ArtsEtc Inc. is an independent Barbadian publisher and cultural forum founded in 2003 by authors and literary activists Linda M. Deane and Robert Edison Sandiford.  It provides leading and emerging artists and thinkers spaces to be read, seen and heard.  Through the individual and combined pursuits of its founding directors, ArtsEtc is involved in literary development, education, cultural activism, rights management, and literary event planning. 

Literacy & Education
Linda and Robert are both writing tutors and are involved in literary education at all levels, from primary to tertiary, such as the Read2Me! initiative launched in 2015 . ArtsEtc also designs and conducts writing seminars and writer-in-residence programmes.

Editorial & Publishing
ArtsEtc specializes in anthologies (Shouts from the Outfield) but also offers a comprehensive range of services to writers and other clients, including writing, editing, design and layout, publication, project management, and consulting (Winning Words). We also offer editorial services to web-based clients.

Literary Events & Planning
ArtsEtc’s editors frequently take part in readings and other literary performances. We also provide planning services for book launches and other literary and literacy events.

Green Readings
Green Readings is an annual cultural event staged by ArtsEtc in conjunction with the Ministry of the Environment each June for Environment Month (the first series from 2008 to 2012). The event takes place over two weekends at open-air venues in Barbados and showcase a range of established and emerging writers and artists.

The Independence Reading List
Since November 2011, ArtsEtc has published an annual Independence Reading List of recommended Barbadian authors and titles. The IndyList appears in the social and mainstream media, and is widely circulated.

Writers Ink and the Bim Literary Festival & Book Fair
ArtsEtc’s editors are founding members of the group Writers Ink and are involved in the literary activities of that group, including the staging of the Bim Literary Festival & Book Fair (Bim LitFest).

Last Modified: June 23, 2022