Baha Mar’s Fuze Art Fair Elevates Bahamian Talent On Global Stage

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Our News continues its “Deepening Our Bahamian Roots” series with Baha Mar Resort, the highly anticipated Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival returns this week, and this year, the spotlight is on the creative community.

For the past three years, organizers have intentionally expanded their efforts to attract not just local, but regional talent as they strive to position The Bahamas as a hub for art and culture in the region.

On the property of Baha Mar, preparations are well underway. According to Our News reporter Denielle Miller, the energy is high as workers complete the setup for FUZE, the festival’s art fair, which officially opens Wednesday.

From its inception, Baha Mar’s goal has been to become the Art Basel of the Caribbean, cementing itself as an epicenter of creativity by showcasing both local and regional talent. Now in its third year, the festival takes another step toward that vision through the FUZE Art Fair.

Housed in an elaborate pavilion, every inch of FUZE is dedicated to displaying diverse, thought-provoking pieces from artists across the globe. This year’s fair features creators from twenty countries, including Jamaica, South Africa, Trinidad, Aruba, and, of course, The Bahamas, with returning artist June Collie among the lineup.

Collie says her pieces this year center around Bahamian womanhood and its connection to Caribbean culture and music.

The fair also includes wearable art, handcrafted bags, clothing, and accessories made from local materials. Among the featured vendors are Jonathan and Jennifer Bethel, owners of Beached Treasures, who create jewelry and crafts using Bahamian sand, flowers, and other natural elements.

John Cox, Executive Director of Arts and Culture at Baha Mar, says art fairs like FUZE remain relatively new to the region but hold the power to shift how the world views Bahamian and Caribbean creatives. He believes the festival’s continued growth will redefine how outsiders perceive the local art scene.