The Tribune

The Bahamas this weekend used an annual art show in Fort Lauderdale to continued to market itself as open for business post-Dorian.

Hosted by Howard Alan Events, the show took place from October 19-20 on Las Olas Boulevard with hundreds of exhibitors’ works on display and thousands of passers-by on foot.

Though this is the second year that The Bahamas has participated, Howard Alan invited it to participate free of charge to further help hurricane relief efforts.

The works of young Bahamian artist, Idanya Clarke, were on display at The Bahamas booth during the outdoor art event, and were well received by visitors. She was one of some 200 artists whose works were displayed, offering at prices varying from $5 to $50,000, and her appearance was sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.

Phylia Shivers, sales manager at The Bahamas Tourist Office’s Florida office, said: “It’s always a pleasure to work with local talent; it is indicative of the beauty of The Bahamas. But this is much bigger than art and bigger than a sales initiative. This is about culture and love of country, and collaborating with persons with whom we have a common goal to show our country some love.”