbean Representation
**Dates:** May 9–November 22, 2026
**Location:** Venice, Italy (Giardini, Arsenale, and various venues)
**Theme:** In Minor Keys
**Description:** The 61st International Art Exhibition features prominent Caribbean artists and pavilions, including The Bahamas Pavilion (Lavar Munroe and John Beadle), Grenada Pavilion (Edward Bowen, Arthur Daniel, and others), and main exhibition participants like Álvaro Barrington (Venezuelan-Grenadian/Haitian), Annalee Davis (Barbados), Daniel Lind-Ramos (Puerto Rico), Edouard Duval-Carrié (Haiti), and more. A major global platform for Caribbean and diaspora voices.
**Links:**
- Official Biennale site and invited artists: [labiennale.org/en/news/biennale-arte-2026-invited-artists](https://www.labiennale.org/en/news/biennale-arte-2026-invited-artists)
- Caribbean highlights coverage: [repeatingislands.com/2026/03/01/la-biennale-di-venezia-2026-representation-from-the-caribbean-region](https://repeatingislands.com/2026/03/01/la-biennale-di-venezia-2026-representation-from-the-caribbean-region)
### Art Showcase with Guerda Faustin
**Run:** Ongoing through Friday, March 13, 2026
**Location:** Central Library, Jamaica, Queens Public Library, New York, NY
**Description:** Haitian visual artist Guerda Faustin's paintings on display, celebrating Black History and Women's History Month themes. Free entry with a Queens Public Library card.
**Links:**
- Queens Library calendar and details: [queenslibrary.org/calendar/art-showcase-with-guerda-faustin](https://www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/art-showcase-with) (check site for exact event page)
### Delfina Foundation Residency Open Call – Latin America & Caribbean Artists
**Application Focus:** For residencies in autumn 2026 (Sept 21–Dec 13) and winter 2027
**Location:** Delfina Foundation, London, UK
**Description:** Fully funded 12-week residencies for artists based in Latin America, the Caribbean, or related diasporic communities in the US. Prioritizes underrepresented countries. Applications open—selections announced by June 1, 2026.
**Links:**
- Open call details and apply: [delfinafoundation.com/open-calls/current/open-call-for-artists-living-in-latin-america-the-caribbean-and-related-diasporic-communities-11](https://www.delfinafoundation.com/open-calls/current/open-call-for-artists-living-in-latin-america-the-caribbean-and-related-diasporic-communities-11)
### CARVEFEST 2026 – Barbados Wood Carving Festival
**Recent/Related Showcase:** Featured at Agrofest (recent weekend event at Queen's Park, Bridgetown) with ongoing elements into 2026
**Location:** Barbados (Mahogany Mound Studios and related venues)
**Description:** Immersive celebration of Barbadian mahogany craftsmanship, including live carving demonstrations, exhibitions, talks, and sales of intricate wood pieces. Highlights artisanal traditions in the Caribbean.
**Links:**
- Official CARVEFEST site: [carvefest246.com](https://carvefest246.com/)