February 2016 arts event magazine barbadosa

BARBADOS ARTS EVENTS

February 2016

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.

Let’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

Cover Art 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.

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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Phillips presents the works of Llewellyn Xavier at its New York Gallery

LLEWELLYN XAVIER “BLUE OCEAN SANCTUARY” Online catalogue http://issuu.com/phillipsauction/docs/exny0116_catalog New York Exhibition 14 January – 14 February Viewing Hours Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-6pm Phillips, 450 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 https://www.phillips.com/auctions/exhibition/EXNY0116

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LLEWELLYN XAVIER “BLUE OCEAN SANCTUARY” “Phillips is proud to present in its New York gallery a group of works by Llewellyn Xavier, a renowned artist known for using brilliant colors to reflect the light and life of the Caribbean. The collection of works will be on view from January 14 - February 14, 2016.

His paintings are prized by international collectors in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, and his work is represented in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

“Llewellyn is one of the greatest artists ever to emerge from the Caribbean and we are honored to be collaborating with him on this very exciting selling exhibition,” said Edward Dolman, Chief Executive Officer of Phillips. “He endures as a dynamic voice in the dialogue between the forces of globalization and localism, heightening the awareness of culture in all corners of the world.”

"The title of the exhibition, Blue Ocean Sanctuary, is born out of a visceral conviction that art serves a multiplicity of functions; philosophical as well as aesthetic,” said Llewellyn Xavier.

“Like many of my contemporaries, I try to create art that frees us of all restraints to create a pure art that is both relevant and immediate. Phillips is unquestionably at the vanguard of the intellectual revolution that is now sweeping the art world. I am both humbled and privileged to be included in this august circle.”

Born in 1945 in Saint Lucia, the artist dedicates much of his effort to oil paintings using a technique he has refined for more than forty years. In his work, Xavier articulates his enduring passion for using art to express his view of the world. He perfected his technique at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax.

Xavier is St Lucia's pre-eminent visual artist. He has spent more than half his life travelling around the world to enrich his visual experience. From his early representational oil paintings through his work taking on racial and political themes in the 1960s and 1970s, to more abstract series of watercolors influenced by ancient myths, his work rejoices in the natural world. His work often reflects his love of the environmental landscape surrounding him through the use of color and light.

The artist lives and works with his characteristic copious energy on the island of St Lucia, supporting myriad political and environmental issues that he cares about deeply. In 2004, Xavier was made a member of the Order of the British Empire in recognition for his contribution to art.

Phillips is a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st Century art and design. With dedicated expertise in the areas of Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewelry, Phillips offers professional services and advice on all aspects of collecting. Auctions and exhibitions are held at salerooms in New York, London and Geneva, while clients are further served through representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips also offers an online auction platform accessible anywhere in the world.”

LLEWELLYN XAVIER “BLUE OCEAN SANCTUARY” Online catalogue http://issuu.com/phillipsauction/docs/exny0116_catalog New York Exhibition 14 January – 14 February Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-6pm Phillips, 450 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 https://www.phillips.com/auctions/exhibition/EXNY0116

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MARCEL PINAS ( Suriname) exhibiting in France

The Afaka Script No one is certain of the exact date, but it most probably occurred in the primeval forests of Surinam one night in 1908.

The negro, Afaka, of the Ndyuka tribe had a dream in which the ghost of a white man appeared to him. The ghost ordered Afaka to devise an alphabet for the people of his tribe who at that time were illiterate.

In the days that followed, Afka realised that dream and designed his alphabet. Every two or three days he made a symbol, 56 in all. These symbols were phonetic syllable signs, with which could be written every possible N'dyuka word.

In the beginning, Afka kept his alphabet to himself, but the appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1910 was a sign to him that he should spread his knowledge of the alphabet. He was in contact at that time with missionaries, who made a number of attempts at converting the pagan Ndyuka to Catholicism. They saw immediately the importance of Afaka’s alphabet for the christianisation of these negroes, but a number of the tribal leaders did not wish them to gain access to it. Within the N'dyuka tribe, however, a core group always remained active in instructing and passing on knowlegde of this alphabet.

The key to the alphabet is shown here, transcribed by Dubelaar and Gonggrijp in 1968. It lists all the Afaka symbols and their equivalent values. They can all be terminated on a nasal dipthong, as in ‘Nuan(g)’ smile emoticon eat-ing).

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“The Eternal Feminine" an exhibition of paintings by Khary Darby February 12th, 6pm-8.30pm at The Frame & Art Company Gallery Exhibition ends March 10th Curated by Kelly Hammack Gibson

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'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.

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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

R.I.P. LOUISE PARRIS

LOUISE PARRIS

R.I.P.

Eulogy for our dear Louise Parris

January 8, 2015

(Paula) An old St. George griot or story teller, on hearing of Louise's passing, told me a story of two little girls meeting each other for the first time in 1973, in the yard at Workman's Primary school on the first day of their school lives. One beckoned to the other and they eagerly left their mothers' safe arms to explore together what life held in store for them. Those two girls left those familiar walls and together entered into the same secondary school....and remained true friends to this day.

Louise is one of those girls, I am the other.

Louise Patricia, is the daughter of the late Darryl and Gloria Parris, sister of Dalton, Richard and Margo known to us as Ann , niece of George, Edmund, William, Rudolph, Joseph, Sybil, Novaline, Emmerson, Joseph and David, Aunt of Toni, Tanya, Terry, Jeffrey, Jason, Kristina and Ashton, great aunt of Tiffani, cousin of, Adrian, Kemar, Katrina, Majorie, Clifford, and others, dear friend to Carlysle, Lisa and many others, Foster mother to many.

Lou had a carefree but quiet determination which was manifested early in her primary school education when the Class 4 teacher advised her mother to place the St. Michael's School as her first choice in the Common Entrance examination, as she had dropped back a little in her school work. Louise had always expressed her desire to go to Queen's College and was emphatic, and I imagine indignant, that her first choice be Queen's College. She was so determined to prove her teacher wrong that Louise emerged the top student at Workman's Primary and gained entrance into her school of choice.

In 2003, with that same determination and quest for knowledge she migrated to London to pursue a 2 year Diploma in Silversmithing at London Guildhall University. Here she was awarded a Commendation from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths for commercial design and manufacture. Her determination and quest for more knowledge saw her enrolling at West Dean College, where she earned her Bachelor's in Conservation and Creative Arts where she was awarded The British Antique Dealers Association Frank Gutteridge Prize for her research project on the ancient decorative metalwork technique of Granulation, as well as the British Antique Dealers Association Harold Davies Prize. Still thirsty for more knowledge she enrolled in the Royal College of Art where she completed her Master of Arts degree in Conservation and Restoration of precious metal. During this period she also volunteered with the Royal Air Force World War 2 Museum.

Lou returned to her beloved island in January of 2012, after spending some time in New York with her loved ones.

Louise has been a strong supporter of the preservation of Barbados' Heritage. As Barbados' sole metal conservator, she has been a key figure in the Ministry of Culture's plan to restore its historic buildings.

In 2012, Louise undertook a number of restoration projects including the opening of historic Bridgetown ceremony.

She performed the remedial cleaning of the Grantley Adams and Errol Barrow monuments in Bridgetown and the Independence Arch, ably assisted by a crew from the Ministry of Public works. At the same time she conserved the cannons around the Garrison. Recently, under auspices of Ministry of Culture, she restored and cleaned the Cenotaph which involved the pain staking removal of paint by hand which had accumulated over the decades to reveal the intricate design patterns of the iron works. She also restored the plaques on the memorial that allow us to once again read the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

In 2013 she represented Barbados, in China at the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and Pacific Region.

In 2014 she was invited to become a member of the Task Force for the Restoration of Barbados' Built Heritage that is headed by Sir Henry Fraser. On this team, Louise's guidance and expertise was a valuable component to its work, and she would have been a key figure in the Task Force's first project which is the restoration of the Carnegie Building - home to Barbados’ first Public Library.

The Museum consulted with Louise in 2015 for future plans of the conservation of the cannon at the entrance of the Museum and the Museum is in the process of fundraising for this. (I am sure she would appreciate your support for this project) Over the past two years Louise and Sheron Johnson, have been collaborating on the development and implementation of the National Restoration Programme.

Ms. Johnson posits that the Ministry of Culture was extremely proud of its role in Louise's education and upon her return to Barbados was quick to insist that all agencies responsible for the maintenance of monuments first seek her guidance.

She added that Barbados has lost a talented, skilled, creative person whose level of commitment and loyalty to this country's heritage can never be replaced.

Lou mentioned that she was scheduled to visit Kuwait this month, she did not say with which agency.

At the time of her transition, Louise was the vice chair of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Barbados).

Besides national duty, Lou's career and passion found her making jewellery that we her friends call art. We always said that she could have benefitted so much more financially from her work but she never commercialised her work to that extent, and she worked when she was inspired - the sign of a true artist. We will always treasure her pieces.

She delighted other patrons with her art at the Brighton, the Holder's Hill and the Hastings Farmers' markets and Providence Craft Fair to name some. She was well loved by her fellow vendors, artists and her clients alike.

On the news of Lou's transition, social media was a flood with tributes from different strata, demographics and groups - from across the island and across the globe. The theme of the messages were consistently the same: “Gentle soul, kind, strong, beautiful, genuine friend, compassionate, loyal, faithful, creative, beautiful smile that never left her, inspirational, quiet strong, joyful, caring, sunshine on earth, positive influence, positive, gifted, generous, gentle yet empowering, supportive, reassuring, selfless, tremendous impact on my life, breathed only love, teacher of life and of craft, adviser, willingness to step out on faith, shedder of light, cheeky, warm vibe, intelligent, phenomenal woman.....”

Louise always had a kind word for everyone. She believed in knowing a person’s name as she said a person’s name is their most prized possession. On her last birthday she responded to every one of the 136 Facebook birthday greeting, calling each person by their name, unless you called her "My friend...then she responded in like vein.

(Lisa): "When God made you He must have been thinking about me...... That borrowed phrase says for many what it means to have been in her friend circle, around the world from Japan, Iceland, China, Italy, Africa and so on, like a warm embrace she has comforted, supported, revolutionized with love and resonated in people's hearts. Each person whom she befriended is blessed with a special well of love to bathe in and enfold themselves, endless smiles, laughter and discovery. Pure love that is constant and sure - regardless. Lou lived extremely and completely, forging through like the bull who liked to smell flowers; she would embrace life's small things and cajole you along on her escapade. I fail to remember a time when she was short on words and I am certainly not alone. Having a Lou experience is forever and amazing.

Cynics like myself are the hardest cases; once won over you see the possibilities in people and life, and optimism flourishes. We are blessed with the gift of Louise Patricia Parris, need I say unforgettable.

Following a family legacy of philanthropy, she habitually went beyond practical reach to serve others; hero to the down trodden, dispirited, hurting or otherwise wanting; she comforted, empowered and supported many, even and including two free loading birds who would demand timely daily meals in her workshop and dining room. They would boldly help themselves to fruit, bread or any open fare much to her amusement. Rather than hide her food she ensured they had a personal supply of water. She delighted in nature and spirituality, spent years at the beach and in conversations and read voraciously. A bold, free, timeless spirit."

It would be remiss of me not to mention the amazing support system that her family and friends nurtured within her.

Throughout her life her parents and her sister Margo were an indelible element, they strongly supported her career, her ambitions, her concerns and were there to rely on and mould the Titan that we came to know. Margo or Ann as she is fondly called had a special place in Louise's heart and she is a shining example of what many of us would want in a big sister, mum and fairy God mother. Lou would virtually give you her clothes, food and anything else she thought might make life better for you, a quality I experienced from her mum Gloria, whose charity and sweetness was infectious.

Some credit must lie with her wonderful family network. Repeatedly, there is kindnesses, graciousness and acts of love recurring in their interaction with her. Her father would bend your ear about her achievements and he called her every Sunday when she was away studying in England, and he had no magic jack or banana card, he used Cable and Wireless...... Her aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, wonderful nieces and nephews.... They were her backbone and through them she has blessed countless others with lessons in loving and caring.

(Paula): Khalil Gibran wrote "To be able to look back at one's life in satisfaction is to live twice". On Louise's legacy - It is everything that was said before. It is the gift she possessed of effortlessly making those who came in contact with her richer in spirit and better people for it. It is the genius of her work and her art. It is her love that has enabled new friendships from among her friends, even after her passing. Her lack of malice, understanding and acceptance of diversity...all of these she will be remembered by. But most significantly, I am confident that all who have heard these words this morning, will be set on a path of self examination, that we will resolve to live passionately and wholesomely, and to love each other.

Louise Patricia - Barbados' first native, black, female conservator, daughter of the soil, silversmith, jeweller, metal works artist, ambassador, sister, teacher, counsellor, adventurer, pioneer, collector and enigma to some.

On the behalf of her family and close friends I wish to thank you for your presence; special thanks to those who journeyed from overseas, we appreciate all of your support and expressions of sympathy.

By Catherine Gosh I am not within triggers of pain from the past or behavioral patterns that bind, I am found in awareness that’s ever so vast and a calmness that’s easy to find.

I am not in attachments that clutter my space or the endless products in stores, But in each single smile that decorates my face and affections that flow from my pores.

I am not in the mirror as skin cells that age and the swiftness of youth that departs, But in fresh, new stories I write on each page and beautify with tales from my heart.

I am not in pretending that wounds don’t exist or that life isn’t threaded with pain, But in facing each stubborn hurt that persists with bravery that cleanses like rain.

I am not within doubts that tear at confidence or voices that whisper: “I can’t”, But in rising curtains and standing ovations: and performances sure to enchant.

I am not in the fears that suffocate love feeding off rigid expectations, But in showers that fall from deep skies above: vulnerability that leads to elation.

My dear friend Louise, Lou, Lou Lou, sistren, you are free. ...you are so loved and so missed but you will forever be in our hearts...rest well...your light is being carried...ferter lux.

Poem read by Joaquim during tributes Death is nothing at all.

I have only slipped away to the next room.

I am I and you are you.

Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.

Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone.

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without effect.

Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same that it ever was.

There is absolute unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you.

For an interval.

Somewhere. Very near.

Just around the corner.

All is well.

TRIBUTE TO LOUISE PARRIS, VICE CHAIR OF ICOM BARBADOS “Good morning everyone and blessed 2016 to you, my name is Allison Callender and I am the Chairperson of ICOM [The International Council of Museums, Barbados Chapter.] I have been asked to say a few words about Louise, who became our Vice Chair from 2013.

I first met Louise about three years ago and was attracted to her infectious smile and bubbly personality, and the things that we shared in common. We immediately clicked and began talking about how she could make a contribution to heritage based on her background, as she had recently returned from studies in the UK. It was then that we spoke about ICOM and the role that she could play, as the only metals conservator on the island, I tried to coax her into being involved, specifically to sit on our committee, and “to put herself” out there, and she decided to take up the challenge of becoming our Vice Chair. It was Louise, who encouraged our previous Vice Chair Nerys Rudder, to “step out in faith”, and pursue studies in object conservation in the UK. In her role as Vice Chair, Louise facilitated our annual fundraising bus tours as well as hosted a conservation workshop, and volunteered to apply remedial and preventive conservation treatments to items from the Museums’ collection, gaining more and more exposure in her field, while educating the public as well.

From inception she was very vocal, and although we did not see eye to eye on everything, we agreed to go her way on many occasions. I was the uptight, meticulous, time sensitive, stressed out individual while she was the calm reassuring voice, who still got everything done. She worked closely with everyone on the committee, and attended all of our bus tours, and activities, the most recent being held on November 26th. She undertook most of the activities of 2015 while I was on maternity leave and was instrumental in suggesting new sites and lunch places ensuring the success of the tours. I am sure that our members and participants will miss her caring, thoughtful attitude and ready smile, with those two little dimples.

The week prior to her death, we talked extensively on the success of the tour; what activities we would be doing this year; plans to travel to Milan in July for our triennial conference, and how we would do lunch as a thank you for all of the hard work the committee had done during 2015. I joked that she would choose the place, as we are both vegan and it is sometimes difficult to find food to suit our palate. Sadly our lunch date was set for December 16th, the day after she died.

Her death is a lesson for us to recognize how fragile life is, and to never take people for granted. Spend quality time with the ones you love and especially with the ones you don’t. Cherish the times you spend together and whether you believe in God or not, his coming is very near. I urge you to spend a thoughtful hour each day in prayer and meditation, and adopt that quite peaceable nature that Louise had, and though it may seem negative, live everyday as though it were your last.

My prayers go out to those who morn. Her family, friends and colleagues, remembering the words of Psalm 30:5 which reminds us that “weeping may endure for a night, but Joy comes in the morning.”

Walk easy Louise, walk good!!”

Two printing workshops in March: Introduction to Monotype/Chine Colle March 11/12 and Further Exploration of Monotype March 13 /14. At Printmaking Studio at the Barbados Community College.

Some work will be hand printing and for some the press will be used. Tammy is a master printmaker from Canada whose work is informed by the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi.... http:// tammyratcliff.com/

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 – + 1 246 264 7448 www.rosemary-parkinson.com www.facebook.com/BarbadosCulinaryJourney

BARBADOS BU'N-BU'N “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!�

Rosemary Parkinson

CORPORATE & FRIENDS OF BARBADOS GET YOURS AS GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS - A GREAT PRESENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. BOOK YOUR COPY NOW! BARBADOS BU'N-BU'N IS NOT JUST A COOKBOOK, IT'S ABOUT A PEEK INTO OUR LIVES. Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n, a collector's item, has won 4 awards for Barbados – Best Photography, Best Design, Best Historical Recipes, Best Self-published Book – then against 5 of the best books in the world WON Best Self-Published Book In The World and honoured at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 with Best of the Best In The World by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015.

Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n has been called "a national treasure" and is being used by our BTMI and BIDC as gifts for dignitaries. The book costs BDS$300 in Barbados, and is available at Cloister Bookstore, Relish Limegrove, Sandy Lane Golf Club, Cafe Coffee at Washington House, Barbados Golf Club (Durants), Holders Farmers Market (Sunday), Artsplash Gallery (Hastings), just to name a few. For wholesale enquiries (3 or more) call HILARY KNIGHT at 246 432-1169 OR MESSAGE ROSEMARY PARKINSON ON Facebook.

BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLAND.

ROSEMARY PARKINSON + 1 246 436 5865 – + 1 246 264 7448 www.rosemary-parkinson.com www.facebook.com/BarbadosCulinaryJour ney

SUSAN MAINS www.susanmains.com

ASHER MAINS www.ashermains.com

FINE ART PORTRAITS & DRAWINGS

BY KHARY DARBY

kharydarby@gmail.com 572-0579 or 282-3302 https://www.facebook.com/kharydarbyartist

NIKOLAS SEALY

nsdesigns74@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Designs/446

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

www.onthewallartgallery.com

email

vanitacom@caribsurf.com

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

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 one’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

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

EVERY Wed & Sat 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 NEW Crane Gallery. is the centre piece of the historic Crane Resort and hosts the work of an eclectic mix of established and up-and-coming Barbadian artists.

For more information call 423-6220 or email gallery@thecrane.com.

GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART 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

Tides Gallery Tides Restaurant Balmore House, Holetown, St. James Tel : (246) 432-2084 Email: tidesart@caribsurf.com

Cell (246)230-1968

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

BLACK ART STUDIOS Durants Village, Holder's Hill St. James www.facebook.com/oneka.small

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

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

The Caribbean Fine Art (CaFA) Fair - Barbados is pleased to invite you to participate in its 6th edition to be held at Divi Southwinds Resort, Christ Church, Barbados from March 9 – 13, 2016. This exposition will feature over 40 exhibitors showcasing works by artists of Caribbean birth and ancestry.

The specially curated Diaspora Dialogue exhibit will enter its 3rd Edition as a part of CaFA Fair Barbados.

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2015. https://www.facebook.com/CaFAFairBarbados

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

FRANK COLLYMORE HALL

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, Multiuse Grande Salle 9-foot Orchestral Steinway Concert Grand piano FRAN WICKHAM MANAGER | Tom Adams Financial Centre| Spry Street | Bridgetown | BB 11126 246-436-9083 francine.wickham-jacobs@centralbank.org.bb

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

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 NCF’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

QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY

Queen's Park Gallery is temporarily(?) located at Pelican Craft Centre #12 on Harbour Rd, Bridgetown

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

421 1019

LAURIE DASH, Bay Street, Bridgetown.

BARBADOS MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY www.barbmuse.org.bb

BARBADOS MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHOP www.barbmuse.org.bb

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.

For further information contact the NAGC at +1 (246) 310 2700 or e-mail contact@nagc.bb

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The quintessential guide to contemporary Caribbean chic. Caribbean travel, homes, cuisine, and people.

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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

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.

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www.whatsoninbarbados.com For calendar of events in Barbados.

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