Monday 30 July 2007

Arts Happenings August 2007

August 2007 Arts Happenings
compiled
by Corrie Scott
http://www.corriescott.net/
(please phone relevant galleries to confirm dates as they may change)



Atlantis Hotel. The Atlantis Hotel opens the wonderful world of Margaret Rodriguez through her colourful watercolours. During August the historic Atlantis Hotel, on the wind-swept east coast, exhibits the various imaginings of Margaret’s Bajan view. The proud colours of the chattel house; the nostalgic views of time passed; our cricket heritage and the beauty of our tropical flowers, all given that special Rodriguez touch to bring them to life. Margaret Rodriguez, a Trinidadian by birth but Bajan in her heart, moved to Barbados in 1986, and began her painting career in 1994 when she joined a painting group for relaxation and de-stressing. Ten years later she has become one of Barbados’ better known watercolour artists. Though her art is present in many of the Art Galleries, Margaret has not exhibited in quite a while, making this Atlantis Exhibit a unique experience not to be missed. To view a selection of the paintings hanging at The Atlantis Hotel as well as other artwork, check out Margaret’s website http://www.margaretrodriguez.com/ Established in 1884, The Atlantis Hotel http://www.atlantisbarbados.com/ stands at the edge of Tent Bay, facing the Atlantic Ocean in St Joseph, one of the most photographed views of Barbados. This Hotel is a Barbadian institution, famous for its ABC’s – All Bajan Cuisine, and in particular their legendary Sunday and Wednesday lunch.


Bagnall's Point Gallery. You are specially invited to the opening of the Bicentennial Global Dialogue Visual Art & Craft Exhibition 'Visual Verbal', to be held on Saturday, August 25 th, 2007 at 5.30 p.m. at Bagnalls Point Gallery Pelican Village, Bridgetown, St. Michael. New work from Ras Akyem Ramsey, David Guru McClean, and Ras Ishi Butcher, who will not be showing in Barbados until 2008; as well as sculptors Ras Ilix Hartman, and Grafton Woodpecker. A highlight of the exhibition is the installation work of Senegalese artists Sambou Dijbathen and Viye Diba. The work of Stanley Greaves will also be on exhibit. The exhibition will run from Sunday August 26th- Friday August 31st, from 10:00 a.m-6.30pm tel (246) 228-5820.


The Gallery at Southsea, The Restaurant at Southsea , St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Congratulations to Vanita Commisiiong who has just taken over this gallery.

The Morningside Gallery, Barbados Community College . Please contact Community College for details of shows.

Lancaster Great House Artists Club features a figure drawing evening hosted by Winston Edghill and Corrie Scott. (Limited to 12 people). Please contact Corrie Scott at corriescott46@hotmail.com if you would like to be a part of this. Lancaster Great House on Tuesday August 14th, from 6.30pm onward. As usual, contributions towards our Buffet & Bar are always welcome. Those who would like to renew their annual membership are welcomed to do so. Guests and non-members will have to pay a Bds$10.- contribution towards expenses.

Tides Art Gallery at The Tides Restaurant, Holetown, St James. 7 days a week. Each month there will be a piece of art donated by artists to raise funds for The Barbados Children’s Trust. Group show of fine art and photography. tel: 262 6241m or 262 6238m email; c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com

Barbados Arts Council Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown (246) 426 4385. ‘Cropover’ Group Show. Also a large selection of lithographs and cards. http://bacnews.mysite.orange.co.uk/

Frank Collymore Hall & Grand Salle Aug 02 – 11 CBOB/NCF Crop Over 2007 ,Grande Salle 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Visual Arts Exhibition (Monday to Sunday) Free to the public Aug 02 Evening of Interpretation Grande Salle 7:30 pm Dance, Music & Literary Arts . Free to the public NCF Crop Over 2007 Visual Arts Aug 10 Gala Night FCH7:00 p.m. - Receptio “Uptown Bangarang” 8:00 p.m. - Show A Basil Dawkins Jamaican Award Winning Comedy Written by Playwright & Producer, Basil Dawkins Door Prizes - Three nights for 2 @ Fisherman's Point, Ochio Rios, Jamaica; & A Gift Basket of Jamaican Goodies Aug 11 “Uptown Bangarang” – Evening Show FCH 8:00 p.m. Door Prize: A Gift Basket of Jamaican Goodies Tickets: Gala $100.00 Aug 11 Show $65.00 Box Offices: C S Pharmacy, Standard Pharmacy, Super Centre Store, A & B Music Supplies - Sheraton Aug 15 Tribute to Mr. George Lamming FCH 6:00 p.m. Prime Minister’s Office – Cultural SectionSpeaker: Professor Brian Meeks – Professor of Social & Political Change, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus Aug 23 “Coro Polofonico De Peru” FCH 12:15 p.m. Free Lunchtime Concert Free to the public Featuring the Huara Youth Choir & Symphony Orchestra of Peru Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Aug 25 “Coro Polofonico De Peru” FCH 7:30 p.m. Gala Benefit Concert Free to the public Aug 30 Lunchtime Lecture Series FCH 12 noon CBOB/University in the CommunityOpen to the public Speaker and Topic: To be Announced

#17 Art Gallery Pavilion Court, Hastings , Church Church . Artist Corrie Scott's studio/gallery . Original fine art and photography, limited edition offset lithographic reproductions, prints and cards. From $5 up. Website full of prints, art and photography. Tel (246) 424 3965 or 233 6078 , email: corriescott46@hotmail.com for viewing appointment (as Corrie may be out painting or photographing). website http://www.corriescott.net/


National Cultural Foundation Bridgetown Market August 4th/5th/6th consists of several stalls which sell local food and beverages as well as local arts and crafts. Enjoy the calypso music and the live tuk bands as you browse through the stalls. Pelican Craft Fair August 9th.

Zemicon Gallery ( closed August 3rd- Sept 5th ) THE CARMICHAEL ART PRIZES 2007, SPONSORED BY GREAT PACIFIC BANK LTD.1st CALL FOR WORKS. The Zemicon Gallery is pleased to invite submissions for the second awarding of the Carmichael Art Prizes, sponsored by Great Pacific Bank Ltd. The theme for the 2007 competition is “Food”. The works submitted must be paintings, not exceeding 36”x 48” (frame incl.), executed in 2007 and for sale (at a price consistent with the usual pricing of the artist’s work). Only one submission from each artist is accepted. If necessary (for reasons of space), the jurors will select the works for the final exhibition and competition. At the end of the exhibition, two prizes, each for BDS$ 1000, will be awarded. It should be noted, that the prizes are awards, and that the artwork remains the property of the artist, unless sold during the exhibition. The two prizes are:1) The public’s prize based on votes from visitors to the exhibition. And 2) The critic’s prize, based on the recommendation of three jurors. Artists are invited to submit works for consideration to the Zemicon Gallery in Hincks Street, Bridgetown (tel: 430 0054/432 0222) no later than November 23rd. The exhibition, during which visitors will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite piece, will open on December 2ndth. James Fort Building , Hincks Street, Bridgetown Email; zemicon@caribsurf.com tel: 430 0054 or 432 0222 opening hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 10-4 Wednesday: 10-2 .

Gang of 4 Gallery ,The Cottage , Springvale Plantation .St. Andrew . tel 438 7883

On The Wall at Champers Restaurant, South Coast . On The Wall also has a gallery at Earthworks in St Thomas

Fine Art Framing Limited Pelican Industrial Park, Bridgetown, Barbados - (246) 426-5325

Queen’s Park Gallery Bridgetown. National Cultural Foundation hosts ‘Catalyst’ by Christine Hinds-Wellman. Show continues until August 4th. For an article/blog by Ian Bourne go to http://bajanreporter.blogspot.com/2007/07/catalyst-at-queens-park-gallery-bajan.html . During the month of August, there will be a group show of work by artists such as Lilian Sten-Nicholson, Ras Akyem Ramsay, Leslie Taylor, Jason Hope, Lisa Cole and Martina Pile. This will be an exhibition of some of Barbados' finest. The exhibition opens on Sunday August 12th from 11am to 4.30pm and continues until Saturday September 1st. Gallery opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am -6pm. Tel. #:427-2345(QPG) 424-0909 (NCF)

Constant Gallery Fine Art for floors and walls is a unique gallery offering sculpture, fine art and a diverse range of investment quality Persian carpets....situated on Hwy 4 between Bulkely Factory and the Essco roundabout. (By appointment only) , Christopher Robinson (246) 429 2654 and 232 7830. email: tradersrealty@caribsurf.com

Waterfront Café Bridgetown. Susan Walcott, owner of Waterfront Cafe featuring a group show featuring Heather-Dawn Scott, Virginia Trieloff, Ron Lucas, Margaret Rodriguez, Susan Alleyne-Forde, Corrie Scott, Darryl Kelly, John Stuart, Maggie Tainsch, Larrie Belgrave and Cheryl Lewis.

Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speighstown features Rebecca Ali. Second gallery at Hilton Hotel on South Coast

Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination. The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus presents Imagine Youth Summer Arts Youth Programme "FREE YUH MIND" Friday, August 17th, 2007, 7:00pm Contribution: $10.00 adults (18 & over), $5.00 children (ages 5 to 17) (Tickets available at the door ONLY) For six weeks these young people have come, day after day, to the Errol Barrow Centre because there is just ‘Something about the Arts’ and they want to be a part of it. We have dancers, actors, singers, makeup artists, directors and producers. So come and take part in their showcase of talent… be a part of who they are and what they love to do. So free yuh mind to dream with them… to listen to them… to hear their voices telling their stories… to watch their movements telling your stories… Come and see these young people, these beautiful rich personalities, and spend a while with them. Free yuh Mind and Support their Dreams!!!Please contact 417-4776 or email cspringer@uwichill.edu.bb b or dsquires@uwichill.edu.bb for more information.

NAGC 1. British artist Sonia Boyce returns to Barbados in August where she will work on a film production as part of the Bicentenary exhibitions and events in 2007 for the commemoration and celebration of the 1807 Bicentenary of the British Abolition of the Slave Trade. The project, a collaborative effort between the NAGC, the BMHS, and the Harewood House Trust in the UK. responds directly to the history of the Lascelles family association with Barbados starting in the 17th Century and Harewood House. The exhibition opens at Harewood House later this year and in Barbados in 2008. This project provides the opportunity to develop linkages between the NAGC, the BMHS and the Harewood House Trust for future collaborations and exchange of exhibitions, research and ideas. 2. Visual Arts Website design is complete. During August profiles and images received from 50 artists are being uploaded to the site. This free website services is available to all visual artists in Barbados. For more information on how to participate contact the NAGC Secretariat at 228-7523 or nagc1998@yahoo.com 3. CSME Guide to exporting for the visual arts – drafting is underway for completion by September 1st ; the Guide, a collaborative effort with the CSME Secretariat, will be available on the NAGC website and DVD.

Frangipani Art Gallery, Sugar Cane Club, Hotel and Spa, St. Peter, http://www.frangipani-art.com/

Gregory Wilkie http://www.supremeportraits.com/

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Monday 9 July 2007


July 2007 Arts Happenings
compiled
by Corrie Scott



#17 Art Gallery Pavilion Court, Hastings , Church Church . Artist Corrie Scott's studio/gallery . Original fine art and photography, limited edition offset lithographic reproductions, prints and cards. From $5 up. Website full of prints, art and photography. Tel (246) 424 3965 or 233 6078 , email:
corriescott46@hotmail.com for viewing appointment (as Corrie may be out painting or photographing). website www.corriescott.com

Atlantis Hotel. The walls of Atlantis Hotel will soon be bursting with colour as Margaret Rodriguez is scheduled to hang her watercolours there later this month. For more information on dates tel 432 3987 email
Margaret@hfcb.net website www.margaretrodriguez.com

Artists Club features ‘Concept to The Catwalk’. Tina Puckerin (
puckerintina@yahoo.com ) will host the evening with Fashion designer Raj Paul who will bring along a few models and give us a little demonstration from concept to the catwalk. Lancaster Great House on Tuesday July 10th, from 6.30 onward. All are welcome. As usual, contributions towards our Buffet & Bar are always welcome. Those who would like to renew their annual membership are welcomed to do so. Guests and non-members will have to pay a Bds$10.- contribution towards expenses.

The Gallery at Southsea, The Restaurant at Southsea , St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Hours 5.30pm-10pm, or by appointment for morning viewings. Curated by Rose Marie Yallop Tel: 246 429 4607 Cell: 232 8014 Email:
rosmar@caribsurf.com website : http://www.corriescott.com/GalleryatSouthsea

Tides Art Gallery at The Tides Restaurant, Holetown, St James. 7 days a week. Each month there will be a piece of art donated by artists to raise funds for The Barbados Children’s Trust. This month’s donated piece is by Corrie Scott. Group show of fine art and photography. tel: 262 6241m or 262 6238m email;
c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com

Frank Collymore Hall & Grand Salle National Cultural Foundation ‘Visual Arts Exhibition’, Opening Sunday July 15th, 6.30pm . Tel 424 0909

The Morningside Gallery, Barbados Community College presents ’The Artistic Licence Art Exhibition’ featuring artists Alex Carrington - Michael Burke - Debbie-Ann Estwick - Rommel James. “To put it simply, we entitled the show "Artistic License" because we wanted to explore what art we could produce without having boundaries. After all, what is art without the freedom of expression? The exhibition includes some of the more traditional types of paintings, but there are also some pieces that we were more playful with, incorporating other fields within the arts such as fashion and literature.”. The Exhibition will run from Sunday July 22nd until Friday July 27th, 2007. Hours 10am-7pm daily

Barbados Arts Council Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown (246) 426 4385. ‘Cropover’ Group Show. Also a large selection of lithographs and cards.
http://BACNews.mysite.orange.co.uk

"A Garden Affair" in aid of The Hope Sanctuary (
www.thehopesanctuary.com ) at Hunte's Nursery, St Joseph. from 10.00 am - 6.00 p.m. "Come and view Anthony's Incredible Hidden Garden". Tickets are Bds$20.00 - Children under 14 Free. The cost of the ticket allows one an entry to "The Incredible Hidden Garden" where art, craft, jewellery, food and drinks will be on sale. Juliana's contact details are: e-mail: paintedearth@hotmail.com Tel: 428-1449 Cell: 231-0335

Zemicon Gallery hosts a Group Show. James Fort Building , Hincks Street, Bridgetown Email;
zemicon@caribsurf.com tel: 430 0054 or 432 0222 opening hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 10-4 Wednesday: 10-2 .

Gang of 4 Gallery ,The Cottage , Springvale Plantation .St. Andrew . tel 438 7883

On The Wall at Champers Restaurant, South Coast . On The Wall also has a gallery at Earthworks in St Thomas

Fine Art Framing Limited Pelican Industrial Park, Bridgetown, Barbados - (246) 426-5325

Queen’s Park Gallery Bridgetown. National Cultural Foundation hosts ‘Catalyst’ by Christine Hinds-Wellman. Opening night, Sunday July 8th at 6.30pm. Show continues until August 4th. Tel 427 2345.

Constant Gallery Fine Art for floors and walls is a unique gallery offering sculpture, fine art and a diverse range of investment quality Persian carpets....situated on Hwy 4 between Bulkely Factory and the Essco roundabout. (By appointment only) , Christopher Robinson (246) 429 2654 and 232 7830. email:
tradersrealty@caribsurf.com

Waterfront Café Bridgetown. Susan Walcott, owner of Waterfront Cafe featuring a group show featuring Heather-Dawn Scott, Virginia Trieloff, Ron Lucas, Margaret Rodriguez, Susan Alleyne-Forde, Corrie Scott, Darryl Kelly, John Stuart, Maggie Tainsch, Larrie Belgrave and Cheryl Lewis.

The Morningside Gallery, Barbados Community College presents ’The Artistic Licence Art Exhibition’ featuring artists Alex Carrington - Michael Burke - Debbie-Ann Estwick - Rommel James. “To put it simply, we entitled the show "Artistic License" because we wanted to explore what art we could produce without having boundaries. After all, what is art without the freedom of expression? The exhibition includes some of the more traditional types of paintings, but there are also some pieces that we were more playful with, incorporating other fields within the arts such as fashion and literature.”. The Exhibition will run from Sunday July 22nd until Friday July 27th, 2007. Hours 10am-7pm daily

Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speighstown & Hilton Hotel on South Coast

Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination “IMAGINE YOUTH” - Summer Arts Programme to be held by the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, UWI, Cave Hill Campus, for Teens ages 14 to 17. Classes will be held over six weeks from Monday, July 9th to Friday, August 17th, 2007 in Drama, Dancing, and Singing, as well as Stage Make-up, Creative Writing and Stage Management, including Lighting and Sound, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. This programme has been specially developed for Teens with experience in the Arts, who are very keen to continue in the broader development of their skills. The Programme will conclude with a special production and presentation of the work and talents of all the participants in the various disciplines on August 17th & 18th (times to be announced) called “FREE YUH MIND”. The fees for “IMAGINE YOUTH” - Summer Arts Programme are as follows: $500 - Registration and payment – Wednesday, June 27th to Thursday, July 5th, 2007. $550 – Late Registration and payment – Monday, July 9th to Friday, July 13th, 2007 . * Weekly rates are also available for participants who will not be able attend the entire 6-week programme *Parents and Guardians are asked to collect Registration Forms from the EBCCI Administrative Office to complete and submit along with payment in Cash or Manager’s cheque (made payable to University of the West Indies). Limited spaces are available. Please contact 417-4776 or email cspringer@uwichill.edu.bb or dsquires@uwichill.edu.bb for more information.

Gregory Wilkie http://www.supremeportraits.com/ perfect for presents.