My mind is wandering! I think of the young university graduate desiring to further her studies at the master’s level in art, but unable to do so because of the costs of studying in a foreign land. Foreign is her only option because there is no scope for the aspiring artist to further train and develop skills in Guyana. UG is the pinnacle. So, an undergraduate degree is the final stop here.
There are no artist residencies to support independent pursuit and exploration. Instead, there are grants that are given to monetise specified (therefore, approved of) creative endeavour with stipulations of ambassadorial action on behalf of the donor. There are no scholarships to facilitate additional study and knowledge gains, not even in related and urgent areas.