MARCH 2012 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.
MONTHLY ARTS EVENTS MAGAZINE
March 2012 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/march_2012_arts_event_magazine_barbados
ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS
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Hard copies will be available for purchase directly from publisher in a couple of months.
1. Feb 27- Mar 17 ‘Spring’ Group Show
2. Mar 19-Apr 12 Group Show
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. Susan Mains 29th Jan - March 2nd
2. Asher Mains Exhibition "Everything is Peachy in Babylon
3. ‘Three Generations Art Exhibition’ with Jill Walker, Sue Trew and Holly Trew, March 25th opening reception 11am-3pm. Exhibition ends April 14th
Northern Business Centre, Queen Street 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 GALLERY
‘Hello Havana Sao Paolo Biennalle
‘BARBADIAN JEWELLERY’ March 18th – 31st
The Gallery is located beside the Harbour Road Barbados 9am -4.30pm and on Sat. 9am -2pm . QPG tel.#’s remain 427-2345 and 429-3117 .
QPG CALENDAR 2012
JAN 3-28ART SUPERMARKET
FEB 11 -MAR 10 HELLO HAVANA
MAR 18 - 31 BARBADIAN JEWELLERY
APR 8-28 BARBADOS PHOTO SOCIETY
MAY 6 - JUNE 2 BARBADIAN SCULPTURE
JUNE 11 -AUG 11 CROP OVER VISUAL ARTS
AUG 19 -SEPT 8 ROMAL JONES
SEPT 16 -29 PHOTOGRAPHY
OCT 7 -NOV 3 ARLETTE ST HILL RETROSPECTIVE
NOV 11 -24BLUE AND WHITE SHOW
DEC 2 -29 ROSLYN WATSON RETROSPECTIVE
JAN 3-28
FEB 11 -
JUNE 11 -AUG 11 CROP OVER VISUAL ARTS
AUG 19 -SEPT 8 ROMAL JONES
SEPT 16 -29 PHOTOGRAPHY
OCT 7 -NOV 3 ARLETTE ST HILL RETROSPECTIVE
NOV 11 -24
DEC 2 -29 ROSLYN WATSON RETROSPECTIVE
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
THE BRIDGETOWN GALLERY @ SHERATON
1. ‘ BAJAN BLUE ’ Group show. Friday March 2nd opening reception. 5pm-8pm. Exhibition ends March 19th.
2. ‘LIGHT’ will be the next group show. Dates to be announced. (Note to artists for ‘Light’…please submit your pieces on Tuesday March 20th ).
Sheraton Mall upstairs on the second floor, at the top of the escalators, across from the radio station. 9am to 9pm daily 230-1750 or thebridgetowngallery@gmail.com
ON THE WALL GALLERIES
Original paintings and gift items at 2 galleries.
On The Wall Art Gallery
On the Wall Art Gallery St Thomas
Great gifts that reflect the color and vibrancy of Barbados Barbados
accents and scarves will be available for the 2011 winter season. Items can be ordered on line at onthewallartgallery.com or veryvanita.com
accents and scarves will be available for the 2011 winter season. Items can be ordered on line at onthewallartgallery.com or veryvanita.com
THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY
Curator Kathy Yearwood Art To The People
#17 ART GALLERY
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
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
HOLDER’S HOUSE
HOLDER’S SEASON at HOLDERS HOUSE
March 17th to March 31st 2012 .
Holders Season Arts Market & Shops:
Andre Williams Photography, The Julie Anne Caviezen Collection by Randy Ricardo White, Luna Designs, Sinnfully Sweet Creations, Works in Metal, Angelique, Earth Mother Botanicals, La Casa del Habano, Doll House Creations, Sally Henry, Victor Collector, Michelle Pottery,
Holders Season performance schedule;
Sat 17th Mar African Music Night Kanda Bongo Man & his 8-piece band
Mon 19th Mar The Cole Porter Story Joe Stilgoe & Hannah Waddingham
Wed 21st Mar Kaya Band Estas Tonne
Fri 23rd Mar COMEDY Night Kit HeskethHarvey, The Widow & James McConnel
Sat 24th Mar Holders Music Hall Night Claire Martin Trio, Estas Tonne & more to come
Mon 26th Mar The King Swing Julian Bliss
Wed 28th Mar French Soiree The Songs of Piaf with Eve Loiseau
Sat 31st Mar GALA NIGHT Finale Ennio Machetto & Habana Sax
(Programme subject to change)
ARTS SPLASH GALLERY
Exhibition of Orginal Watercolour Paintings and Prints By M. Neysa Wiens
Opening Night Wine and Cheese Reception Friday March 9th, 2012 6pm – 8pm
Exhibition ends March 23, 2012
Vendors Wanted… Hastings
“This arts, craft and food market is open to everyone who produces something themselves. Whether it’s soap, sandals, paintings, pottery, music, books, good food, cakes or carrots the Hastings Hastings
Starting 3rd of March, 8.00 - 11.00am .
Gallery available for exhibitions $300 per week. To apply please contact Elayne at The Art Splash Hastings Christ Church
Experimenting with Texture Wed March 7 – 28 or Sat Mar 10 – 31
Cost: $200 (weeks) http://heidiberger.com
ERROL BARROW CENTRE FOR CREATIVE IMAGINATION
1. International Women’s Day Celebrations March 8th
2. African World Documentary Film Festival 2012 March 9th – 11th
3. European Union Film Festival March 12th – 18th
4. 2012 International Diaspora Arts Festival March 22nd – May 7th
5. BIM Literary Festival & Book Fair May 16th – 20th
To find out about these events and more, visit the website: www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci
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
Caribbean Fine Art Fair – March 7th – 11th Barbados 2012 The CaFA Fair opens on the 7th of March with 35 exhibitors of paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, original limited edition prints and new media exploring the cultural traditions of the Caribbean.
Continues March 8-11, 11am to 8pm , Daily Admission BDS $15
Thursday, March 8, features a performance by “Doodle to the Beat” artist Barbara Russell
Friday March 9, a performances by Artist/Poet Nala
Saturday, March 10, Caribbean Art Symposium
Sunday March 11, a performance by Reggae artist Lady Virtue
(*includes entrance to all CaFA Fair events including Symposium)
Free entrance for students with ID and children 16 & under to CaFA Fair and Symposium
Event Info: www.cafafair.com
Caribbean Events Hub outlets in Sheraton Mall, Lantern Mall and Bridgetown
CRAFTS at BIDC
Pelican Craft Centre, Princess Alice Highway St. Michael 427-5350
LimeGrove. Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm , Sunday: 11am to 6pm
Gallery NuEdge Fine Arts Ltd, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St. James , Barbados
ARTS & CRAFTS AT HOLDERS FARMERS MARKET
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
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 ART
163 Amaryllis Row,
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.
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 & FRANK COLLYMORE HALL
APRIL Gale Theatre of Barbados and London The Lover, Pinter and the Piano directed by Rob Leyshon and produced by Melissa Simmonds.
The Lover, Harold Pinter’s intriguing one act comedy re imagined for this production in a modern Caribbean setting will be preceded by a short celebration of Pinter’s life and loves; his poetry, his prose and above all, his passionate relationship with Antonia Fraser.
Cast includes; Howard Antony UK Patrick Foster Caroline Gardiner Barbados Mckay (British) and introducing Angelo Lascelles
Harold Pinter was a Nobel Prize winning playwright and giant of contemporary theatre, a cricket loving political and peace activist who regularly visited Barbados!
The Lover, will be followed by twice award winning jazz singer and pianist Miss Liane Carroll arriving directly from Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London and performing the Great American Song book with special Barbadian guests.
The season as usual will unite talent from the UK Barbados
Ticket price 65 BDS (“Early Bird” and BARP 60 BDS )Tickets available at: www.iTicketsBarbados.com or call: 246 621 7000
Box Office Location: iTickets Barbados Cave Shepherd Broad St
For further information please contact our office or visit our website at fch.org.bb
Joanna Hinds, Frank Collymore Hall, Church Village BRIDGETOWN
Tel: (246) 436-9083 Fax: (246) 228-2703 Email: Joanna.Hinds@centralbank.org.bb
Tel: (246) 436-9083 Fax: (246) 228-2703 Email: Joanna.Hinds@centralbank.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
MANIPURA
Pintings, limited edition prints, home decor, installations, objects and several more.
www.manipurainc.com annaleedavis@gmail.com or 230 8897
THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Visit www.nagc.bb website for the National Art Gallery Barbados Barbados +1(246) 310-2700 . ArtistNet is a free service for all visual artists in Barbados
The studio/gallery, 6, Brighton Beach
GANG OF 4
Springvale to theHope Sanctuary Newcastle St. John 246 822 3461 .
Springvale to the
A GALLERY
By appointment please contact: Catherine Forter-Chee-A-Tow Curator/Artist
Royal Westmoreland , St James & The Mews Restaurant, Holetown
MANIFESTO BARBADOS:
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 ,
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, 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
TINGS BAJAN
Many and various wood and metal frames for sale. at Tings Bajan,
Pelican Village 249-2103 .
BAC (Barbados
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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