{"id":346048,"date":"2025-08-06T10:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=346048"},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:45:33","slug":"press-release-gems-artisan-market-celebrates-resounding-success-a-showcase-of-dominican-creativity-culture-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/press-release-gems-artisan-market-celebrates-resounding-success-a-showcase-of-dominican-creativity-culture-and-community\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE: GEMS artisan market celebrates resounding success: a showcase of Dominican creativity, culture, and community"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_346049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346049\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-346049\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS-642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS-642x428.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AMY_S-TOTES-AND-THINGS.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy&#8217;s Totes and Things<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The GEMS Foundation is proud to announce the successful\u00a0completion of the inaugural GEMS Artisan Market (GAM), held from August 1\u20133,<\/p>\n<p>2025 at Fort Young Hotel. Over the course of three vibrant days, the event\u00a0brought together 32 Dominican artisans, local performers, and enthusiastic\u00a0attendees to celebrate Dominica\u2019s rich cultural heritage and creative\u00a0economy.<\/p>\n<p>With booths spanning fashion, home d\u00e9cor, herbal and wellness products,\u00a0traditional crafts, jewelry, paintings, and locally made beauty goods, the Artisan\u00a0Market transformed the hotel\u2019s courtyard into a vibrant hub of innovation and\u00a0artistry. Attendees were able to meet the makers, hear the stories behind the\u00a0crafts, and support small businesses with every purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Live performances from spoken word artists like Ameka Cognet, singers such as\u00a0Noel Grove, Shalina, Avita Omish as well as The Sixth Form Sisserou Singers and\u00a0Pashiwok brought rhythm and energy to the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGAM was more than just a market, it was a movement,\u201d said Jael Joseph,\u00a0Event Lead and Director of the Entertainment and Arts of GEMS Foundation.\u00a0\u201cWe created a space where artisans could showcase their work, build their\u00a0customer base, and connect with other entrepreneurs and partners. The\u00a0feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we\u2019re proud to have\u00a0spotlighted the depth of talent Dominica has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_346050\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346050\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-346050\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH-642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH-642x428.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NATURE_S-TOUCH.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nature&#8217;s Touch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Artisans like <b>Misana Harris<\/b> of <b>Nature\u2019s Touch<\/b>, welcomed this initiative:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the best things was being able to network with Dominicans and also\u00a0foreigners, some of them who were actual guests at the hotel. The venue was\u00a0spectacular. Entertainment was very enjoyable and very classy. I sold many of\u00a0my products.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_346051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346051\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-346051\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE--642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE--642x428.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE--640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZOROWE-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZoRowe&#8217;s Rewards Rub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Janique Samuel<\/b> who leads branding and visibility for <b>ZoRowe\u2019s Rewards Rub\u00a0<\/b>expressed how much exposure the market provided.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRewards Rub, the brand of Rewards Rub needed to get out, and this was a\u00a0perfect opportunity to not only sell our products, because we did sell well and\u00a0we were surprised at how much support we got. We were happy to let people know that we are here, and this company is Dominican and formulations are\u00a0Dominican, something to be proud of. We cannot wait for our next one.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_346052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346052\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-346052\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES-642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES-642x428.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ECLAT-NOVA-LUXURIES.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eclat Nova Luxuries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The GEMS Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to our corporate sponsors and\u00a0community partners whose generous support helped bring this vision to life.\u00a0Special appreciation goes out to: Discover Dominica Authority, Dominica\u00a0Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC), Dominica Youth Business Trust,\u00a0Waitukubuli Artists Association and the Fort Young Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>We also extend sincere gratitude to the artisans who showcased their products,\u00a0the performers who brought life and sound to the space, and to the attendees\u00a0who came out in support of local business and culture.<\/p>\n<p>GEMS Artisan Market has set the stage for a new annual tradition and this is just\u00a0the beginning.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_346053\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-346053\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-346053\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK-642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK-642x428.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAUL-CRASK.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-346053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paul Crask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The GEMS Foundation is proud to announce the successful\u00a0completion of the inaugural GEMS Artisan Market (GAM), held from August 1\u20133, 2025 at Fort Young Hotel. 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