Sunday 7 November 2010

November Arts Events

NOVEMBER 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 November Issue please click on  http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/november-arts-barbados
#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
‘INDEPENDENCE GROUP SHOW’ Exhibition.  November 8th – Dec 1st
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
NEW VISTAS’ exhibition reception , Sat 13th Nov, 5pm-8pm at Champers. Original paintings and gift items. Very Vanita has just created a collection of gift items with art. Perfect as Christmas presents and easy to post.
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
The Gallery will be at the following events
1. The Caribbean Development Bank Fair on Saturday 13th November
2. The Museum Craft fair on Saturday 4th December.
Any artists who wish to take part are asked to call Kathy on 429 0296 or email kathyyearwood@hotmail.com.
An idea whose time has come
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
Sten  ‘WINGS OF THE MORNING’   Retrospective Exhibition . Curated by Janice Whittle
Join us for the opening celebration Sunday 7th November 6.30pm. Show ends 27th November.
Catalogue available
Queen’s Park Gallery is in Queen’s Park on Constitution Road. Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday. Tel - 427-2345


AWEIPO GALLERY
2. October 16th -- November 6th . ‘Shaman’ Sculpture and Paintings. A two man show from well known sculptor Ras Ilix, and painter Basula is the featured exhibition at Aweipo gallery. Both artists delve into their responses to daily life in Barbados
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
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)
‘FLORIANA’  A Collection of recent paintings by Lorna Rose. Opening reception Sunday 14th Nov. 6.30pm-8pm. 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
Joanna E Hinds JEHinds@centralbank.org.bb      website www.fch.org.bb


GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART
‘Newcomer’s Group Show’. Opening Reception Saturday October 23rd,
4pm-8pm .      Exhibition ends  Nov 13th
Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados 
www.artgallerycaribbean.com        Tel: (246) 419-0858


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
"Originals" Members art exhibition at the BMHS now on and until Jan. 2011  featuring the artist members of the BMHS.  Some of the names include well known artists Goldie Spieler, Juliana Inniss, Henry Fraser, Leslie Taylor, Sarah Venable, John Stuart, Ann Rudder and others….

Another wonderful opportunity for arts, crafts and specialty foods vendors await at the annual Barbados Museum & Historical Society Fine Craft Festival which will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010. Please contact Linda Branch, Development Officer
The Barbados Museum & 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


CHRISTMAS MARKET
Christmas Market on Saturday November 13, 1pm – until…at The Lion Castle Polo Club. Art, photography, jewellery, carvings, crafts, home gifts and much more. Fundraiser for the Ark Animal Welfare Society.
435 4108   or  ark@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 for NEWS on current happenings. The site includes ArtistNet, the database of Barbadian visual artists; a click on ‘Artists’ will take you there.   Visual artists are invited to post their profile and images on ArtistNet. 
Artists already on ArtistNet are reminded to send in their profile updates and new images. ArtistNet is a FREE NAGC service for artists.  
For further information contact the NAGC at   +1 (246) 310 2700 or e-mail contact@nagc.bb


SUMI-E CLASSES WITH LEANDRO SOTO IN CLOUD’S NEST ART
(From Leandro)
“Hello Art Lovers! People are asking me about when I will open a course in Sumi-e art in my studio. Mondays from 7:00-9:00PM at Clouds Nest Art Studio, St.George, Gun Hill.
Phone 429 0496. Call me at 429 0496 Best Regard to all,”Leandro


COMING IN 2011   PLEIN AIR WATERMEDIA WORKSHOP I        February 2011
Once again join Canadian artist Ariel Lyons on location in Barbados, to explore buildings, water and tropical foliage in watercolours or acrylics. Some painting skills are required. Ariel’s workshops are very popular and spaces are limited, so reserve your place early! February 17, 18, 19, 2011.  Where: Thursday Feb 17, 2011: Speightstown — chattel house/ buildings of old town, working with two point perspective. Friday Feb 18, 2011: Bathsheba—  panoramic view or creating movement from the study of moving water working with contour line, pattern, pastel resist and yupo paper. Saturday Feb 19 2011: A botanical garden— Tropical foliage: Making a variety of greens and creating a pattern working from plein air study. Materials  A supply list is available. Cost: $250 per day  or $650 for all three days (entrance fees and picnic lunches included).  TO REGISTER:  Contact Heidi Berger at 427-8023 or  hberger_2000@yahoo.com
Ariel Lyons, CSPWC, Canadian artist and teacher has been conducting art workshops for more than thirty years and has led many art travel tours to Europe. Her work is represented in numerous international exhibitions.  Check out her website at www.ariellyons.ca.


LLOYD ERSKINE SANDIFORD CENTRE
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.


2010 NIFCA SEASON FINALS.
The Gala.  The toast of the LIME Performing Arts presentations can be seen at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium on Sunday, November 21, in the venue that bears the name of Barbados’ most celebrated athlete and the lone living national hero.
Come and witness the island’s finest talents as they continue the tradition of excellence


MANIPURA
Open day Saturday November 27th   For more details please email  annaleedavis@gmail.com or 230 8897
Manipura Inc. provides a unique Caribbean experience through imagery and discussion on Caribbean society. The company manages two artistic brands - Annalee Davis, a contemporary body of work that looks at universal issues through a Caribbean lens and Manipura, a commercial line that celebrates the beauty of the Caribbean. The range of products offered includes paintings, limited edition prints, home decor, installations, objects and several more.

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 October 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
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
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

Tonya Wiles  tonyawiles@hotmail.com “I am teaching Private Art Lessons in my studio at 4 Lancaster Estate, St.James. Feel free to contact me for more information or for a private consultation about YOUR creative challenge”.Tonya  234 7766


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


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