Kalinago artists and craft makers are being given a new opportunity to reach customers in Roseau through a two-day exhibition at Prevo Cinemall, the shopping centre has announced. The initiative is aimed at promoting and selling locally made products from the Kalinago Territory, giving artisans a direct outlet in the capital.
According to a press release from Prevo Cinemall, the exhibition will take place over two days and will feature a range of arts and crafts produced by Kalinago makers. The event is designed to connect indigenous artisans with shoppers in Roseau, where demand for authentic Dominican craft and cultural products is steady but access to makers is limited.
The exhibition comes as Kalinago craft makers continue to seek wider markets for their work, which includes woven baskets, carved items, jewellery and other traditional pieces. For many artisans in the Kalinago Territory, sales depend heavily on visitors to the east coast and on occasional fairs in Roseau. A dedicated showcase at a busy commercial centre like Prevo Cinemall offers a more consistent point of sale and greater foot traffic.
Prevo Cinemall has not yet released the full list of participating artisans or the exact dates of the exhibition, but the press release confirms the two-day format and the focus on Kalinago-made goods. The centre has positioned the event as part of its support for local producers and cultural heritage.
The Kalinago Territory, home to the Kalinago people, is the only indigenous territory of its kind in the Caribbean and remains a centre of craft traditions passed down through generations. Basketry in particular is a signature Kalinago craft, with patterns and techniques that carry cultural meaning. Sales of these items provide income for families and help keep the craft alive.
For shoppers in Roseau, the exhibition offers a chance to buy directly from makers rather than through intermediaries. That direct link can mean better prices for artisans and a clearer story behind each item for buyers.
The initiative also fits a broader push in Dominica to strengthen the creative and cultural economy, particularly in rural and indigenous communities where employment options are fewer. Craft production is labour-intensive and often seasonal, and access to markets is one of the main challenges cited by makers.
By hosting the exhibition at Prevo Cinemall, organisers hope to draw in regular shoppers who may not otherwise travel to the Kalinago Territory. The two-day window is short, but it concentrates attention and gives artisans a chance to test what sells in the capital.
Kalinago artists who wish to take part are expected to be able to display and sell their work during the event. Further details on participation and opening hours are to be provided by Prevo Cinemall.
The exhibition is one of several efforts to bring Kalinago craft into wider circulation, and its success will be measured in sales and in the connections made between makers and new customers. For a small island economy, such direct market links can make a meaningful difference to household incomes in the Territory.
