{"id":271109,"date":"2025-05-29T10:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-the-results-are-in-royal-caribbean-selects-its-next-cohort-of-local-artists-to-feature-on-star-of-the-seas\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:49:00","slug":"english-the-results-are-in-royal-caribbean-selects-its-next-cohort-of-local-artists-to-feature-on-star-of-the-seas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/english-the-results-are-in-royal-caribbean-selects-its-next-cohort-of-local-artists-to-feature-on-star-of-the-seas\/","title":{"rendered":"THE RESULTS ARE IN: ROYAL CARIBBEAN SELECTS ITS NEXT COHORT OF LOCAL ARTISTS TO FEATURE ON STAR OF THE SEAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>The Artist Discovery Program will showcase the locally inspired artworks of <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> artists on the ultimate family vacation<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 29, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Celebrating the culture and people at the heart of the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> destinations the vacation brand visits, Royal Caribbean has chosen <b>its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists<\/b> for the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3215171529&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeangroup.com%2Fartist-discovery-program%2F%3Fecid%3Dpr_int_pblc_r_wb_3338&amp;a=Artist+Discovery+Program.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Artist Discovery Program.<\/a><\/b>\u00a0As part of the program, the selected artists will put their work on display for families and vacationers who will set sail on the ultimate family vacation,\u00a0<b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=2123159107&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2Fcruise-ships%2Fstar-of-the-seas%3Fecid%3Dpr_int_pblc_r_wb_3338&amp;a=Star+of+the+Seas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Star of the Seas<\/a><\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg8f4aleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg8f4aleft\" title=\"In the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program, Royal Caribbean has chosen its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists who will put their work on display for families and vacationers on Star of the Seas. Leaving guests with the ultimate first impression, Nestor Omar Garcia (Angurria) from the Dominican Republic will showcase his mural in Star\u2019s embarkation area.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2699082\/Omar_Garcia.jpg\" alt=\"In the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program, Royal Caribbean has chosen its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists who will put their work on display for families and vacationers on Star of the Seas. Leaving guests with the ultimate first impression, Nestor Omar Garcia (Angurria) from the Dominican Republic will showcase his mural in Star\u2019s embarkation area.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Representing countries across the Eastern and <span class=\"xn-location\">Western Caribbean<\/span>, artists from <b>the <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominican Republic<\/span><\/b>, <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Jamaica<\/span><\/b>, <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/span><\/b> and <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti<\/span><\/b> were selected during the second round of the program. Each artist will receive a grant amount between <span class=\"xn-money\">$20,000<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span> to conceptualize and create<b> a custom, large-scale mural<\/b> that represents the local culture, experience and spirit of their home country. The artworks will be displayed across four highly visible locations on the Icon Class vacation, including the <b>Royal Promenade<\/b> neighborhood, <i>Star&#8217;s<\/i> <b>embarkation area<\/b>, the <b>Suite <span class=\"xn-person\">Sun Deck<\/span> lobby<\/b> and <b>Suite <span class=\"xn-person\">Sun Deck<\/span><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited about the overwhelming positive response we received from the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jay Schneider<\/span>, chief product innovation officer, Royal Caribbean. &#8220;Collaborating with the places we visit is at the heart of what we do and who we are at Royal Caribbean. Whether its hosting guest roundtables or hiring locals from our destinations around the world, it&#8217;s important to us to collaborate and connect with the communities we operate in. This year&#8217;s selection is special, and we&#8217;re thrilled about the vibrant, beautiful and cultural murals that&#8217;ll be on <i>Star of the Seas <\/i>for years to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Over several months, the vacation brand reviewed nearly 180 applications from across 28 Caribbean countries. Candidates were required to submit unpublished conceptual artwork, a professional resume and a personal statement expressing how their artistic passions, life experiences, cultures and future aspirations inspire their artwork.<\/p>\n<p>The Artist Discovery Program aims to spotlight up-and-coming local artists in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> by providing a platform for them to showcase their artwork and increase visibility while celebrating the places and people that make Royal Caribbean vacations the vacations of a lifetime. The program was first introduced on <i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=659770921&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2Fcruise-ships%2Ficon-of-the-seas%3Fecid%3Dpr_int_pblc_r_wb_3338&amp;a=Icon+of+the+Seas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Icon of the Seas<\/a><\/i>\u00a0and has since been a well-received and highly anticipated initiative both on board and at the vacation brand&#8217;s exclusive destinations, including <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3290748535&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2Fcococay-cruises%3Fecid%3Dpr_int_pblc_r_wb_3338&amp;a=Perfect+Day+at+CocoCay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=185921922&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2Froyal-beach-club%2Fparadise-island-nassau&amp;a=Royal+Beach+Club+Paradise+Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Royal Beach Club Paradise Island<\/a><\/b>, set to debut <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2025<\/span> in The <span class=\"xn-location\">Bahamas<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About the Artists<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Nestor Omar Garcia<\/span> &#8216;Angurria&#8217; from the <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominican Republic<\/span>: <\/b>From the moment vacationers step on <i>Star<\/i>, Garcia&#8217;s mural will light up the <b>embarkation area<\/b>, leaving guests with the ultimate first impression. Garcia&#8217;s art represents a fusion of his Dominican roots, bold color choices, and tales of his region to create energetic and relatable pieces.<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Anthony Smith<\/span> o\/c Taoszen from <span class=\"xn-location\">Jamaica<\/span>:<\/b> Smith&#8217;s mural will be at the <b>heartbeat of the soon-to-debut <i>Star of the Seas<\/i> in the Royal Promenade neighborhood<\/b>. Through his art, Smith strives to connect communities, promote understanding and positive change. His previous works combine striking imagery, nature and vibrant colors to showcase the world&#8217;s complex themes in nuanced ways.<\/li>\n<li><b>Saegel Bascombe from <span class=\"xn-location\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/span>:<\/b> Located in the <b>luxurious escape of the Suite Sun Deck lobby<\/b>, Bascombe&#8217;s art will further illuminate the vibes of this private oasis. Ignited by a beautiful fusion of eclectic colors and patterns, Bascombe&#8217;s artistry celebrates themes from her homeland, while personifying the colors in the pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Returning to showcase his unique work across the revolutionary Icon Class, <b>Haitian artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Philippe Dodard<\/span><\/b> will create a mosaic piece that evokes his home island&#8217;s rich history on the <b>Suite <span class=\"xn-person\">Sun Deck<\/span><\/b> on <i>Star<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Debuting August in Port Canaveral (<span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span>), Florida,\u00a0<i>Star<\/i>\u00a0will deliver more of the best of every vacation introduced by\u00a0<i>Icon\u00a0<\/i>with new twists and signature favorites. Across\u00a0eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves, there are <b>ways for families and vacationers of all ages to make memories with a lineup of\u00a0thrills, unrivaled chill and\u00a0more than 40+ ways to dine, drink and be entertained<\/b>. The\u00a0adventurers continue with island hopping\u00a0on <b>7-night vacations<\/b> to\u00a0<b>Eastern or <span class=\"xn-location\">Western Caribbean<\/span> destinations<\/b>, including the vacation brand&#8217;s top-rated exclusive destination at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3290748535&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2Fcococay-cruises%3Fecid%3Dpr_int_pblc_r_wb_3338&amp;a=Perfect+Day+at+CocoCay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/a>\u00a0in The Bahamas.\u00a0<b>More details about\u00a0<i>Star\u00a0<\/i>are available on Royal Caribbean&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3056152682&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2Fcruise-ships%2Fstar-of-the-seas%3Fecid%3Dpr_int_pblc_r_wb_3338&amp;a=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">website<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About Royal Caribbean<br \/><\/b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3655219786&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2F&amp;a=Royal+Caribbean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Royal <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span><\/a><\/u>, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line&#8217;s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted &#8220;Best Cruise Line Overall&#8221; for 22 consecutive years in the\u00a0<i>Travel Weekly\u00a0<\/i>Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line&#8217;s top-rated exclusive destination,\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=1145255866&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com%2Fperfectday%2F&amp;a=Perfect+Day+at+CocoCay%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Perfect Day at CocoCay\u00a0<\/a><\/u>in The Bahamas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Media can stay up to date by following\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=332714682&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Froyalcaribpr&amp;a=%40RoyalCaribPR%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@RoyalCaribPR\u00a0<\/a><\/u>on X and visiting\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=1047275425&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com%2F&amp;a=www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=493525226&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalcaribbean.com%2F&amp;a=www.RoyalCaribbean.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.RoyalCaribbean.com<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0call (800) ROYAL-<span class=\"xn-location\">CARIBBEAN<\/span> or contact their travel advisor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2a34left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg2a34left\" title=\"In the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program, Royal Caribbean has chosen its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists who will put their work on display for families and vacationers on Star of the Seas. Anthony Smith (Taoszen) from Jamaica will showcase his mural at the heartbeat of the soon-to-debut Icon Class vacation in the Royal Promenade neighborhood.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2699083\/Anthony_Smith.jpg\" alt=\"In the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program, Royal Caribbean has chosen its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists who will put their work on display for families and vacationers on Star of the Seas. Anthony Smith (Taoszen) from Jamaica will showcase his mural at the heartbeat of the soon-to-debut Icon Class vacation in the Royal Promenade neighborhood.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4145left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4145left\" title=\"In the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program, Royal Caribbean has chosen its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists who will put their work on display for families and vacationers on Star of the Seas. Saegel Bascombe from Trinidad and Tobago will spotlight her art in the Suite Sun Deck lobby of the soon-to-debut Icon class vacation. \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2699084\/Saegal_Bascombe.jpg\" alt=\"In the next edition of the Artist Discovery Program, Royal Caribbean has chosen its encore cohort of up-and-coming artists who will put their work on display for families and vacationers on Star of the Seas. Saegel Bascombe from Trinidad and Tobago will spotlight her art in the Suite Sun Deck lobby of the soon-to-debut Icon class vacation. \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg766bleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg766bleft\" title=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2514377\/RCI_Brand_Logo.jpg\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3630457456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2699082%2FOmar_Garcia.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2699082%2FOmar_Garcia.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2699082\/Omar_Garcia.jpg<\/a><br \/>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=2430198651&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2699083%2FAnthony_Smith.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2699083%2FAnthony_Smith.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2699083\/Anthony_Smith.jpg<\/a><br \/>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=1401543994&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2699084%2FSaegal_Bascombe.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2699084%2FSaegal_Bascombe.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2699084\/Saegal_Bascombe.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4438121-1&amp;h=3127288491&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2514377%2FRCI_Brand_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2514377%2FRCI_Brand_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2514377\/RCI_Brand_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Royal Caribbean International<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>The Artist Discovery Program will showcase the locally inspired artworks of <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> artists on the ultimate family vacation<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 29, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Celebrating the culture and people at the heart of the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> destinations the vacation brand visits, Royal Caribbean has chosen <b>its encore cohort of up-and-coming&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":271110,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-271109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-viajes-y-turismo"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=271109"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271109\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=271109"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=271109"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=271109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}