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 OUR MISSION
The Astor Black School for the Arts Institute, TRELAWNY, JAMAICA, know that life is complex and the one thing that the Institute can do to assist is to provide the community with the very best professional and life-long learning opportunities that help to compete in our rapidly changing economic environment. The Institute is committed to providing the tools needed for success, whether the focus is on a new career, looking to advance in current profession or wanting to explore a hobby or leisure-time activity. The Arts Institute is dedicated to help make a difference in life.

The Astor Black Bob Arts Institute invites post graduate arts students to help us to develop the courses, programs and services that the Institute will offer. Please contact us to assist with professional development of a lifelong learning training need.

 

Trewlany, Falmouth-Jamaica --- There's no doubt like I, Ras Astor Black, Robert Nesta Marley's musical message of cross-cultural unity and self-determination has profoundly inspired millions of fans worldwide.   Now, our beliefs have taken shape in the new Astor Black BOB ARTS INSTITUTE in Falmouth, Trewlany, the 1st of it's kind in his beloved Jamaican homeland. 

The Institute is a welcoming haven of learning, which fosters tolerance, academic and personal growth.  It's centrally located at the cruise ship pier in the charming, historical Town of Falmouth ~ home to Royal Caribbean Cruise lines mega-ship, Oasis of the Seas.  The cruise ship beings regular weekly stops

 For those visitors arriving in Jamaica by plane, the school is equally as accessible by motor-coach from Montego Bay International airport, a convenient 30 minute drive.  

Every day, the FREE-I Students plan and produce live musical and arts shows. Visitors will experience the true sounds of Jamaica, with performances by Reggae Walk of Fame Inductees and visiting artists from around the world.

The Reggae Walk of Fame Museum will also feature a vibrant cultural experience where friendly local artists will exhibit their work and discuss their inspirations.   FREE-I Students scheduled classes range from intensive one(1)-week studies to one(1) - three(3)-month accredited courses in:                            - Travel journalism                             - Fiction writing                            - Action photography                            - Arts and set design                            - Entertainment and Media Management                            - Film and video production                            - Instrument instruction                            - Reggae song-writing                            - Jamaican cooking   Local and international students will audition for admission to be a FREE-I Students, along with accompanying student housing.  Believing no Students wishing to learn should be denied the opportunity due to financial obstacles, scholarships are available.   All classes and events are taught by dedicated teachers, who share Bob and I vision of brotherhood and open dialog in authentic, open air settings.  The cross-culture interaction and immersion FREE-I Students experience offers an unparalleled level of camaraderie and learning ~ the ultimate gift overseas study and travel affords. I, the project's founder, Ras Astor Black, am delighted Royal Caribbean Cruise-lines will promote an array of one(1)-day FREE-I Students workshops for its passengers embarking at Falmouth's port, including:                              - Photography/countryside or underwater                            - Video-production                             - Native cooking                            - Rastafari Teachings                            - Reggae jamming with local musicians                            - Singing and song-writing

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Reggae Fantasy Camp gives young musicians the chance to live their reggae dream, an opportunity to jam with legendary reggae stars, write and record an original song with them and play it on-stage in front of family and friends.
I have been a community advocate and well-regarded cable TV producer for
many years, host of BobArtsTV and Free-I-Radio in the US and Jamaica. I gave dozens of emerging Jamaican reggae artists their start during my long-running radio show, "Reggae Vibration at North Western University WNUR" and was named Pioneer Promoter by Martins Reggae Music Awards in Chicago and Promoter of the Year for my efforts and commitment.As Chairman of the Board, I bring 30+ years of production experience, in the spirit of Ja-Love and Bob Marley. For more information on the BMSAI in Jamaica, please contact 
Ras Astor Black
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