Saturday, 5 November 2011

November 2011 Arts Events

NOVEMBER 2011 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. Highlights in green are for future months.

MONTHLY ARTS EVENTS MAGAZINE
November 2011 Arts Events magazine just out! 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/november2011_arts_event_magazine_compressed

NEW!  ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS 
The response to this arts directory was so enthusiastic from the creative world in Barbados that we decided to pre release the book giving you a very big taste( 160 pages so far) of what is to come with the images and information we have received up to this date. There are many more artists who have registered and so by December when the book ( which is now over 300 pages) is officially due for release.  It will be a marvellous reference book which encompasses many art forms: Art, photography, sculpture, installations, pottery, craft work, original handcrafted jewellery and more. To view the ‘taster’ of the book please click on
http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/art_directory_barbados_bb
The full book will be viewable online at no cost, and hard copies will be available for purchase directly from publisher by December 2011.


BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL
November 1st- December 10th   ‘Independence Group Show
December 11th- January 14th, 2012   ‘BAC 54th Year Celebration’ Group ShowBAC Gallery,
Fine art  and also available is a large selection of limited editions, lithographs, and cards.
Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown  (246) 426 4385 
website   www.barbadosartscouncil.com         email:  mail@barbadosartscouncil.com 


GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART
1. Fine Art Photography exhibition ‘Out of My Mind’ by Stephen R. Smith October 16th-  November 9th.

2. Carol Cadogan Fox presents ‘Rare Bird’ Art Experience. Opening reception November 12th Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados 
Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday, 9.30am to 2.00pm www.artgallerycaribbean.com     Tel: (246) 419-0858


NCF (NATIONAL CULTURAL FOUNDATION)
QUEEN’S PARK
'JUST MEN'  at the Queen's Park Gallery at Pelican Village. The exhibiting Artists are Ashanti Trotman, Wayne Branch, Wayne Hinds, Ras Ishi Butcher, Winston Edghill, Carl Dottin, Adrian Richards and Omowale Stewart. They will be presenting paintings, Photography and Sculpture. The exhibition will close on Nov.5th.
The Gallery is located beside the Harbour Road not very far from the Barbados Arts Council. The closest parking areas are in front of the Arts Council or in the back by Fine Art Framing. We are not at Bagnal's Point Gallery. Gallery Opening hours are Mon. to Fri. 9am -4.30pm and on Sat. 9am -2pm.  QPG tel.#'s remain 427-2345 and 429-3117.


ERROL BARROW CENTRE FOR CREATIVE IMAGINATION
The University of the West Indies, Department of Language, Linguistics and Literature
Faculty of Humanities and Education, Cavehill Campus Presents CAFÉ XIII, The Journeys of Cuban Writers and Artists  “The Search for Self-Identity in Cuban Contemporary Art¨


Friday November 11th 2011 At 7 p.m. Venue: Art Gallery at the EBCCI  Launching of the book: Cuban Artists Across the Diaspora  By Professor Andrea Herrera  Chair of the Ethnic Studies Department University of Colorado at Colorado Springs based on her research of CAFÉ: The Journeys of Cuban Artists and Writers. Presentation of the exhibit: ¨The Search for Self-Identity in Cuban Contemporary Art¨By Dr. Grisel Pujalá-Soto. Lecturer. Department of Language Linguistics and Literature. Curator’s Talk by Leandro Soto. Refreshments will be served


BARBADOS MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The exhibition “The New World”: Scientific Illustrations of Natural History Prints will be on display from October 17 - December 16, 2011. Your opportunity to see pieces from the BMHS Fine Art Collection and the 18th century publication“Natural History of Barbados” by Reverend Griffith Hughes. Trace how the natural world has been documented from the 16th century through to today. 
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


ARTS & CRAFTS FUNDRAISER WITH  THE ARK - ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
Over 50 stall of arts and crafts. November 12th. 1pm until..Lion Castle, St Thomas. The funds raised through this event go a long way in supporting the work at our kennels where approximately 40 rescued dogs are housed until they are adopted. We are a no kill shelter so some of these dogs have called the shelter home for several years.THE ARK - ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | Associate of RSPCA International Member | Society of WSPA |www.arkanimalwelfarebarbados.com


ARTS & CRAFTS AT HOLDERS FARMERS MARKET
This is your invitation to join us this Sunday and every Sunday at the Holders Farmers Market from 9am. – 2pm. stalls with healthy delicious foods, fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts tables, delicious coffee, brunch and so much more. More info at www.holdersfarmersmarket.com
Holders Farmers Market will have an array of organically grown vegetables and fruits along with stalls filled with creative and unique hand made food and art, craft and gift items. Children will be entertained by petting tame farm animals and a bouncy castle. Visit our juice bar, grab yourself a cappuccino, or be seated for a full Sunday Brunch. Support the local organic farmers of Barbados, grab a healthy brunch, and shop for Christmas presents.


FRANGIPANI ART GALLERY
Fielding Babb to hold a Palette knife painting workshop at Sugar Cane Club, Maynards, St Peter, for 3 months (12 sessions), every Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon, starting on Sat, Oct. 1st., cost: Bds$200.00 per person for the whole course. He requires 2 specific sizes palette knives which are sourced and will be available for sale at cost price. Please let me know if you are interested  as soon as you can so I can put your name down. (there’s plenty time for you to organize your schedule so you can be free on Saturdays). My cell: 266 5922
9am to 5pm every day except Sundays. 
Sugar Cane Club, Hotel and Spa, St. Peter.  (246) 422 5026   info@sugarcaneclub.com
www.frangipani-art.com


ON THE WALL GALLERIES
Original paintings and gift items at 2 galleries.
On The Wall Art Gallery at Champers Restaurant.
On the Wall Art Gallery at Earthworks in St Thomas. 
Great gifts that reflect the color and vibrancy of Barbados can be found in the Very Vanita line of products available at On The wall Galleries both at Earthwork and Champers and a few specially selected stores. Choose from the very popular throw cushions, tote bags, prints and assorted stationery totake home as a lasting memory of Barbados. A new line of kitchen, table
accents and scarves will be available for the 2011 winter season. Items can be ordered on line at onthewallartgallery.com or veryvanita.com
Tel  234 9145     NEW ART IN   www.onthewallartgallery.com


THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY
Festival Art Gallery is a mobile art gallery showing in excess of 50 local Barbadian artists who are painters, ceramic artists, photographers and sculptors. 
Curator    Kathy Yearwood.    Bringing Art To The People
kathyyearwood@hotmail.com      www.festivalartgallery.com   ( site is a work in progress)


#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


HEATHER-DAWN SCOTT COLLECTION 
Have a look at album to see this well loved artist’s work. New pieces.
 http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt        


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        


MANIFESTO BARBADOS:
Sign up to be a volunteer via our Get Involved section on the site. or email us at volunteer@manifestobarbados.com  
www.manifestobarbados.com
www.manifestobarbados.com/manifestobarbados-pop-up-art-campus-lounge


ARTS SPLASH GALLERY
2.   Life Drawing – Intermediate-advanced Instructor: Leandro Soto
Leandro will guide you to a contemporary approach to human life drawing (nude, portrait, creative representation of human figure, etc.) You will learn various techniques like pencil, charcoal, sumi-e from Japan, acrylic and mixed media. At the end of the course you will participate in a group exhibition .
Course 2:‟Thursday, 6-7:30pm starting back November10th- Dec 15th, 2011
Price: $360/ 6 week term.

Beginner’s Painting and Drawing –Instructor: Tara La Motta
This introductory course is designed for students with little or no experience in painting or drawing. to develop drawing and painting skills with an emphasis on concept, narrative and self awareness. Students will learn drawing and painting techniques to depict colour, light, value, line, perspective and composition. Using materials such as graphite, charcoal,water-colour and acrylic paint, student will create simple sketches and finished works.
We will experiment with different art materials, ways to mix and apply colour and various techniques for drawing and composition. A list of additional art supplies needed for the course will be sent upon your registration.
 Course 2:‟Tuesday, 6.30-8pm‟ starting back November 8th-Dec 15th, 2011
 $300/ 6 week term

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


THE ART HUB
email   arthub.barbados@gmail.comm
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


ART SESSIONS with HEIDI BERGER    Winter 2011-12
1. Painting without a brush. This 6 week session is meant to get you to think outside of the box when it comes to applying paint. Experiment with roller, sponge, and palette knife, pouring and spritzing paint. Paintings may be abstract or representational. The elements of composition and design play a key role.
Wednesday Nov 9- Dec 14 10 - 12 noon –  Artsplash, Hastings
Saturday Nov 12 – Dec 17  2 – 4 pm – The Haven, Ventnor Garden
Cost: $300 (6 weeks)   To register:  hberger_2000@yahoo.com
Coming up in 2012:
2.     Introducing collage into your work Wed February 8 – 29 or Sat Feb 11 – March 3
3.     Experimenting with Texture    Wed March 7 – 28 or  Sat Mar 10 – 31
Cost: $200 (weeks)
http://heidiberger.com


AWEIPO GALLERY
Group Show exhibition.  Curator Juliana Inniss    tel  271 2839 or 231 0335
Sun to Sat 10 am to 6pm. The Crane Village, The Crane, St Philip.
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.
barbadosphotographicsociety@gmail.com    www.barbadosphotographicsociety.com/


BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sheena Rose at Morningside Gallery from Nov 11th. 
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


GRAND SALLE, CENTRAL BANK


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   Tel. (246) 417- 4776 Fax (246) 417-8903   ebcci@cavehill.uwi.edu              www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci


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 . www.fch.org.bb


WEST WING GALLERY AT PARLIAMENT
(hoping there will be an exhibition there soon)


TIYI BY DESIGN ART JEWELRY STUDIO
Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
#12 (upstairs) Town Square Mall, Speightstown, St Peter
246 422 6816 or 246 252 0184     queen_7tiyi@yahoo.com      www.tiyibydesign.com  


MANIPURA
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


GALERIE NUEDGE
‘Further Than’, a post-modernistclassical collection is now on view at Gallery NuEdge Fine Arts Ltd in the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, featuring international artists: John Bernhard, Catherine Burry, Amel Chamandy, Alexander Poll Doval, Daria Fabbro, Kadir Lopez, Charles Richard, Laura Santini and Julian Opie. alerie Nuedge at Lime Grove  Fine Arts Ltd. features the most sought out contemporary artists from local and international markets. Exhibits include art in the form of multi-media, sculpture, painting, photography, and art installation.
Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm, Sunday: 11am to 6pm      Tel 246 620 5463


THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY COMMITTEE 
Visit www.nagc.bb website for the National Art Gallery Committee in Barbados. This site includes the latest happenings and NEWS from the artists. Check out ArtistNet the database of visual artists in Barbados. Visual Artists are invited to join ArtistNet.  For details e-mail contact@nagc.bb or call the NAGC at +1(246) 310-2700. ArtistNet is a free service for all visual artists in Barbados.


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


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


A GALLERY,
By appointment please contact: Catherine Forter-Chee-A-Tow Curator/Artist
Tel: 246 262 6238 or 246 262 6241  c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com
Royal Westmoreland, St James & The Mews Restaurant, Holetown


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 


ART BEAT
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
www.aaframingartonglass.com

FRAMING STUDIO
At the Best of Barbados Head Office, Welches Plantation, H’way 2A, 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, 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      


BAJAN REPORTER   supporter of the arts in Barbados
Wonderful Website   www.bajanreporter.com     You can reach Ian at either his Mobile (246) 266-1866 or BB PIN: 24ABD995


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