The Caribbean region has once again been thrusted into the global creative industries spotlight, as Founder of CultureCon and the Creative Collective NYC (TheCCNYC), Imani Ellis, has publicly shared that she has selected the country of Grenada for her highly-anticipated 2024 Creative Residency. The announcement of her visit to the Spice Isle comes on the heels of a record-breaking and star-studded CultureCon Experience in New York in early October \u2013 the biggest conference for Black Creatives in the United States.<\/p>\n
Ellis\u2019\u00a0Creative Residency<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 an annual trip that is inspired by her mentor, James Baldwin\u2019s move to Paris in 1948 \u2013 is an opportunity for the power influencer and communications savant to rest, recharge and play. In a recent radio interview with US media maven Angie Martinez, Ellis explains that she has always understood that rest has always been a critical part of the equation as a former athlete. \u201cYou have to limit your social time and spend time with yourself and enjoy the stillness,\u201d she notes to Martinez. In her pursuit of reigniting her creative spark, she believes that the path to finding her most rested and abundant self lies in curating a safe space for her to foster innovation and imagination for a global network of Black and brown creatives and creators. \u201cI\u00a0<\/b>selected Grenada for my 2024 Creative Residency because I was inspired by the rich cultural heritage and creative energy of the\u00a0Spice Island<\/i>,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/i>With its stunning natural beauty, impactful history, and warm hospitality, Ellis is eager to explore the island\u2019s lush beaches, historical sites, and vibrant local culture. \u201cCreative Residency is all about taking mindful time away to return to your most creatively abundant self, and I know my time in Grenada will be a life-changing and inspiring experience.\u201d<\/p>\n CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Petra Roach, welcomes Imani Ellis\u2019 decision to select Grenada as her Creative Residency destination. \u201cFor our visitors, the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is a premier destination for relaxation and wellness. Grenadians champion prioritizing holistic health in the way that we live every day: from the food we eat, to how we treat each other, to the way we take care of our natural environment,\u201d she explains. With recent national developments such as the unveiling of Carriacou\u2019s Underwater Sculpture Park\u00a0A World Adrift,\u00a0<\/i>Roach sees a promising outlook for Grenada\u2019s tourism focus that is both dynamic and inspiring. \u201cFrom land to sea, we invite the world to share in the essence of culture and community, and we are so thrilled that Imani has selected our beautiful nation for her 2nd\u00a0annual Creative Residency.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Caribbean region has once again been thrusted into the global creative industries spotlight, as Founder of CultureCon and the Creative Collective NYC (TheCCNYC), Imani Ellis, has publicly shared that she has selected the country 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