Colección Tropicalia, a cultural initiative within the sustainable destination Tropicalia, has announced its first open call for artists, artisans, and designers from across the Caribbean and its diasporas.
The initiative will select works to become part of a permanent collection at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia, on the shores of Samaná Bay. Submissions are open October 20–November 20, 2025.
The call is open to creators from the Dominican Republic, the insular and continental Caribbean, Indigenous communities connected to these regions, and members of their diasporas worldwide. Eligible works must be completed, wall-mountable pieces suitable for long-term display in tropical conditions. Submissions must be part of a limited edition or larger series, with dimensions ranging from 50 × 50 cm to 100 × 175 cm, and can be made from durable materials such as natural fibers, ceramics, wood, metal, glass, resin, textiles, or mixed media.
“My goal is for Colección Tropicalia to celebrate Caribbean creativity and contribute to ongoing conversations about art, place, and memory, both in the Dominican Republic and across the region,” said Adriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros and founder of Colección Tropicalia. She noted that the initiative reflects her parents’ legacy: her mother’s passion for art and education and her father’s commitment to sustainable development in the Dominican Republic.
How to Apply: Interested artists must submit a single PDF file (maximum 20 MB) that includes an artist statement, portfolio of works, contact information, and optional CV. The file must be named in the format: Firstname_Lastname_CT2025.pdf. Applications should be submitted through the online form at www.colecciontropicalia.org.
Through this open call, Colección Tropicalia aims to support Caribbean artistic and cultural practices while strengthening an active regional network. Selected works will be displayed in both interior and exterior spaces at Tropicalia, allowing visitors to engage with the richness, complexity, and interconnectedness of Caribbean art.
