First Up in the "Artist Discovery Program"
Will be a Spotlight on Local Caribbean Artists
MIAMI, March 10,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean International
has launched a search for iconic artistry to bring the Caribbean spirit to life on the iconic canvas
that is the world's best family vacation, Icon of the
Seas. In the new "Artist Discovery
Program," up-and-coming artists from destinations the
cruise line visits can vie to put their work on display for
millions of vacationers who will set sail for years to come. The
program's purpose is to infuse every region's spirit and culture
into the curated art collections on board ships, in order to
highlight and celebrate the very destinations and their people at
the heart of Royal Caribbean's memorable vacations. Beginning in
the Caribbean, local
artists can send their submissions starting today and through
April 4 here.
"The Artist Discovery Program is a project close to our hearts
at Royal Caribbean International because the destinations we visit
are family. And it's only fitting that we begin our search for
up-and-coming artists who are in the Caribbean; it's where we got our start more
than 50 years ago," said Michael
Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.
"Vacationers want to immerse themselves in the places they visit.
This is a way to spotlight the beauty of the local cultures and
people in the places they see and enjoy every day on their cruise,
beginning with large-scale canvases on a first-of-its-kind
adventure – Icon of the Seas."
The first group of budding artists, making up the Artist
Discovery Program: Caribbean Edition, will be commissioned to
paint nine large-scale murals in three highly visible
locations: the Royal Promenade neighborhood, the
heartbeat of the new ship; among the first sights guests see at
Icon's main entrance; and within the Suite
Neighborhood. Each piece will invoke the vibrancy of the
Caribbean, joining the
collection on board that will include an array of pieces created by
Caribbean artists or inspired by
the region.
Every artist will receive a grant from the cruise line, ranging
from $20,000 to more than
$100,000, to see their vision
through. Later this year, as artists in residence, the winners will
work closely with the Newbuilding team behind Royal Caribbean's
renowned ships to bring their concepts to life in Turku, Finland, where Icon is under
construction.
To vie for a spot in the first edition of Artist Discovery
Program, artists must submit the following:
- Five samples of conceptual work: The work must be original and
may not currently be published or on display.
- A brief artist statement that helps explain their work,
inspiration and other details regarding the pieces submitted.
- A copy of their resume.
Icon is the first-of-its-kind combination of
the best of every vacation. From the beach
retreat to the resort escape and
the theme park adventure, the brand-new
getaway delivers every kind of family and
vacationers their version of the ultimate family adventure. In
store is an all-encompassing lineup of firsts and next-level
favorites across eight neighborhoods. Between the
adrenaline-pumping thrills at the new Thrill
Island neighborhood and unrivaled ways to chill at
neighborhoods like the new Chill Island and the
luxurious four-level Suite Neighborhood, adventurers
bonding with their families or getting away with friends will have
all the ways to stay and play their way.
The first Icon Class ship will sail
year-round, 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean
vacations from Miami. Every cruise will visit Royal
Caribbean's top-rated private island destination, Perfect
Day at CocoCay in The
Bahamas, and a mix of
destinations like Cozumel,
Mexico; Philipsburg, St.
Maarten; and Basseterre,
St. Kitts. More details
about Icon are available
at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Icon.
Future editions of the Artist Discovery Program will be
announced at a future date. Additional information on the program
can be found here.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal
Caribbean International, owned by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:
RCL), has been delivering innovation at sea for more than 50 years.
Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel that
features the latest technology and guest experiences for today's
adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to revolutionize
vacations with itineraries to 240 destinations in 61 countries on
six continents, including Royal Caribbean's private island
destination in The Bahamas,
Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect Day Island
Collection. Royal Caribbean has
also been voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 20 consecutive years
in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter
and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their
travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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