FEBRUARY 2012 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.
MONTHLY ARTS EVENTS MAGAZINE
Februaryy 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/feb...
ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS
FREE online book of over 300 pages of art, artists and galleries. With direct links to email and websites. Marvellous reference book which encompasses many art forms: Art, photography, sculpture, installations, pottery, craft work, original handcrafted jewellery and more.
For desktop, laptops etc click on
http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/art...
For ipad/iphone click on
http://en.calameo.com/read/001050992a...
Hard copies will be available for purchase directly from publisher in a couple of months.
BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL
‘ Caribbean Colours’ Group Show Exhibition January 22nd – February 25th
Feb 27- Mar 17 ‘Spring’ 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
Susan Mains 29th Jan - March 2nd
Asher Mains Exhibition March 4th - March 30th
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 GALLERY
‘Hello Havana ’ exhibition of pieces from Sao Paolo Biennalle. Opening reception Feb 12th., 6.30pm-8.30pm
Exhibition ends March 10th. 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.
BARBADOS MUSEUM AND 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
THE BRIDGETOWN GALLERY @ SHERATON
‘RED’ GROUP SHOW . Opening reception Friday night, Feb 10th, 5pm-8 pm
INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
Every work of art submitted must have at least a splash of red in it to be considered. Every work of art must also be ready to hang on the wall to be considered. accept paintings on Wednesday Feb 1st and Thursday Feb 2nd between 11 am and 7 pm. will have a small form to be filled out and signed by the artist that reconfirms the information that appears on the tag attached to the painting.
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 MarthaBerry@hotmail.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
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
#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/corriesco...
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
GALERIE NUEDGE
Alive & Kicking’ exhibition by artist Michael Jackson from Feb 18th .- 27th
Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm, Sunday: 11am to 6pm Tel 246 620 5463
FRANGIPANI ART GALLERY
‘The Bill Grace Collection’ exhibition of well know artist Bill Grace
Sugar Cane Club, Hotel and Spa, St. Peter. (246) 422 5026 info@sugarcaneclub.com
ARTS SPLASH GALLERY
Gallery available for exhibitions $300 per week. To apply please contact Elayne at The Art Splash Centre, Hastings , Christ Church (Pink building opposite the Board Walk
(246) 228 0776 artsplashbarbados@gmail.com , Hastings, Ch Ch
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.
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
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
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
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
PAINTING WORKSHOP
Painting Workshop with Jack Richardson. 5 days of painting on Barbados Feb. 6th – 10th, 2012 9am to 1pm daily. Painting in Oistins for 2 days then various locations around the island. Painting/teaching for 45 years. All levels of experience are welcome. Fee is $250.00US for all 5 days.
www.jackrichardsongallery.com jcr3151@verizon.net
GRAND SALLE, CENTRAL BANK
website at fch.org.bb Joanna Hinds, Frank Collymore Hall, Church Village , BRIDGETOWN
Email: Joanna.Hinds@centralbank.org.bb
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
THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Visit www.nagc.bb website for the National Art Gallery 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
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
ART BEAT
Archival digital printing on paper & canvas for sizes over 8.5” x 11”. can print on media up to 24” wide. -Stretching and matting -Copying of artwork for giclee printing - Sale of art from 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, 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.
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
