The Creative Industries, simply defined, are organized activities whose main objective is the production or reproduction, promotion, distribution and commercialization of goods, services and activities that come from cultural, artistic and heritage origin.
Grenada’s creative industries are a powerful force for innovation, identity and economic growth. They generate jobs, boost exports and contribute to the overall well-being of communities.
Blending storytelling, design, technology and strategy, this sector incorporates several creative disciplines to shape powerful messaging across multiple platforms.
Where artistic vision and technical expertise meet, this sector transforms ideas into functional living, working and recreational spaces.
Creating visual and audio content that educates, entertains and inspires through screen and digital media, film, television, radio, content creation, animation and photography, these creators in shape how we tell stories, build brands, and resonate with audiences around the world.
Rooted in culture, identity, and care, this sector includes professionals who work across haircare, cosmetics and skincare.
Celebrating the power of language across genres, this sector drives the production and distribution of written content across genres.
Appreciating the rich tapestry of our heritage, this sector protects and preserves the traditions and practices, historical sites and natural landscapes that make our country unique.
Product, graphic and fashion design
Connecting form with function, design influences the way we see, interact with, and experience the world.
Embracing innovation, cultural identity and aesthetic appeal, creators in this sector skilfully produce handmade artisanal items.
The intersection of creativity and culinary tradition, gastronomy supports chefs, caterers, and food innovators who shape local flavour and global taste experiences.
A cultural cornerstone and economic powerhouse, this sector encompasses the entire creative music ecosystem, from songwriting and performance to recording, engineering, and live shows.
Bringing ideas to life through live expression, this sector creates shared cultural experiences that both entertain and challenge thinking.
Combining creativity with technology, the fast-growing gaming industry spans multiple creative sectors to create immersive experiences.
Through visual forms, the creatives in this sector challenge perceptions, express ideas and explore identities.
Blending storytelling, design, technology and strategy, this sector incorporates several creative disciplines to shape powerful messaging across multiple platforms.
Where artistic vision and technical expertise meet, this sector transforms ideas into functional living, working and recreational spaces.
Creating visual and audio content that educates, entertains and inspires through screen and digital media, film, television, radio, content creation, animation and photography, these creators shape how we tell stories, build brands, and resonate with audiences around the world.
Rooted in culture, identity, and care, this sector includes professionals who create beauty looks for creative, cultural, editorial, ceremonial, artistic or performance performances, as well as creators who develop original beauty or personal care products.
Does not include: businesses focused only on routine salon services, basic grooming, resale of beauty products, or standard cosmetic production without original formulation or creative input.
Celebrating the power of language across genres, this sector drives the production and distribution of written content across genres from magazines to children’s literature, fiction, self-help, poetry and memoirs.
Embracing innovation, cultural identity and aesthetic appeal, creators in this sector skilfully produce handmade artisanal items.
Appreciating the rich tapestry of our heritage, this sector protects and preserves the traditions and practices, historical sites and natural landscapes that make our country unique.
Connecting form with function, design influences the way we see, interact with, and experience the world. This sector incorporates several design services used across creative sectors, including graphic, fashion, interior, and event décor.
The intersection of creativity and culinary tradition, gastronomy supports chefs and food innovators who use creative interpretations of Grenadian and Caribbean cultural identity to create culinary experiences.
Does not include: fast-food outlets, franchise operations or food businesses primarily engaged in standard of high-volume meal preparation that does not involve creative design, cultural expression or concept-driven culinary work.
A cultural cornerstone and economic powerhouse, this sector encompasses the entire creative music ecosystem, from songwriting and performance to recording, engineering, and live shows.
Bringing ideas to life through live expression, this sector covers theatre, dance, opera, circus and other forms of live performances to create shared cultural experiences that both entertain and challenge thinking.
Combining creativity with technology, the fast-growing gaming industry spans multiple creative sectors to create immersive experiences.
By appealing to the sense of sight, the artists in this sector create works of art that are visual in nature to challenge perceptions, express ideas and explore identities.
The GOCA Creative Portal and Creative Directory are designed to centralise registration, improve record keeping, and make it easier for creatives and creative businesses……
The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) proudly announces the launch of its upgraded website and new Creative Business Directory, a key digital initiative……
The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) celebrated the completion of its animation and multimedia masterclasses, In Motion and In Focus, during a closing……
Local and regional music industry stakeholders gathered in Grenada from December 9 – 11 for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Caribbean Creative Industries Music Forum, themed……
Grenada’s First Soca Music Tour “Jab Decisions” Officially Launched The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture, through the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs……
The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) is proud to announce the start of its newest masterclass series, In Motion and In Focus, developed……
A division of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy, and Culture.
