A group of artists has been announced as beneficiaries of the latest round of grants from the Bermuda Arts Council.

The council said the four reflect “a diverse range of disciplines and stages of creative development, showcasing the depth of talent within Bermuda’s arts community”.

Alex Andre, Ayana Bean, Jordan Carey and Alyson Thompson are the fourth-quarter 2025 awardees from the council, the main external funding body of the Department of Culture.

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, commended them as “talented individuals who bring our culture to life”.

Mr Darrell added that the grants were an investment in “projects that celebrate Bermudian stories, nurture innovation and provide meaningful opportunities for artists to share their work with the community”.

Shanna Hollis, the council’s chairwoman, thanked the department for raising its annual budget from $117,000 to $167,000 as a meaningful investment in the island’s creativity.

Mr Carey, the recipient of the Stewardship and Production Grant, was recognised for producing Loquat Winter Programming towards the use of his shop, Loquat, as a venue for artists to showcase their visual arts, workshops and performances — including three musical events, An Evening With Tree Frogs, and one visual arts show.

Ms Bean was presented the Onion Bulb for her creation of The Zaraya B. Series.

The grant went towards the creation of a children’s book exploring “Bermudian concepts in a friendly way”.

Ms Bean said it was created using “digital tools, a computer and a stylus — reflecting my ongoing curiosity and commitment to creative expression in all its forms”.

Also receiving the Onion Bulb was Mr Andre, a Bermudian writer and director whose work is “deeply shaped by the island’s culture and storytelling traditions”.

The grant supports his production of the animated short film The Kazi: Village Rescue, showcasing “hope and courage” through themes of “bravery, geographical exploration, technology and tribal life”.

Ms Thompson, a filmmaker, was awarded the BAC Project Grant. Her work was described as “connecting history to today’s realities and focusing on community and identity”.

It will go towards her work on “a feature-length documentary that examines decades of civil disturbances in Bermuda, the forces that shaped them and the effects on our island today”.