PHILIPSBURG:---- The next generation of Artist are The Vanguards. This award honors those artist that preserver against all the odds creating and maintaing their craft in country that is still in its infancy, and no clear infra structure to support those artists creating their artistry in St.Maarten.
The Vanguard Award recipients are:
Evelyne Fleming
Isidore York
Every year new artists are born and embark on their artistic journey. There those that stand out for their level of excellence, dedication, and commitment to their craft.
This year Emerging Artist Award recipients are:
Keila Michelle Gumbs
David Colas better known as D.Kullus
The National Institute of Arts recognizes that Arts and Culture play vital roles in celebrating the story of our humanity. The artist that we honor are a treasure throve of information and have created a library of work that helps tell Sweet S’Maatin Story. NIA knows that the Sweet S’Maatin Story lives in the body of our artists, poets, dancers, cultural workers, storytellers and others engaged in Culture & Arts. The Griots of our Island are a true testament and example of Artistry embodied.
NIACA Festival Excellence in the Arts Awardees 2014 were as follows:
Griot Awards: Harold Jack, Cynric Griffith, Evelyn Roberts Ann Meyers
Vanguard Awards: Musician and Band leader Jules Carty & Dancer, Cynthia Roberts
Emerging Artist Award: Visual Artist and Fashion Designer Akeem Adams & Vocalist Chantal Richardson
