MARCH 2011 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. Highlights in green are for future months.
Arts Events Updated throughout the month on Facebook Arts Events pages https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141775599207550&index=1
MONTHLY ARTS EVENTS MAGAZINE
March 2011 Arts Events magazine just out! Featured artists with a sneak peek at Akyem's latest pieces and a feature on Jason DeCaires Taylor and his underwater sculptures in Grenada . Full of new art, photography and more. Gallery receptions. You can explore further by clicking on direct links to artist websites embedded within the magazine. To view Issue please click on http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/march_2011_arts_event_magazine
#17 ART GALLERY
New series on monkeys. Have a look at album to see this well loved artist’s work. New pieces.
http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt
http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt
Group Show. Fine art and also available is a large selection of limited editions, lithographs, and cards.
Opening reception of ‘ BAJAN VIBES’ March 20th 5pm-8pm . All Male Group Show of Fine Art in Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic and Fine Art Photography featuring : Everick Lynton, Denzil Mann, Glenroy Jordan, Ron Lucas, Rasheed Bhoodoo, Neville Legall. Exhibition ends April 9th.
April 10th - May 14th Watercolour Group show
May 15th- June 11th Group Show
July 12th- August 13th Crop Over Group Show
August 14th - September 3rd Group Show
September 4th - September 17th Available
September 18th-October 8th Little Gems Group Show
October 9th- November 5th Group Show
November 6th- December 10th Independence Group Show
December 11th- January 14th, 2012 Christmas Group Show
BAC Gallery, Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown (246) 426 4385
website www.barbadosartscouncil.com email: mail@barbadosartscouncil.com
Opening reception of ‘Bits & Pieces’ art by Melanie Blomgren Sunday March 27th , 4pm-7pm .
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
Original paintings and gift items.
On The Wall Art Gallery at Champers Restaurant.
On the Wall Art Gallery at Earthworks in St Thomas .
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 ). Lithographs and giclees from $20Bds up
opposite First Caribbean National Bank, Sunset Crest.
THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY
The Festival Art Gallery will be the the Orchid Society Show to be held at the Barbados Horticultural Society at Balls on 19th and 20th March.
An idea whose time has come
Curator Kathy Yearwood . Bringing Art To The People
QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY
Feb 13th – Mar 6th Group Show: Barbados Photographic Society exhibition ‘People Places and Things’ The exhibition closes on March 6th.
EXHIBITION '1.1.11' OPENING RECEPTION SUNDAY MARCH 13th at 6.30pm
The CuratorJanice Whittle invited artists and writers to participate in the March exhibition, '1.1.11'. The exhibitors are asked to produce a work of art e.g. painting, photograph, poem, drawing, textiles etc during a 24 hour period before January 31st 2011. The presentation aspects, such as framing and so on can be done later, but the creation must be complete in one day. This is an exhibition of the results.
The Curator
The Gallery opening hours will return to 10am -6pm Monday to Saturday.On Mondays and Saturdays, only one Attendant works so we must close for lunch. If you intend to visit the Gallery on those days, please call first. Lunch is generally 2-3pm , but may vary according to how busy the Gallery is.
QPG tel.#427-2345 NCF tel.#424-0909 Queen’s Park Gallery is in Queen’s Park on Constitution Road .
QPG tel.#
AWEIPO GALLERY
‘Palette Knife’ Exhibition of Fielding Babb. Opening reception Sat, Feb 12th, 5pm -7pm. Exhibition ends March 5th
‘Group Show’ Opens March 12th
Gallery open 10am-6pm
Curator Juliana Inniss tel 271 2839 or 231 0335
Sun to Sat 10 am to 6pm . The Crane Village , The Crane, St Philip .
Feb 13th – Mar 6th Group Show: Barbados Photographic Society exhibition ‘People Places and Things’. It is an exhibition of about 30 photographs by members of the Barbados Photo Society.
A non-profit organization run by volunteers since 2003. 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.
ERROL BARROW CENTRE FOR CREATIVE IMAGINATION
‘Craftswomen of Our Fate’ Opening reception Tuesday March 8th, 6pm featuring Annalee Davis, Ayissa Burnett, Azizah Onifa, Gloria Chung, Ireka Jelani celebrating International Women’s day. Exhibition ends April 8th.
Welcome to the third Barbados edition of this Festival of African and African-diaspora documentary film. The full programme is available on www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fhe/SpecialEvents/AfricaWorld.htm
Screenings run 6-10 pm on Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 and 4-8 pm on Saturday 12 March in the EBCCI Cinemateque. The closing event with Akin Omotoso is 4-7.30 pm on Sunday 13 March in the Arts Lecture Theatre. All events on the schedule are free of charge; please arrive punctually, as space is limited. Please e-mail local curators, Jane Bryce or Ian Craig , for further details: jane.bryce@cavehill.uwi.edu; ian.craig@cavehill.uwi.edu.
The Festival is based in St. Louis , Missouri , where it was founded by filmmaker, writer and educator Professor Niyi Coker . As well as the St. Louis and Barbados events, the Festival also runs in Bermuda and Cameroon .
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 Tel. (246) 417- 4776 Fax (246) 417-8903
THE BRIDGETOWN GALLERY
Grenadian artist Oliver Benoit exhibition 'Image Projection'
Exhibition ends March 11th
10am to 4pm. or by appointment. Tel 430 0054, 826 4875 and 249 1750.
CRAFTS at BIDC
Pelican Craft Centre, Princess Alice Highway , St. Michael . For more information call 427-5350
FRANK COLLYMORE HALL AND GRAND SALLE
12th -13th March 2011 10am – 6pm . Tickets available at the door and at Flower Fantasy, Berbice #2 Road, Fitts Village , St. James Tel.: 438-8200
Russell Watson's critically acclaimed, award nominated debut film ‘A Handful Of Dirt’ will have it's Barbados Premiere as the OPENING GALA on March 16th 2011 at the Frank Collymore Hall
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 ,
Tel: 246-436-9083/84 Ext 6639 Direct Line: 227-8371 Fax1-246-228-2703
Email: DAChristie-Bourne@centralbank.org.bb ,
WEST WING GALLERY AT PARLIAMENT
(hoping there will be an exhibition there soon)
GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART
The Gallery Of Caribbean Art will be celebration their 10th Anniversary Show on Sunday, March 20th 11am to 2pm . Featuring 15 Artists. Exhibition ends April 23rd
Northern Business Centre, Queen Street , Speightstown, St. Peter , Barbados
Tel: (246) 419-0858
The Exhibition X'pressions at ISLAND Art Gallery , which was scheduled to end on March 5th, will be extended until March 12th. You Tube video of the show may be seen on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wb0cu5ejkc
'WOOD BASH FIBER' a group show featuring the work of Rafza Nehaul, Derek Went, Adrian Compton, I-Sage, Kenneth Blackman, Marlon Skeete and Martina Pilé will open on March 17th. The exhibition will continue until April 6th.
The gallery will be open from Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am to 4pm . On Saturdays from 10.30am to 2pm
Contact Number: 268 6850. curatorMarTina Pile pilezahles@hotmail.com
Contact Number: 268 6850. curator
MANIPURA
March Mania at Manipura. Beautiful art at amazingly low prices. Up to 50% off
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.
www.manipurainc.com annaleedavis@gmail.com or 230 8897
SCULPTURE TERRACE & STAR BAR MOVIE NIGHTS
Visit and view the amazing Wind Sculptures by American Sculptor Lyman Whitaker . A few more images may be seen on picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/WindSculptures#
For revised March schedule of screenings please contact Roger Chubb
Tel 234 2494 Email belvedereconsultants@gmail.com
A candle lit table for two including a complimentary bottle of wine are available at $150 Bds for Movie Nights. Picnics are welcome and please contact us on 234 2494 for further information regarding the Season
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
Opening reception, Monday March 7th, 5.30pm at LESC ( old Sherbourne Centre). 'Meet Great Art At LESC'. Chris Alleyne Fine Art Photography, Reggie Medford of Medford's Mahogany, and Jackie Hinds who has some fascinating abstracts. Chris Alleyne will also be signing his fine art photography book 'Into The Light'.
CaFA Fair Caribbean Fine Art Fair – Barbados March 31 – April 3, 2011
Pre-opening Celebration: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
50% of proceeds to benefit displaced Haitian artists
Press Preview & Gala Opening: Thursday, March 31, 2011
http://bajanreporter.com/leading-haitian-art-historian-to-curate-tribute-exhibit-of-haitian-art-at-caribbean-fine-art-fair/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_term=barbados&utm_content=news
6 exciting days combining art, music and performance
Event Info: www.cafafair.com Anderson M. Pilgrim Diaspora Now Inc. www.diaspora-now.com
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.
GROVE GALLERY
‘Treasures From Another Island ’ at Limegrove Lifestyle Centre. Cuban curator Marilyn Sampera Rosado selected 52 works of eight well known Cuban painters and sculptors in this premiere exhibition.
Mon – Sat 10am -6pm Tel 246 620 5463
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.
“I offer half day sessions at my studio on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is an introduction to, or review of, the elements of composition design and experimentation with various watermedia techniques and collage. I will work with you where you're at, helping you to find your own direction.”
Wednesday morning 9:30 am - 12:30 noon
Saturday afternoon 1:00 pm - 4 pm
Where: my studio...phone for address (246-427-8023 )
Cost: $50 per morning, pay as you go
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
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASSES with JOAN BORYTA
EVERY MONDAY MORNING 10am – 1pm
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 10am-pm
Watercolour, simple , soft, pristine. Learn how with a hands on experience. Any level, even a beginner is welcome. Call with questions and to reserve your space 436 8803 or email joanborytaart@hotmail.com
TONYA WILES PRIVATE ART LESSONS in her studio at 4 Lancaster Estate, St.James. For more information or for a private consultation about YOUR creative challenge.Tonya 234 7766 tonyawiles@hotmail.com
HOLDERS SEASON 2011
19th March - 2nd April
An unique experience at one of the world's most attractive 'boutique' festivals - eight exquisite and varied events in The Little Theatre, Holders. All of the variety associated with Wendy Kidd 's renowned Season of performance in the grounds of Holders House - jazz, blues and classical music, theatre and comedy to die for...Once again there would be something for everybody at the Holders Season, all of which will resound throughout the unbelievably beautiful and atmospheric grounds of Holders House. If you haven't been before, give it a go. You will not regret it! Stewart Collins Executive Director
Sat 19th Mar OPERA The Well- Clipped Barber (CAN) & Blake (UK )
Mon 21st Mar COMEDY Rainer Hersch (UK )
Wed 23rd Mar THEATRE ART A play by Yasmina Reza (FR)
Fri 25th Mar COMEDY Ruby Wax - Losing it! (USA )
Sat 26th Mar AFRICAN MUSIC NIGHT Sekou Keita Trio (Senegal ) & Muntu Valdo (Cameroon )
Mon 28th Mar CLASSICAL Craig Ogden (guitar) & Rosey Chan (piano)
Wed 30th Mar JAZZ Joe Stilgoe Trio (UK )
Sat 2nd Apr GALA NIGHT Hallelujah Hollywood (USA ) & String Fever (UK )
(Programme subject to change)
$185, $125, $65, $35 ( incl VAT)
Gala Night Tickets $200 & $140 (incl VAT)
All Performances commence at 7pm .
For More Information - Contact Holders Box Office:
www.holders.net
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
The CaribbeanTales Film Festival 2011 @ Island Inn, Barbados runs from March 14- 20, 2011 commencing with the Opening Night Film,“A Hand Full of Dirt”, directed by Russell Watson at The Frank Collymore Hall, March 16th.
The festival will also include an Incubator Programme for Caribbean audio-visual content development starting on March 14, a Symposium, Marketplace and workshops as well as screenings of films from the Caribbean and diaspora.
OPEN AIR FILM SCREENING UNDER THE STARS AT OCEAN SPRAY
Please contact directly for October films to be shown.
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),
A GALLERY,
Royal Westmoreland , St James
ARTS SPLASH
Pre-opening Celebration: Tuesday, March 29th . Artists such as Tonya Wiles, Nakazzi Tafari , Maureen St Clair among others will be showcasing their art. Please phone gallery for time of opening.
The Art Splash Centre, Hastings , Christ Church (Pink building opposite the Board Walk
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
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 ,
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 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
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
163 Amaryllis Row,
BAJAN REPORTER supporter of the arts in Barbados
Wonderful Website www.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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UPDATED WEBSITES
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