By Dacia Whaul
Some 60 artists who graduated on Thursday with Diplomas and Certificates in their respective fields—visual arts, dance, music and drama—were urged to be catalysts in the development of the various creative industries in Guyana.
Thursday marked the inaugural Convocation of what will now be known as the Institute of Creative Arts (ICA) and saw diplomas, certificates and special awards being bestowed on those who had invested time and effort in perfecting their craft at the National School of Dance, the ER Burrowes School of Art, the National School of Music and the National School of Theatre Arts and Drama. The ceremony was held at the National Cultural Centre.
In addition to the four schools now coming under the umbrella of the ICA, it was revealed that a National School of Creative Writing will be