Wednesday 1 September 2010

September Arts Happenings 2010

September  2010 ARTS HAPPENINGS
compiled by 
Corrie Scott

All information correct at time of publishing. Please phone or email relevant galleries to confirm dates of events as they may be subject to change. 
For easy reference new events, receptions etc. are highlighted.

NEW! Online Monthly Barbados Arts Magazine full of news, receptions, galleries and artists work. With direct access to websites and email links. To view September Issue please click on  http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/septemberarts_event_magazine


#17 ART GALLERY 
 Corrie Scott’s studio/gallery. Original fine art and photography, limited edition lithographs, prints and cards. Tel (246) 424 3965, email:  corriescott46@gmail.com     for viewing appointment (as Corrie may be out painting or photographing). Website  www.corriescott.net Blog “Caribbean Serendipity” http://caribbeanserendipity.blogspot.com/


HEATHER-DAWN SCOTT COLLECTION 
New pieces just added collection of this popular artist’s work may be viewed on:
 http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt        


BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL
1. Group Show Exhibition September
A few images from the show may be seen in online catalogue album. To view please click on    http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/BarbadosArtsCouncilCropOverGroupShow#
Also available is a large selection of limited editions, lithographs, and cards. 
BAC Gallery, Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown  (246) 426 4385 
website   www.barbadosartscouncil.com         email:  mail@barbadosartscouncil.com 


TIDES ART GALLERY
Local and Caribbean fine art and fine art photography. The Tides Restaurant, Holetown, St James.. Open 7 days a week, 8am - 4pm. Tel (246) 432 2084 or (246) 432 8356. email   tidesart@sunbeach.net           website   www.tidesartgallery.com          


ON THE WALL GALLERIES
GEORGIE TUSON Exhibition at Champers On The Wall Gallery
On The Wall Art Gallery at Champers Restaurant.
On the Wall Art Gallery at Earthworks in St Thomas
Tel  234 9145     NEW and UPDATED website   www.onthewallartgallery.com


ITALIA COFFEE HOUSE
Mini gallery with local prints and the artwork of Corrie Scott, Margaret Rodriguez and Fred Odle (plus the coffee shop has free wi fi ).   opposite First Caribbean National Bank, Sunset Crest. 


THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY
An idea whose time has come, Tel   429 0296    email   Kathyyearwood@hotmail.com .
Curators    Kathy Yearwood and Arlette St Hill. Bringing Art To The People


NATIONAL CULTURAL FOUNDATION 
(see Queen’s Park Gallery and also Frank Collymore Hall & Grand Salle below)
Also Mark Welch, literary arts officer has a wonderful newsletter on the literary arts . Please email him for details. mark-welch@ncf.bb

QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY
Alison Chapman Andrew’s Collection 2010. Opening reception Sunday, September 12th, 6.30pm. Exhibition ends October 2nd.
Tel 427 2345

Workshops
Writers Clinic has moved to a new home at the Queen’s Park Gallery. It is held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and third Saturday of every month. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to engage with and gain objective critique from your peers, nimbly hosted by experienced facilitator, Nailah Imoja. Bring your work and come.

Queen’s Park Gallery is in Queen’s Park on Constitution Road. Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday. Tel - 427-2345 


AWEIPO GALLERY
Leandro Soto  ‘La Tierra Y El Mar’ at Aweipo Gallery. September 19th  October 9th

Gallery hours  Sun to Sat 10 am to 6pm. The Crane Village, The Crane, St Philip. Telephone 271 2839.   aweipogallery@yahoo.com 


BARBADOS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The BPS has among its aims & objectives: the fostering of the art and craft of photography and the encouragement of the appreciation and enjoyment of photography.
A wide variety of activities are currently offered and nurtured: local & overseas field trips; Open Walls; Workshops conducted by members and experts; Exhibitions; Assignments and Competitions; Facebook communications/dialogues/postings and social get togethers. The BPS also conducts Workshops for young children in it’s Schools programs. Membership Cards are issued and attract discounts at participating businesses providing photographic services. 


THE MAIN GUARD
The British High Commission Presents ....’A-Merge’....Art Exhibition by Aubrey Cummings, Allison Bohne and Ahmad Boodhoo at The Clock Tower,The Garrison on Thursday September 16TH at 6.30pm for opening reception and continues Friday 10am to 6pm,Sat:9am to 1pm. 


INTRODUCTORY ART CLASSES. Every Thursday from 1pm – 3pm Barbadian artist  Fielding Babb and BARP invites people to join Fielding at The Main Guard ( building with clock tower) Verandah, The Garrison for an opportunity to get creative juices flowing. People need to bring an hb pencil, a 3B pencil and a sketch pad and participate in what will be and enjoyable, enlightening and creative experience.  To confirm this and for more information please contact BARP or Fielding Babb fieldinggallery@yahoo.com 


ERROL BARROW CENTRE FOR CREATIVE IMAGINATION
Encompassing all the arts with theatre, film, dance, fine art, fine art photography, the written word, workshops and much more.  For further information, contact De Carla Applewhaite at 417-4776 or email her at decarla.applewhaite@cavehill.uwi.edu


THE BRIDGETOWN GALLERY ( former Zemicon Gallery)
‎‘There & Back’. Works by
Alicia Alleyne & Mark King. Opening reception August 29th, 6pm. Show continues until September 17th.
Hinck’s Street, Bridgetown    zemicon@caribsurf.com    246 430 0054
 

CRAFTS at BIDC
Pelican Craft Centre, Princess Alice Highway, St. Michael. For more information call 427-5350


FRANK COLLYMORE HALL AND GRAND SALLE 
A monthly programme is produced of all lectures, music and theatre events . To receive it by email or post please email Dale A. Christie-Bourne (Mrs.)Secretary,Frank Collymore Hall
Tel: 246-436-9083/84 Ext 6639 Direct Line: 227-8371 Fax1-246-228-2703
Email:DAChristie-Bourne@centralbank.org.bb website www.fch.org.bb

GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART
Dolly Small  Opening reception Saturday August 14th 5.30pm to 8pm .
Exhibition ends September 17th
Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown.  artgallerycaribbean@caribsurf.com


THE OLD PHARMACY GALLERY, SCULPTURE TERRACE & STAR BAR
The Old Pharmacy Gallery and Star Bar in Speightstown will reopen for the Winter Season with an exciting series of exhibitions and a new classic movie season on the beach side terrace. For further information, please contact Roger Chubb    (246) 432 0458 or (246) 234 2494 or email   belvedereconsultants@gmail.com 


THE GALLERIES AT LANCASTER GREAT HOUSE 
The gallery is showing a wide selection of watercolours, photographs and Oil paintings together with an interesting selection of Antique furniture throughout the summer season
Viewing strictly by appointment  tel 423 0458
The Winter Season of Exhibitions and events will be announced shortly
For any further information please contact   belvedereconsultants@gmail.com    or telephone 432-0458 and 234 2494.   Website    www.lancastergreathousegallery.com 


BARBADOS MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Monday to Saturday, 9am. to 5pm. and Sundays 2pm. to 6pm.  St. Ann’s Garrison, St. Michael , Tel: 1-246-427-0201/ 1-246-436-1956  Fax: 1-246-429-5946  email museum@caribsurf.com


BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
There are theatre happenings, workshops, lectures and events. For more information please contact:   Shaunelle Durham  shaunelledurham@hotmail.com     Tel: 426-2858, ext.5262 or 5259 


THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY COMMITTEE 
Visit   www.nagc.bb   -  website for the National Art Gallery Committee in Barbados. The site includes ArtistNet, the database of Barbadian visual artists; a click on ‘Artists’ will take you there.  ArtistNet is a FREE NAGC service for artists. Visual artists are invited to post their profile and images on ArtistNet; for artists already on ArtistNet, you may wish to update your profile and images from time to time.
A new  page has been added for NEWS FROM THE ARTISTS. Artists currently in the ArtistNet database are invited to submit updates and news on their current events and activities.  http://nagc.bb/section.asp?Sec=4&SSec=29
Check this out in NEWS  For further information on contact the NAGC at   +1 (246) 310 2700 or e-mail nagc1998@yahoo.com


LLOYD ERSKINE SANDIFORD CENTRE
In our on-going efforts to sensitize Barbadians and visitors to the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC) and support local artists, our team at Barbados Conference Services Limited (BCSL), which manages the LESC, has launched an initiative “Meet Fantastic Art at LESC”, which will commence on Thursday, July 1 2010 and run until June 30 2011.
Interested persons may contact:
Mary M. Rose, Quality Service Officer at (246) 467 8288   mary.rose@bcslbarbados.com or
Peter Layne, Senior Manager, Operations at (246) 467 8252   peter.layne@bcslbarbados.com  
Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Once contact is made, the artist will be advised on the months which are available.


RAFZA NEHAUL STUDIO/GALLERY
Three dimensional artist Rafza Nehaul invites you to join her on any Tuesday between 10am-3pm (or by appointment). Rafza is a multi media and mixed media artist who works with organic materials and is environmentally sensitive. The studio/gallery, 6, Brighton Beach.  Open Day Tuesday or Tel   421 8188  or email  rnehaul@caribsurf.com for viewing


SARAH’S ART SALON
Sarah’s Chelsea Dinners, resume on 3 Saturday nights a month. Most of the art on the walls is for sale, although most people are more engaged in the lively social life at these events. This will soon include occasional readings, performance art, salons, and happenings, courtesy of certain literary suspects, some of the more antic patrons, and Sarah herself. For further information, email saravie@caribnet.net  .


OPEN AIR FILM SCREENING UNDER THE STARS AT OCEAN SPRAY
Please contact directly for September films to be shown.
Ocean Spray, Inch Marlow Christ Church  Tel: 428-5426   www.oceansprayapartments.com
To be added to email listing please email   fatima patel  mad2rass@yahoo.co.uk
Ocean Spray 428-5426.


GANG OF 4
The Cottage , Springvale Plantation .St.
Andrew . tel 438 7883. 


CONSTANT GALLERY OF FINE ART
Sculpture and fine art (by appointment only),
Christopher Robinson (246) 429 2654 and 232 7830. email: tradersrealty@caribsurf.com            


FRANGIPANI ART GALLERY, 
W 422 5026, ext.4950, or by email. marilda@bernmar.com      Sugar Cane Club, Hotel and Spa, St. Peter. phone (246) 422 5026 


A GALLERY,
Royal Westmoreland, St James


ARTS SPLASH
September classes for 5-12 years and 12-16
Monday Class 5-12yrs Starting 20th Sept at The Artsplash Centre. Time: 3.30 – 4.30  6 week term for $170
Tuesday Class 5-12yrs Starting 21st Sept at St James Church Hall Time: 3.30 – 4.30  6 week term for $170
Wednesday Class 5-12yrs Starting 22nd Sept at The Artsplash Centre Time: 3.00 – 4.00  6 week term for $170
Saturday Class 5-12yrs Starting 25th Sept at The Artsplash Centre Time: 10.00 – 11.00  6 week term for $170
Teenage Saturday Class 12-16yrs Starting 25th Sept at The Artsplash Centre Time: 11.00 – 12.30 6 week term for $240

The Art Splash Centre, Hastings, Christ Church (Pink building opposite the Board Walk
(246) 228 0776            artsplashbarbados@gmail.com  , Hastings, Ch Ch   


ART BEAT
ArtBeat services include:-Archival digital printing on paper & canvas for sizes over 8.5” x 11”. We can print on media up to 24” wide. -Stretching and matting -Copying of artwork for giclee printing -Sale of art from our gallery -Digital photography workshops.  Tel 231 3002.


FINE ART FRAMING LTD,
Pelican Industrial Park, Bridgetown, Barbados - (246) 426-5325 


FAST FRAME FACTORY,
Dayrell’s Road, St Michael (246) 426 9994   shaka@fastframefactory.biz


AA FRAMING & DECORATION.
#4, 1st Avenue Belleville, St. Michael,
Tel: (1-246)-435-0513 Fax: (1-246)-426-6004 | E-mail: aaframing@caribsurf.com


FRAMING STUDIO
At the Best of Barbados Head Office, Welches Plantation, H’way 2A, opposite Automotive Art. Lovely setting, easy parking, good prices and a large selection of frames and matt boards. We also repair paintings, stretch canvas and laminate. Open 8am- 3.30pm weekdays. Call Patrick or Elvina  421-6900 ext 29


THE ART DEN
Art Supplies. Stretched canvases ranging from 14”x10” to 30”x24”; acrylic paint, tear off palettes, painting boards, sketch books & sketchpads, portfolios, matboard, black & white only & presentation boards in two sizes. 
BAC (Barbados Arts Council) members will receive between 10% off art supplies on presentation on their membership card.
Art Den # 437 1019, ask for Marcia, Sandra or Elsa, email  krackerjackkids@gmail.com      


THE ART HUB
SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS
9/16 Thursday evening Lecture demo 1:Silk Painting, Shibori dyeing and Soy wax batik with Indigo, Polychromatic screen and solar printing.

9/17 Friday: Lecture demo 2A:  Encaustic mixed media lecture demo. Learn how to use various grounds and surfaces with jacquard encaustic waxes, Piñata color, Jacquard Inkjet Fabrics, Lumiere and Pearl-ex. Discover how to correctly construct rich texture, eye popping opulence, subtle vignettes and obtain exquisite detail using mixed media.

9/17 Friday: Lecture demo 2B: Silk Painting, Shibori dyeing and Soy wax batik with Indigo, Polychromatic screen and solar printing.

9/18 Saturday Workshop all day or two separate workshops: Shibori dyeing and Soy wax batik with Indigo. Learn the ancient art of dyeing fabric using these wonderful techniques.
Polychromatic (multi colored) screen and solar printing onto fabric. Learn how to easily reproduce unique artwork onto fabric and clothing. Silk Painting: its watercolor onto silk. The lustrous quality of the silk is both seductive and vibrant.

9/20 Sunday: Lecture demo C: Encaustic mixed media lecture demo. Learn how to use various grounds and surfaces with jacquard encaustic waxes, Piñata color, Jacquard Inkjet Fabrics, Lumiere and Pearl-ex. discover how to correctly construct rich texture, eye popping opulence, and subtle vignettes and obtain exquisite detail.

Possible Hands On with the kids: Mehndi Glitter: Non-permanent body art with a shimmery twist! Draw designs with the special adhesive using the fine applicator bottle or apply through one of the 5 included stencils.

Canvases, paints, brushes, stretchers, bars, mediums.
Sumi supplies: Rice paper 8 by 20 Hosho, Unryu 24 by 36, Variety bamboo brushes, sumi ink.
Watercolour paper, charcoal paper, pastel paper, various drawing media, willow charcoal, graphite compressed woodless (2B,4B,6B,8B) watersoluble, India ink, fixative, textile paint, dyes, fabric markers, silk lino, block printing ink, cutters, brayers, plus more
Art supplies. BAC (Barbados Arts Council) members will receive between 5% - 10% off most art supplies on presentation on their membership card. tel: 432 2328  mobile: 266 5016
163 Amaryllis Row,
Cordia Avenue, Sunset Crest, St James


BAJAN REPORTER   supporter of the arts in Barbados
Wonderful New Website   http://bajanreporter.com     Also has a blog imparting opinions and uncovering Barbadian and Caribbean  Arts and News. Bajan Reporter who has been a wonderful patron to the arts in Barbados by giving all art forms exposure in his news and so helping our culture get out there. 
For emceeing Calypso Tents, voice-over Crop Over spots, freelance Tent reviews, marketing strategies, etc. You can reach Ian at either his Mobile (246) 266-1866 or BB PIN: 24ABD995


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ART CLASSES
Art Classes on Saturdays. All Year Through. Re opens Saturday January 9th. Under the tutelage of Mark Maynard. Tel - 828-7869/432-0762


NEW WEBSITES
On The Wall Art Gallery  www.onthewallartgallery.com      ( this sitehas been totally revamped and updated)
Norma Talma     www.normatalma.net



UPDATED WEBSITES
Barbados Arts Council    www.barbadosartscouncil.com
Corrie Scott   www.corriescott.net
Tides Art Gallery   www.tidesartgallery.com
Wynslo Philips    www.islandart57.com.bb

WEBSITE BUILDING
Want to have your own website but don't have the time or the inclination to build a website yourself but would like to have a presence on the web to look professional? And be able to sell your work via your website? And be able to have your own domain name? Specialising in artists and homes and creative sources Corrie Scott will build you a website designed specially for you and your business. As an artist and with financial means usually very low for these kinds of ventures, and knowing how important it is to have a presence in the world wide web for clients and friends to be able to see your latest work, Corrie has special prices  for creative people. Some sites cost in the thousands to build but you can have one built for a few hundred. Why not have a look at a few built recently to get an idea of what you too can have: Click on   http://corriescott.net/page24.htm

Wynslo Philips    Will be conducting classes in web page design, for those who wish to create their own web pages or maintain or update their existing ones.  The address for this information is – www.islandart57.com.bb/gallery21.htm