March 2015 arts event magazine barbados by Corrie Scott

BARBADOS ARTS EVENTS

MARCH 2015

Welcome to Barbados Monthly Arts Events This is a completely free and unsponsored magazine created out of the need to inform so that we can get to exhibitions, artist talks, workshops and more, rather than hearing about events after they have taken place. I encourage anyone with a creative event or a new piece of work to get in contact with me at corriescott@gmail.com and I will add a free page for you. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get the arts out there! Please, pass this magazine on to others and so help the creative side of Barbados get all the exposure possible. Corrie

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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. Updates as news of arts events comes in each month may be viewed on http://corriescott.net/page28.htm Published by Corrie Scott

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We are delighted to invite you to 'Women's Work 2: the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;? of Venus' Opening Reception: Sunday, March 15th. 5pm - 8pm at the Gallery of Caribbean Art, Speightstown, Barbados. All are welcome. An individual approach by women artists to any aspect of Venus, goddess of love, creativity, beauty, fertility, prosperity and sex. Heidi Berger * Alison Chapman- Andrews * Joyce Daniel * Rosemary Parkinson * Martina Pile * Ann Rudder * Corrie Scott * Heather-Dawn Scott * Lilian Sten-Nicholson * Ichia Tiyi * Darla Trotman * Tracey Williams Exhibition end April 9th, 2015. Gallery of Caribbean Art, Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados Tel: (246) 419 0858 Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday - 9:30am - 2:00pm Sunday closed

CORRIE SCOTT

HEIDI BERGER

HEATHER-DAWN SCOTT

ALISON CHAPMAN-ANDREWS

ANN RUDDER

JOYCE DANIEL

DARLA TROTMAN

ICHIA TIYI

LILIAN STEN- NICHOLSON

MARTINA PILE

ROSEMARY PARKINSON

TRACEY WILLIAMS

PRESS RELEASE ‘Women’s Work 2: The “I” of Venus’. 12 Women artists. Gallery of Caribbean Art, Queen Street, Speightstown, Barbados March 14th - April 9th. 2015 Opening reception Sunday March 15th, 5pm-8 pm. Feature address by the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley,Q.C.,M.P. ‘Women’s Work 2 : The ” I” of Venus’ was inspired by the success of ‘Behold! Women’s Work ‘ in 2013 and by the new energies born from the collaborations in that show. 12 women artists bring their personal, widely different styles, media and temperaments to the interpretations of ‘The “I“ of Venus’, some are literal, while others vary in their intensity and scope of abstraction. They range from Darla Trotman’s literal, photorealistic interpretations, through Heidi Berger’s gently lyrical portrayals of Barbadian women and the softly romantic portraits of Tracey Williams, to Rosemary Parkinson’s sharp wit, expressed in stark, cartoonish black,white and red drawings and Lilian Sten’s , unapologetically stormy , abstract renditions of the female principle. Alison Chapman-Andrews shows new variations of her well established oeuvre, but also joins Corrie Scott and Martina Pile with roundbellied mixed media portrayals of the Goddess in her many glorious and voluptuous forms. Joyce Daniel celebrates the birthing theme with an, almost imperceptible, nod to Botticelli and Ann Rudder presents her ancestral narratives in colourful, multi- layered assemblages. Heather-Dawn Scott steps away from her ‘nostalgic Caribbeana’ paintings to confront the viewer with edgy and visually exciting mixed media works, while the trade-mark natural, and effortless, elegance of Ichia Tiyi’s jewellery combines the spiritual and earthy qualities of universal womanhood. All are visual explorations of the complexities of Venus-the goddess of love, creativity, prosperity and sex. The exhibition will be formally opened by the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Q.C., M.P., whose dynamic stint as Minister of Culture saw an exponential development in the areas of art and culture. ‘The “I” of Venus’ can be enjoyed at the Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speightstown for a full three weeks: from March 13th until April 9th. . Gallery hours ; Monday-Friday 9.30 am- 4.30 pm Sat . 9.30am-2 pm Contact info :Gallery of Caribbean Art . artgallerycaribbean@caribsurf.com tel: (246) 419 0858 Heidi Berger heidimberger@gmail.com Corrie Scott. corriescott@gmail.com

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ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS How It Happened I have, for so many years, wanted to create a free online reference book where anyone, in any part of the world, may access the creative people in Barbados. I could not do this on my own and Kathy Yearwood heard of my idea, offered to partner with me and I happily agreed. What started out in March as a small book of what I thought might be a maximum of one hundred and fifty pages turned into a tome of over three hundred pages. A mixture of excitement and fear at what we had taken on. And here we are in December 2011 with a book showing off the talents in Barbados. So exciting. The eight month adventure began. Finding artists, photographing them and their work. From March 2011 to October 2011 Kathy and I collated the artwork, the bios and statements and travelled around the island garnering images and information. Large collections of artwork in homes. Convincing people who thought they were too old and forgotten and watching them smile as their work was photographed and having them talk about themselves so that we could create a bio for them. Literally slipping down the hills of clay at Chalky Mount to see an original kiln and spend the day with the potters. Temple Yard with the Rastafarian community where they are blessed with talent, especially carving, and then coming away with gifts of pineapples and avocados. Photographing in the rain with an umbrella in one hand and a camera in the other to get the right angles. Going to openings and craft shows and talking to many. Coming to my home, going to Kathy’s, and going wherever was needed. Meeting the different personalities in so many locations as I photographed many of them for their portrait photo for the book. Remembering some who have left us. A labour of love, learning and fun. The thank you part as I could not have done this on my own. Norma Springer who encouraged me to “take the book and run with it”. Kathy Yearwood who offered to partner with me collating and to create the book for artists in Barbados. Alison Chapman-Andrews for helping Kathy and I proof read. Amazing how much you miss no matter how many times we went over it. Sue Bain for offering her professional opinion and suggestions as a copy editor. Peter Boos for all the encouragement. Laura Lin Hutchinson for her introduction. Finally, the most important people, the creative souls who put their trust in Kathy and I to show them off to their best. I hope we have done this. Corrie Dec 7th 2011

‘Alison – Tritone’ 18x24in Acrylic and palm fibre on canvas. by Arthur Atkinson

‘Alison – Tritone’ 18x24in Acrylic and palm fibre on canvas. “A portrait of an artist friend of mine. Alison Chapman-Andrews came to Barbados in the early 70’s, a graduate of RCA and a lecturer in art. Her ‘day job’ was as a teacher at St.Michael’s School where the students benefited from her expertise for a number of years. While teaching she observed our Caribbean landscape and proceeded to make it her own. Her palms have become a trademark but her inventive semi-abstract stylizations never cease to amaze and/or surprise me. She has worked with other subject matter but whatever she chooses to interpret is sure to be a treat for the viewer.” Arthur Atkinson

CATHY ALKINS cjm_alkins@yahoo.com

ONEKA SMALL oneka@coredesignsandconcepts.com

RIVENIS BLACK http://rivenis.net/ http:// rivenis.deviantart.com/ http://diskordiacomic.blogspot.com/

KRAIG YEARWOOD kraigyearwood@gmail.com

VERSIA ABEDA HARRIS versheen@gmail.com http://versiaabeda.tumblr.com/residencies

SHEENA ROSE

bajanrose27@hotmail.com

A gateway to the BCC Division of Fine Arts. PUNCH Creative Arena is more than a gallery... it's a new home for creative action, bridging the gap between students, faculty and the wider community. PUNCH aims to showcase and interrogate creative practice with a multi-disciplinary focus on local, regional and international creativity. ewan.atkinson@bcc.edu.bb allison.thompson@bcc.edu.bb

YASMIN VIZCARRONDO yasminvizb@gmail.com

VANITA COMISSIONG

www.onthewallartgallery.com

KENNETH BLACKMAN thewoodsurgeon55@yahoo.com

CATHY CUMMINS cathy.coast@caribsurf.com

EWAN ATKINSON ewanatkinson@caribsurf.com theneighbourhoodreport.tumblr.com

ERROL BREWSTER

errolbrewster@gmail.com

DEREK WENT

derekwent@hotmail.com

ERIC BELGRAVE from the series ‘MY MARK’ eric.belgrave@outlook.com

GALLERY NuEdge FINE ARTS Ltd Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St. James, Barbados Tel: (246) 621-0067 Fax: (246) 621-0069 www.galerienuedge.com

Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, UWI De Carla Applewhaite at 417-4776 decarla.applewhaite@cavehill.uwi.edu www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci

Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n has arrived! This amazing book by Rosemary Parkinson is on island. Two hard cover coffee table books, with a sleeve that encloses both, 656 pages and 1400 plus photos filled with history, tradition, culture, stories and recipes from Barbados. Book Set Price (2 books): US$150 or Bds$300 plus shipping for those overseas. Payment via PayPal, Western Union or cash. ROSEMARY PARKINSON + 1 246 436 5865 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; + 1 246 264 7448 www.rosemary-parkinson.com www.facebook.com/BarbadosCulinaryJourney

BARBADOS BU'N-BU'N â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n is a 500+ page story of my culinary adventure around the island of Barbados. The book is due to be published as completed. This is just an little insight to its pages!â&#x20AC;? Rosemary Parkinson

www.barbadosphotographicsociety.com

JULIAN MOORE

jem_systems@yahoo.com

To Look, Perchance To See A FEW WORDS FROM THE ARTIST In 30 years as a Visual Artist, Abstraction has been my almost constant creative filter, primarily in the medium of pastels on paper but also in my own poetry, the art I enjoy and the music I listen to. My occupational migration to Photography in 2007 was largely accidental but has now come to satisfy a life-long interest in the medium previously inhibited by the techinical and financial challenges inherent in serious production. With the advent of the digital camera and the now ubiquitous smartphone camera, my interest is now being fulfilled and Abstraction a primary impulse. The works in this exhibition were all captured using an iPhone 5®, a choice which immediately opens the images to critical questioning. That handicap aside, this digital device has become a constant in my everyday ife, ready to immortalize even the most mundane scenes at minimal cost. My own most deeply ingrained abstract tendencies are now given a daily outlet, with an entirely new and visible universe of possible subject matter. To realise these images in print takes little effort, though to be sure, the purest aesthetics of archival photographic printing (and perhaps even photography itself), are abandoned. Armed with the iPhone®, I have discovered many new or previously unnoticed relationships and spaces of abstraction, deepened my understanding of my immediate environment and enriched my relationship to it. I would guess it has also opened the eyes and minds of the few dozen souls who, to date, have enjoyed these images via my blog, on Instagram or on FaceBook – even Rihanna has weighed in on one of my images! Indeed, the comments “I never noticed that before” or “How did you see that?” or “I always pass that way and never noticed…”, are commonly recurring contributions by my viewers and the more discerning viewer never fails to acknowledge the validity of the underlying creative statement, without so much as a question about the tools used. A bit of hesitation has accompanied my embrace of this 21st century device but essentially it has become a transformative and sometimes catalytic extension of my eye. It informs my internal creative discourse in a way that has traditionally taken months, sometimes years, to bear fruit. Digital wizardry aside, the work invites viewers to be open to spaces and visual events that are otherwise locked in the ephemera of time and space, indeed, often ignored and lost but for the presence of an artist who is consciously looking (and sometimes seeing). So, potentially at least, we are all artists - at - large! Many thanks to all those who have encouraged my work and in particular those who have enabled the exhibition and publication of this work. William Cummins

WILLIAM CUMMINS

CURATOR’S STATEMENT Is photography a work of art ? This question has been debated in lectures, essays, auction houses and many other for a for a very long time and will, without any doubt, be part of many more discussions for decades to come. The easiness in reproducing and duplicating the same images as well the relativeness to access or acquire them may be one of the reasons why photography has not been accepted as seriously as it should be. Although art galleries and auctions houses have given the discipline a more dignified status it still is “ L enfant pauvre des Arts Visuels “ If one accepts the premise that photography is not a mere mechanical record and the application of technical skills but a legitimate mode of expression using a different medium, then indeed a photograph can qualify as a work of art at the same level as a painting , a sculpture, an installation or a performance can be a candidate for the significant appellation of being called a “Work of Art”. That brings us to a more ambiguous and profound mystifying question: What “Really”,is a Work of Art ? Scholars, Art Historians, Curators, Gallerists , Art Collectors , Art Auctioneers and Art critics may define it according to their forte to elevate themselves in the academic or commercial world which they do very successfully in many cases. Nevertheless not every painting, sculpture, installation or photograph is a work of art . Besides the combination of plastic qualities such as lines, tones, and shapes the artistic visual language combined with imagination must create an original and unique form that commands an aesthetic emotion. This allows the viewer to share a profound artistic experience through the eyes of the creator and demystifies the notion that art is the reserve for an elite few. Denyse Ménard-Greenidge M.A.

William St.James Cummins Artist • Graphic Designer • Photographer BIOGRAPHICAL INFO Born and raised in Barbados, William Cummins attended West High School in Minneapolis and graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts (1986) with a B.A. in Studio Art. Residing in Barbados from 1993 to the present, he has pursued first his Fine Art practice, supporting himself with a freelance Graphic Design career and now Photography. Cummins has shown work in both solo exhibits and with group showings (Barbadiana and Carifesta being the best known) which have exposed his work in Paris, Vienna, Montreal, London, Guyana and Trinidad. Most recently he was part of a delegation representing Barbados at CARIFESTA 2013 (Suriname). His abstract works on paper are in numerous local private and government collections and a few also reside in private collections in the U.S.A., Europe and Canada. While he has dabbled in photography since 1975 with many gaps, his efforts have gradually evolved into a professional practice since 2007. Commercial subjects include Art Documentation and Cultural Events. Private, creative subjects cover many genres with a special interest in Abstraction. He is currently exploring Studio Photography. In late 2014, he launched Rosewood Press, offering bespoke book design services for one-off books featuring Family Histories, Business and Private Anniversaries, Artist’s Books and the like. William Cummins has, besides living in the U.S. for 12 years, visited several islands in the Caribbean and parts of Canada, Europe and India. He relaxes with his camera, enjoys walking, films, writing poetry, listening to a broad variety of musics and is a perpetual student on the guitar. Rosewood, Lodge Hill, St.Michael, Barbados BB12001 1-246-425-1524 1-246-230-5509 Photoblog: williamstjamescummins.blogspot.com Artblog: stjamesart.blogspot.com Instagram: jamminyammo

HIMAL REECE HIMAL REECE

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RYAN RODRIGUEZ

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HUGH WALKER

hughwalk@gmail.com

ADRIAN RICHARDS

anrichards@gmail.com

CRAIG FERNANDEZ

https://www.facebook.com/craighfernandezphotographY

BERNARD WALLACE POOLER

bwpooler@gmail.com

RAYMOND MAUGHAN raymondmaughan@gmail.com

JOHN GOODING

jgooding@caribsurf.com

GAVIN HINKSON

ghinkson@hotmail.com

WINSTON EDGHILL

wpedghill@sunbeach.net

SHAREKA BENTHAM sharekab@gmail.com

NIAZ DOKRAT www.facebook.com/PhotosByNiaz

WILLIAM ABBOTT

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MARK HUSBANDS

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KATARINA KOVACS KATARINA KOVACS

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BAJAN FARI Bajanfari@gmail.com

CORRIE SCOTT corriescott@gmail.com www.corriescott.net

ANDRE DONAWA andredonawa@gmail.com

CLEMENT FARIA

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CHERYL HUTCHINSON

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SHELDON MARSHALL marsheldon@gmail.com

JULIAN BERESFORD

Julian_b@hotmail.com

www.julianberesford.com

BERNARD WALLACE POOLER

bernard@verdunhouse.com

ANIYA EMTAGE LEGNARO

www.lifebyaniya.com

ANDRE WILLIAMS www.andrewilliamsphotography.net

DON JORDAN

donjordan.bb@live.com

ROGER HANNANT rogerhannant45@gmail.com

JENNY GONSALVES

mammy_apple@hotmail.com

YVETTE REID

syrecb@caribsurf.com

ABOVE BARBADOS Have a look at the higher resolution image (and zoom around) at http://www.abovebarbados.com/sites/default/files/batts_rock_panorama.jpg Would you believe this is a reduced/resized image - the original is double the width/height! Above Barbados offer high-definition aerial photography and video, packages available from $500BDS. Contact Above Barbados today on 231-9583 to discuss your requirements and let us get those stunning shots from a new perspective! Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join us on Google+

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‘MY WORLD TO SHARE’ an exhibition mounted by the members of The Barbados Photographic Society in celebration of its tenth anniversary

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is an exhibition mounted by the members of The Barbados Photographic Society in celebration of its tenth anniversary. In addition to many exciting images by their members, they have invited photographers from around the world to participate and as such they bring you images from their neighborhoods to yours. In addition to captivating images from members of the Barbados Photographic Society, images from photographers in the Caribbean region, North America, Europe, and Asia are also on display. This online exhibition gives an opportunity for the Barbados Photographic Society and their friends to share some of their photographs with you in advance of their first self-curated exhibition; set to open on October 20th, 2014 at the Barbados Arts Council Gallery in Pelican Village, Bridgetown, Barbados. Visit their website BarbadosPhotographicSociety.com or Facebook page for the link to the opening of the online exhibition. Please enjoy the photographs and we hope they bring you great joy. Please join them in celebrating and share the link to the exhibition on your social media platforms.

Holders Season 2015 Programme: Holders Season, the Caribbean’s International Arts Festival, returns for its 22nd year on Saturday 7th March – Saturday 21st March. Phone(246) 432 7338 or (246) 432 6385 Emailtheseason@holders.net Websitehttp://holdersseason.com/ Saturday 7th & Monday 9th March Cabaret Dinner Two nights of music, magic and variety in the intimate setting of the Holders gallery. Over a three course dinner on the atmospheric Holders Gallery, enjoy at close quarters the talents of three internationally acclaimed artists all of whom need to be seen to be believed…. Featuring Joe Stilgoe (piano), Michael Gee (magician) Desiree Kongerod (aerialist/acrobat). Wednesday 11th March The Music of Hollywood – Songs on Film Award-winning pianist, singer, songwriter and film buff Joe Stilgoe pays tribute to 100 years of Hollywood cinema and the film music that shaped his own musical life. Beginning with The Jungle Book and charting a course through the most memorable moments of music in film, Joe and his remarkable band will give you the perfect afternoon at the movies. With Joe’s famous improvisational skills this cinematic show will be unique each time. Joe is joined by the massively talented Ben Reynolds (drums) and Thomas Farmer (bass). Thursday 12th March Cajun Night with The Savoy Family An evening of infectious traditional music from Louisiana and with some great tastes to match! The Savoys are without any question the first family of Cajun music, but fame and fancy titles aren’t their thing. Despite having played on some of the biggest stages in the world, they know that Cajun’s true spirit is more likely to be found at the jam sessions back at their famous Savoy Music Center near Eunice, Louisiana. The Savoys bring their musical joy to the Holders stage together with their spicy cuisine…

Saturday 14th March Cuban Night - Roberto Fonseca Holders is thrilled to welcome one of the giants of the international jazz scene, Cuban maestro Roberto Fonseca. Instrumental in the global renaissance of Cuban music, Roberto is a world-renowned pianist famous for fusing Latin jazz, urban music, and African rhythms with the sounds of his heritage. Born in Havana in 1975, he first began playing the piano at age eight and since graduating with a Master’s degree in composition, he has taken the world by storm both with his solo and ensemble tours. Monday 16th March Theatre Night – Black is the Color of my Voice A play with music, inspired by the life of singer Nina Simone. Written and performed by African American actor Apphia Campbell. Tuesday 17th March Classical Night - American Soul and the City A fantastically eclectic programme performed by two magnificent young artists, who capture the essence of the American Dream: freedom, hope, innovation and boundless possibilities. Pianist Christina McMaster and Violinist Lizzie Ball perform music from the Soulful South to City Sidewalks…with colourful splashes of Latin America. Music by Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Gershwin, Piazzolla, Debussy and more! Saturday 21st March GALA Night featuring BLAKE We welcome the return by popular demand of the UK’s most sophisticated 3- piece singing group Blake, their stunning repertoire of classical and contemporary music are favourites with Holders audiences. Canadian singer songwriter Sarah Boulton makes her first appearance at Holders Season.

TIYI BY DESIGN www.tiyibydesign.com

PORTRAITS BY ROMELL CHASE romell_chase@hotmail.com

NIKOLAS SEALY

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KHARY DARBY

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Fresh Milk and Adopt-a-Stop have entered into a collaborative partnership to bring art into the public space. Fresh Milk has commissioned six young Barbadian artists to produce original art work for benches which will pop up in public spaces around the island between September 2014 and February 2015. Stay tuned for more information as these benches come to a stop near you! For news on the Fresh Milk Books Team, check out their tumblr page here: http://freshmilkbooks.tumblr.com/contributors%20 And finally, Fresh Milk's Assistant to Director, Katherine Kennedy, heads to Germany on Monday September 1st to spend three months at the Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship in Stuttgart. This ResSupport Fellowship will allow her to learn how to run a better residency programme. While Katherine is enjoying that amazing experience, Versia Harris will be interning here at Fresh Milk as Assistant to Director in training. http://freshmilkbarbados.com/2014/06/13/fresh-milk-receives-a-2014-ressupport-fellowship/

In an effort to cultivate discussions about the arts starting at a young age while engaging with the community, Fresh Milk will implement an outreach programme using the resources available in The Colleen Lewis Reading Room (CLRR). One of the many challenges faced by young creatives is, despite their artistic gifts, they often struggle when it comes to speaking and writing comprehensively about their work. This is a skill that would benefit immensely from reading, whether specifically arts oriented texts or even well written fiction; gaining an appreciation for articulate material is imperative to mastering oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own practice. Fresh Milk proposes to be the go-to point for refining these skills, beginning at CSEC level when children are expected to take their research and written abilities to a higher standard, all the way up to providing MA or PhD candidates with a deep pool of knowledge and unique material which they can draw upon. The Fresh Milk team will work with secondary school teachers in this area to construct a programme which will bring the students to Fresh Milk to show them the studio and reading room, letting them know that there is an environment available which can cater to their academic and creative needs. To keep up to date with our other activities, visit: http://www.freshmilkbarbados.com and like our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/FreshMilkBarbados

SUSAN MAINS www.susanmains.com

ASHER MAINS www.ashermains.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqmpvwfyrEg

JOHN CHANDLER ‘Hotel Barbados’ Signed copies Lancaster Great House 266-8752 for more information

'The Coral Stone Village Meeting' by Unknown artist Each piece which has been positioned and topped with other pieces of coral stone. In rows. The front row close to the sea appear to be 'the elders' as they have a little more space between themselves and the 'people'. Created by an Philip King who lives up by Cave Hill. who comes during the week to Batts Rock Bay to build these 'meetings' of coral. It is ever evolving as some are vandalised or the sea knocks them down. Some photographs here

ON THE WALL ART GALLERY On The Wall Gallery at Champers A charming gallery and throughout the restaurant at Champers Restaurant, located on Accra Beach, Rockley, Christ Church has been fully renovated. Monday - Friday Noon-4pm and 7pm-11pm . Please call for weekend hours. 246 234 9145 Champers gallery is accessible during Restaurant hours. Actual gallery operations are 12noon to 4pm and 7 pm to 11 pm all year November to April On The Wall Gallery At Earthworks. Earthwork continues to be the mainstay of our operations as we continue to add new lines to our already eclectic mix of hand made crafts, jewellery and fine art. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Closed Sunday Vanita Comissiong

tel 246 234 9145

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FRANGIPANI ART GALLERIES 1. Sugar Cane Club, Maynards, St Peter,Tel. 422 5026, Ext.5037 2. Savannah Hotel, The Garrison, St M.Tel. 228 3800, Ext. 3823 3. Almond Beach Resort. Heywoods, St. Peter.Tel. 422 4900, Ext. 5864 4. Sunset Crest, Bernmar Centre (behind Rubis gas station) Holetown. Tel. 419 8370, Ext. 4440 All galleries open every day except Sundays from 9am to 5pm, closed for lunch 1 to 1.30 pm., with the exemption of Almond which is open on Sundays also. marilda@bernmar.com www.frangipani-art.com

THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY At Hastings Farmers Market, Artsplash, Hastings, Ch Ch

EVERY SATURDAY The Festival Art Gallery is a mobile art gallery showing in excess of 50 local Barbadian artists who are painters, ceramic artists, sculptors and photographers. Bringing Art To The People kathymyearwood@gmail.com

THE CRANE GALLERY The Crane Village is adding a new jewel to its crown! The Village, inspired by Barbadian heritage architecture, is the centre piece of the historic Crane Resort and will soon welcome the work of an eclectic mix of established and up-and-coming Barbadian artists. This summer, the stately and spacious 1,300 sq. ft. Crane Gallery will throw open its doors, giving local artists the perfect avenue through which to expose their art to both visitors and the Barbadian public. For more information call 423-6220 or email gallery@thecrane.com.

BAC Gallery Schedule 2015 (Subject to change. Please call the Gallery to Confirm) Feb 24 - Mar 15 Group show Mar 16 - April 4 Neville Legal (rental) April 6 - April 25 Group show April 27 - May 9 Available for rental May 11 - May 30 Group show June 1 - June 20 Heritage (group show)

BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL BAC Gallery, Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown (246) 426 4385 thebarbadosartscouncilgallery@gmail.com

GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART 2 Galleries The Gallery Of Caribbean Art Galleries presents the works of a variety of artists Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter GCA at Tides, Tides Restaurant, Holetown, St James, 432 2084 www.artgallerycaribbean.com

Tel: (246) 419-0858

Gallery of Caribbean Art at Tides Tides Restaurant Balmore House, Holetown, St. James Tel : (246) 432-2084 (246)230-1968 Email: tidesart@caribsurf.com

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Millhouse, Canewood • St. Michael, BB 11005 • Phone (246) 271-6509 • Cell (246) 266-9432

Purple Palm is a local business supplying homes and businesses with the highest quality Print and Mirror furnishings. Using the artwork of many local artists in Barbados and the Caribbean plus work from around the world. We have been supplying to the hotel and villa industry for ten years, including prestigious clients such as Sandy Lane, Coral Reef, The Crane Beach Resort, Sugar Cane Club and Sandridge among others. We have also supplied numerous private villas, and work closely with local interior designers. Being directly affiliated with a 40,000 sq ft framing factory our prices are very competitive. Appointments to view our gallery at Rockley Resort can be made through Paul Hoad or Karen McGuire. 246-2332173 paulhoad@caribsurf.com

Photo by Peter Boos

THE ARTSPLASH CENTRE Paint * Draw * Create & Have Fun! artsplashbarbados@gmail.com www.artsplashbarbados.com

FRANK COLLYMORE HALL AND GRAND SALLE www.fch.org.bb

A monthly programme is produced of all lectures, music and theatre events . To receive it by email or post please email fchmail.com or tel 436 9083 or 84

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Celebrate Culture... Celebrate Life! The Frank Collymore Hall is the premier venue for cultural performances, conferences, lectures and more, in Barbados. The multi-purpose facilities are perfect for your dance, drama, music or exhibitions. The Hall comes fully equipped with State of the art equipment, 500 seating capacity, High-quality acoustics, Multi-use Grande Salle 9-foot Orchestral Steinway Concert Grand piano FRAN WICKHAM MANAGER | Tom Adams Financial Centre| Spry Street | Bridgetown | BB 11126 ď&#x20AC;¨246-436-9083 francine.wickham-jacobs@centralbank.org.bb

To boldly and brilliantly pursue the adventure in everything artistic and to be a vital and uncommon cultural force in Barbados. www.artsetcbarbados.com

Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, UWI For further information, contact De Carla Applewhaite at 417-4776 decarla.applewhaite@cavehill.uwi.edu www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY POETS www.lxpbarbados.org

MISSION The Mission of the League of Extraordinary Poets (LXP) is threefold; 1. To nurture those involved in the arts, with a special emphasis on poets and spoken word artists; 2. To edutain the public through exposure to our art, and 3. To use the voices of the artists to bring awareness to, and to actively work towards addressing issues of importance in our society. VISION The LXP was founded on the principle that no art form exists in a vacuum. It is inexplicably tied to society, culture and time in which it is created, and that artists can improve their skills, and inspire one another when they operate in a close knit community of other like-minded artists, committed to positive feedback and professionalism in pursuing their art to its highest and best potential. The LXP sees spoken word and other forms of poetry and lyrical commentary as art forms which are not only able to express the personal vision, emotions and stories of the individual artist, but also as vehicles to speak to social issues not addressed in other forums and to educate the public in the hopes of bringing positive change to the society in which we live.

D ARTS LIME - BY D ARTISTS, 4 THE ARTISTS & ABOUT D ARTS! Come share your work be it physical pieces or performance pieces, from fashion to poetry to music to artwork. We host the lime EVERY LAST SUNDAY of the month at Jago's Bar and Grill, located in Chapel Gap #1, Paynes Bay St. James. Feel free to sell your art work as well. For more information, like D ARTS LIME on Facebook. www.facebook.com/chameleon.arts.lime Admission is FREE. Please tell a friend! Join us as weSupport Creative Growth in Barbados and Beyond chameleonartsbarbados@gmail.com

Beyond Publishing Caribbean is a group of artists, illustrators, graphic novels,graphic artists from Barbados and you can contact them or liking their page by click on the link, Matthew Clarke Tristan Roach Rivenis Black Julian Moseley https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-Publishing-Caribbean/218731298152892?ref=ts&fref=ts

Our Mission To fuel the development of culture through training, research and the creation of opportunities in cultural industries. The Role of the NCF The NCFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two major roles are: developmental and commercial. In its developmental role, the Foundation uses culture as a tool for national development fostering and supporting the various art forms and new cultural products. In its commercial role, the Foundation is responsible for the promotion, production and hosting of cultural festivals and associated events that are considered economically viable or socially acceptable. A key part of this function now includes the responsibility for the staging and execution of major governmental and national events. In addition, as culture becomes more pivotal to national and international policy, the National Cultural Foundation continues to re-assess its responsibilities in light of all its functions. FUNCTIONS of the NCF are: To stimulate and facilitate the development of culture generally To develop, maintain and manage theatres and other cultural facilities and equipment provided by Government To organize cultural festivals Assist persons interested in developing cultural expression. OBJECTIVES of the NCF are: To provide opportunities for Barbadian artists/artistes to showcase their talents with the end result being an increased demand for local work To educate Barbadians concerning their heritage To offer Barbadians and visitors alike a high quality product that informs, educates and entertains To equip our cultural workforce with technological skills and training to excel in their particular art forms To strengthen the local cultural product and in the process increase profits to the shareholders To create high quality products that will be competitive on the local, regional and international markets To maximize the role of the cultural sector in the tourism industry Rodney Ifill, Cultural Officer Visual Arts 424-0909 ext.234 rodney-ifill@ncf.bb www.ncf.bb Annette Nias Cultural Officer - Film and Photography 424-0909 Ext 238 annette-nias@ncf.bb

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Queen's Park Gallery is temporarily located at Pelican Craft Centre #12 on Harbour Rd, Bridgetown QPG tel.#427-2345

FRAMING YOUR ART 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 2A421-6900 ext 29 THE FRAME & ART COMPANY Millhouse, Canewood • St. Michael, BB 11005 • Phone (246) 271-6509 • Cell (246) 266-9432 ART SUPPLIES THE ART HUB ( 2 locations) 1. James Forte Building Hincks Street Bridgetown, Tel: 436 2950 cell 231 6847 2. Sunset Crest # 163 Amaryllis Row,Sunset Crest, St. James. THE ART DEN

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MORE GALLERIES GANG OF 4 The Cottage, Springvale Plantation.St. Andrew . tel 438 7883. CONSTANT GALLERY OF FINE ART Sculpture and fine art (by appointment only), (246) 429 2654 and 232 7830. email: tradersrealty@caribsurf.com A GALLERY, By appointment please contact: Catherine Forter-Chee-ATow Curator/Artist Tel: 246 262 6238 or 246 262 6241 e: c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

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ONLINE NEWS, JOURNALS & BLOGS WHO SUPPORT THE ARTS BAJAN REPORTER Supporter of the arts in Barbados. Wonderful New On Line Newspaper http://bajanreporter.com Congratulations to Bajan Reporter who has been a wonderful patron to the arts in Barbados by giving all art forms exposure in his newspaper and so helping our culture get out there. Wonderful advertising prices too. PROMOTE YOUR EVENT AT TOTALLY BARBADOS AT NO COST ! Do you have an event that you want everyone to know about? Then list your Event on the Totally Barbados Events Calendar and let us help you generate more public awareness of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in Barbados at any given time. Simply click on the below link to Submit An Eventâ&#x20AC;? at no cost to you and be a part of our Monthly Events Calendar; one of the largest event calendars for Barbados! No event is too big or too small - simply fill in all relevant information such as the date, time and descriptions of each event to let it be known throughout Barbados and across the World Wide Web. www.totallybarbados.com/cgi-bin/barbados/addurlevents.cgi

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