To provide artists with time and space to be inspired, explore their ancestral legacy, reflect on nature, and engage with the community through their creative process.
To become one of Jamaica's leading arts institutions, uniting local, regional, and international artists for intellectual and creative exploration, as well as fostering ancestral awareness and a deep connection to self and place.
Opal Palmer Adisa is a writer, photographer, cultural and gender activist, who nurtured her 20-year vision to create a vibrant space for both emerging and established artists, particularly from the Caribbean. Opal Palmer Adisa founded the AAAR program to honor both her own ancestral roots and the contributions of Caribbean artists. Her work focuses on community, trauma, cultural preservation, and the power of creative expression in shaping our understanding of identity and history.
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