September 2010 ARTS HAPPENINGS
compiled byCorrie Scott
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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.
#17 ART GALLERY
New pieces just added collection of this popular artist’s work may be viewed on:
http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt
http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt
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#
And on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8jvkxG-QV8
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
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
On The Wall Art Gallery
On the Wall Art Gallery St Thomas
ITALIA COFFEE HOUSE
Mini gallery with local prints and the artwork of Corrie Scott , Margaret Rodriguez Fred Odle
THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY
Curators Kathy Yearwood 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
QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY
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
Queen’s Park Gallery is in Queen’s Park on Constitution Road 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday. Tel - 427-2345
AWEIPO GALLERY
Gallery hours Sun to Sat 10 am to 6pm . The Crane Village St Philip . Telephone 271 2839. aweipogallery@yahoo.com
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.
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 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 byAlicia Alleyne Mark King 6pm. Show continues until September 17th.
‘There & Back’. Works by
CRAFTS at BIDC
Pelican Craft Centre, Princess Alice Highway St. Michael 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
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
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
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
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
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
Visit www.nagc.bb - website for the National Art Gallery Barbados 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
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:
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.
Three dimensional artist Rafza Nehaul 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
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 428-5426 .
GANG OF 4
The Cottage , Springvale Plantation .St.Andrew . tel 438 7883.
The Cottage , Springvale Plantation .St.
CONSTANT GALLERY OF FINE ART
Sculpture and fine art (by appointment only),Christopher Robinson (246) 429 2654 and 232 7830. email: tradersrealty@caribsurf.com
Sculpture and fine art (by appointment only),
W 422 5026, ext.4950, or by email. marilda@bernmar.com Sugar Cane Club, Hotel and Spa, St. Peter (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 Hastings , Christ Church
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
FINE ART FRAMING LTD ,
FAST FRAME FACTORY,
Dayrell’s Road, St Michael (246) 426 9994 shaka@fastframefactory.biz
AA FRAMING & DECORATION.
Tel: (1-246)-435-0513 Fax: (1-246)-426-6004 | E-mail: aaframing@caribsurf.com
FRAMING STUDIO
At the Best of Barbados 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
BAC (Barbados
Art Den # 437 1019, ask for Marcia, Sandra or Elsa, email krackerjackkids@gmail.com
THE ART
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
163 Amaryllis Row,
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
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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