THE first art schools in the Caribbean English-speaking nations after independence were in Jamaica and Guyana. And though many Guyanese artists were already overseas, they did contribute in many ways to this country’s efforts.

Today’s conversation is about the understanding and engagement needed for creative areas to interact with the normal expectations in place to conduct business without hostile follow-up engagements and losses. Artists can guide you to copyright services beyond Guyana with the same effectiveness. Like all other businesses in our country, they need a functional platform. I suggested such an entity, but the political atmosphere prevented funds that could have gone there from being used. But time has moved on, and the functional necessity remains the same in the collective respect. A creative person has much to understand, and their interests may be rooted in multiple areas. However, nothing should stop you from searching the internet for help and answers to necessary questions. Keep exploring; it’s a commanding learning experience.