JANUARY 2026 Visual Arts Magazine Barbados

JANUARY 2026

VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS

Cover art Ras Akyem-I-Ramsay

CELEBRATING

15 years of the Visual Arts Barbados free online magazine See 15 years of monthly issues here https://issuu.com/corriescott/ 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.

Published by Corrie Scott corriescott@gmail.com A completely free 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.

Welcome to Barbados Monthly Arts Events Magazine Fifteen years of the publication All issues https://issuu.com/corriescott This is a completely free 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 visual arts event to get in contact with me at corriescott@gmail.com and I will add a free page for your exhibition, classes, workshops, talks etc.

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 Scott Publisher

VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS Celebrating 15 years

of Monthly Publications Covering the Visual Arts in Barbados

15 years of publications may be viewed here https://issuu.com/corriescott

VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS EVENTS on Facebook

Open 24/7 Updated daily Link below https://www.facebook.com/groups/175529135827747

VISUAL ARTS EVENTS BARBADOS

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/175529135827747 Instagram. @visualartsbarbadosevents Visualartsbarbadosevents The Barbados Arts Events page was created to promote the Visual Arts Events in Barbados and artists whether exhibiting here in island or overseas.

The focus is on the events for the fine arts, encompassing art, photography, sculpture and installations, gallery receptions, exhibitions, talks, interviews, workshops, publications, studios, residencies.

I will also post visual art collaborations with writers, theatre, dance, videos, music and creatives but it has to encompass the visual arts/artists to be posted on this page.

I started this page because I felt that the visual arts were not getting much needed exposure to expose the talent in Barbados and around the world. I wish I could encompass all the creative arts as there is so much happening on this tiny wonderful island of ours but I am a one woman band doing this free. Over the years this page has become a support for all creative events in Barbados and I was happy for this but realised that it was diluting the fine arts section which it is meant to focus on.

I need to bring the focus back in these group pages to the visual arts.

Thank you for understanding.

Corrie Scott

‘CONJURING’ exhibition with Ras Akyem -I-Ramsay and Shawn Peters.

December 3rd–17th, 2025 at Caribbean Brushtrokes Gallery Opening Night: Wednesday, December 3rd • 6:30pm Tuesday - Friday. 10.30am-5.30pm Saturday 10.30am - 2.30pm

“To conjure is to summon what does not yet exist — to pull form out of feeling, vision out of memory, and meaning out of the unseen. It is the quiet magic of transforming raw material into something that moves, heals, challenges, or reveals.

It is not just technique.

It is intention.

It is spirit.

It is art becoming alive.

“Conjuring” is an invitation into that alchemy — a space where imagination takes shape and the intangible becomes beautifully, powerfully real. Through this exhibition, viewers are asked to step closer, to look deeper, and to consider the ways creativity acts as a vessel for identity, memory, ancestry, and the human experience.

From December 3rd to 17th, Caribbean Brushstrokes will open its doors to an exhibition that explores the wonder, mystery, and emotional resonance held within the act of creation itself.

Prepare to witness art that conjures.

Art that breathes.

Art that meets you where you are — and carries you somewhere new. More details revealed soon...”

- Caribbean Brushstrokes

Ras Akyem-i Ramsay “When Ras Aykem steps into a space, the atmosphere shifts—because he doesn’t just paint… he conjures.

A graduate of Edna Manley in Jamaica and Universidad de las Artes in Cuba, Ras Aykem is recognized across the Caribbean as one of the region’s most powerful contemporary voices. A co-founder of De People’s Art Movement (De PAM), he has spent decades shaping the visual language of the Caribbean, weaving ancestral memory, mysticism, and raw cultural expression into every mark.

His work is fearless, deeply symbolic, and spiritually charged—art as invocation, art as resistance, art as awakening. Ras Aykem’s canvases are not just viewed… they are experienced.

This December 3–17, witness his newest visions as he brings his distinctive magic into CONJURING—where creation becomes a ritual and every stroke carries the weight of story, spirit, and transformation.”

- Caribbean Brushstrokes

Shawn Peters “Shawn Peters has been shaping the future of Caribbean art since childhood— guided first by Trinidadian artist Makemba Kunle and later by the legendary Leroy Clarke, who became his mentor and creative compass.

His work blends intuition, spirituality, and a mastery of colour and form, creating pieces that feel like portals—abstract yet deeply human, rhythmic yet contemplative.

Shawn’s exhibitions have become some of the most anticipated art events in Trinidad & Tobago, earning him national accolades and features such as “Top 20 Stories of Tomorrow”. His imagery even appears on Trinidad & Tobago’s postal stamps.

Now, Shawn brings his visionary world to Barbados, sharing works that merge modern design with ancestral echoes—transforming thought, memory, and emotion into living pieces of art.

Experience Shawn’s evocative practice this December 3–17 at CONJURING, where his pieces invite you to look deeper, feel deeper, and connect to something ancient and entirely new.”

Caribbean Brushstrokes

Kenwyn Crichlow “And we’re honoured to share that Kenwyn Crichlow, one of the Caribbean’s most respected artistic voices, will deliver our Opening Remarks.

When he speaks, the room listens — and the significance of this exhibition becomes unmistakable.

“To conjure is to practice a form of magic — an alchemy of bringing images to mind and making the intangible real.”

Crichlow captures the heart of "Conjuring" with this idea: that great art transforms raw material into something spiritually alive.

This joint exhibition by Ras Akyem-I and Shawn Peters is exactly that — a stirring dialogue in paint, energy, rhythm, and memory.

Works that pulse with presence.

Works that honour the African diaspora in the Caribbean.

Works that call us to reflect, feel, and connect deeply.”

Come witness the alchemy.

Come be part of the gathering.”

- Caribbean Brushstrokes

ERIC BELGRAVE

The 11th Annual ‘Anonymous’ Charity Art Show at The Frame & Art Co Gallery.

Exhibition goes through January.

Original paintings are featured on 12"x12" canvases, sold anonymously.

The artist remains a mystery until after the purchase.

All paintings are $400 BBD and make for wonderful local Christmas gifts This year, Variety received over 1,600 applications and was only able to support 327 children.

Your support tonight can help them reach even more children.

Proceeds will go to the Aunty Olga Memorial School Aid Programme

by Variety the Children’s Charity.

For more information, call 271-6509 or email info@frameartco.com

‘Under the Sun Art Festival’ Haymans Market January 17–18

www.Onthewallartgallery.com Tel 1 (246) 234 9145 Email: otwgallery@gmail.com Curator Vanita Gopwani Comissiong

Sea (For Corrie Scott, lover of the sea)\

By Margaret Gill The sad know you, sea And the newly destitute Picking among beached belongings As you break solemnly over their hearts The day after.

Some whores know you Sleeping under upturned boats For want of shelter after.

And the scraps of urban litter know you, Immigrants innocent of papers and lost children, RastafarI seeking after a bath, a bathroom break, The farmers They know you, Bereft of sacred soil.

The sea breaking carelessly alongside wrecked boats The fishermen, they know you.

They know that poets mostly lie, voices reddened by the crimson force of sunsets all tricked out for updated statuses, That also lie.

Those poets lied Their voices tricked by some sliver of moonlight And the breaking boom of a power That shakes constellations, That equally shakes the sea of its fruitful tides.

These poets lie, deceived by a sliver of moonlight, a glimpse of the horses As they roll with abandon on the clean sand.

But even the horses and their carers they know you in loss

The day after These poets they easily install that sliver of oceanic light Like an expensive filling, They dislodge the detritus of broken homes and bodies and loss Then speak wordily of romance and the sea.

Still and all, I return.

Through all these ceaseless journeys of a broken soul To this same fountain, this same sea, This miserable, ineffable sea…

Margaret D. Gill, © 2025, Nov.

Artists Studio Tour Barbados 2026 February 21st & 22nd ASTB Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558425062514 This year we have 36 artists residing in 16 studios all across the island “Across these two days, artists from all over the island will be opening their studios to the public—offering a rare chance to step inside their creative spaces, see works in progress, and connect directly with the makers behind the art.

Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s participating artists and locations. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this inspiring journey across Barbados!” www.artistsstudiotoursbarbados.com

Lisa Herrera art exhibition at Drift Ocean Terrace Lounge, Holetown.

Tues-Sun 11.30am-3.30pm and from 5pm until late.

December through to end of January 2026

Opening reception of ‘Wear Your Art 2025’ at the Queens Park Gallery.

Exhibition ends Jan 3rd 2026 Monday to Saturday. 10am-6pm “Last night marked the official opening of ‘Wear Your Art 2025’, where fashion and visual arts come together at the Queens Park Gallery.

The exhibition showcases exceptional craftsmanship, creativity and wearable designs by talented Barbadian artists and designers.

Now open to the public, Wear Your Art offers a unique opportunity to shop locally this Christmas season. Discover thoughtfully crafted pieces and meaningful gifts while supporting Barbados’ creative community.

We invite you to visit, explore, and experience wearable art at its finest!”

- NCF

AZIPHOS Bridgetown

Thurs - Sat, 10am 4.30pm https://www.facebook. com/aonifa

‘Barbados With Love’ Arts and Crafts at Limegrove in Holetown

The Gallery of Caribbean Art cordially invites you to ‘Boats, Goats and Dancing Ladies: A Caribbean Cacophony’ exhibition by artist Susan Mains Artist Sunday, January 11th, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

ASHER MAINS “I paint its knots and tendrils not

just as a biological study, but as a mirror. In its tangled forms, I see echoes of ancestral roots, colonial maps, the twisted cord between life and death.

Sargassum is a reminder that the sea does not forget. It brings gifts and ghosts alike.”

“Gifts and Ghosts” for the 8th Grenada Contemporary: Dreevay

BARBADOS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The Barbados Photographic Society (BPS) is founded on an appreciation for and interest in photography.

Website https://thebarbadosphotographicsociety.com Email. thebarbadosphotographicsociety@gmail.com Our Facebook Group is open to everyone with an interest in photography! You are welcome to join, share your thoughts on photography, post your work, follow the work of our members and participate in our discussions https://www.facebook.com/groups/Barbadosphoto/

Want to join the Barbados Photographic Society and become a financial member which gives you access to the many field trips, workshops, exhibitions, events and tutorials?

Just put your phone on the QR code image here to scan and open the membership form or click on the URL https://forms.gle/DXP8SEYHqx6AHyzd7 Do have a look at the website (recently updated) https://thebarbadosphotographicsociety.com Facebook https://m.facebook.com/groups/Barbadosphoto/ Instagram (new) https://www.instagram.com/barbadosphotographicsociety

The Barbados Photographic Society’s online theme for the month of December 2025 was ‘We Gatherin to see images as they are posted throughout the month just click on the hashtag” #bpswegatherin BPS Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/Barbadosphoto/

The Barbados Arts Council Earthworks, St Thomas.

Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm.

Saturday: 9am - 1pm BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL Earthworks Pottery Complex Edgehill Heights 2, St. Thomas, Barbados Tel: (246) 428 2126 Email: thebarbadosartscouncil@gmail.com Facebook: Barbados Arts Council Official Page Instagram: BarbadosArtsCouncil www.thebarbadosartscouncil.com

ONEKA SMALL

From Ta-Shea Brown.

Calling Art Educators & Teaching Artists!

Participate in a Study on Creative Learning & Entrepreneurship in Children (7-12) Join a participatory research study to share your insights on how creative learning and culture can support leadership and entrepreneurial thinking in children in Barbados.

• Who: Art educators & teaching artists What: Share your experiences and insights in a short participatory workshop 📍When: January 10, 2026 | 2:00-3:30pm (AST) 📍Where: [Online / In-person] 📍Interested? sign up form to register https://forms.gle/Uh8nRh2aVghe4iNN8 * LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Contact: tbrown29@sva.edu or 347.319.3295 “I am currently completing my master’s thesis on how creative learning and culture at the primary level can support leadership and entrepreneurial thinking in children ages 7–12 in Barbados.

I’m inviting art educators and teaching artists with experience in working with primary level students, to a small, in-person workshop to share teaching experiences and insights about art in Barbados.”

-Ta-Shea Brown

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

ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS First Published 2011

Link to free online arts directory here

https://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/art_directory_barbados_dec_2011

Featuring artists with an image of their work, their bio/artist’s statement and contact information.

With the convenience of links on individual pages to email addresses and websites.

Art, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Installations, Pottery, Craft work, Jewellery and more.

All images are copyrighted and may not be reproduced, published or sold without permission of each individual artist ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS ©CORRIE SCOTT & KATHLEEN YEARWOOD, 2011: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

FRANGIPANI ART GALLERY, Haymans Market, St. Peter.

Tuesday to Sundays, 10am to 5pm.

Telephone; +1 (246) 419 8372 Email: info@frangipani-art.com http://frangipani-art-gallery.com

Books: Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n - Nyam Jamaica Culinaria: The Caribbean e-books: Shake Dat Cocktail, Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres, Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n (4 vol), Nyam Jamaica (2 vol) (see website) Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n: Best Cookbook of the Year, Best Self-Published Book, Best Historical Recipes, Best Cookbook Design for Barbados (2014) 'Best Self-Published Book In The World' (2015) Nyam Jamaica: 'Best Design In The World' (20082009) - honoured 2015 at Frankfurt Book Fair for the 20 years of Gourmand World Cookbook Award - Best of the Best Design In The World (2015) Caribbean Tourism Award (2009)

Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n 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.

ROSEMARY PARKINSON

www.rosemary-parkinson.com www.facebook.com/BarbadosCulinaryJourney

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.

Frangipani Gallery at Hayman’s Market has reopened after 6 weeks of closure for construction.

Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm.

Closed on Mondays. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057400931375

“According to Travel + Leisure, The Rockley "reads like a love letter to Barbados.

Located on the island's South Coast, it features thoughtful Caribbean design, and artwork commissioned especially for the property from local artists.

Read the full article: https://loom.ly/oRApsxY

THE FRAME & ART COMPANY & GALLERY

Millhouse, Canewood • St. Michael, BB 11005 • Phone (246) 271 6509 info@frameartco.com http://www.frameartco.com/

The Frame & Art Co We're super pleased to announce that we have now started printing in house! We offer photo printing, canvas printing, fine art printing & much more.

Send us your beautiful photos and we can print & frame all in one location.

Remember we also offer custom framing for your art pieces.

Contact us at 271-6509 or email us at orders@frameartco.com #frameartco

Jeena Chatrani Antilles Gallery. https://m.facebook.com/AntilleanGalleryofArt/ “Hi! Welcome To Antillean Gallery of Art! My name is Jeena Chatrani and I recently started Antillean Gallery with the intention of promoting and selling art from Caribbean artists online.

I'm an artist myself and I've found that the art scene in Barbados could greatly benefit from some online presence. For the last 6 years I've been a full time artist and have had to learn a lot about the business behind selling art. It's not easy to make it as an artist but it is so fulfilling.

With Antillean Gallery of Art I hope to help raise the standard of art and artists in Barbados, and eventually across the Caribbean.”

-Jeena Chatrani

The artists of Antillean Gallery of Art online gallery:

Catherine Forter Chee a Tow, Cathy Cummins, Chris Richards, Dana Sikkens, Jeena Chatrani, Julia Seymour, Julianne Gill, Lorna Wilson, Mario Holder, Maurice Forde, Sian Pampellonne, Tracey Williams, Trevor Desilvia Curator Jeena Chatrani

Piece of Barbados Gallery now open at Artsplash Gallery and Cafe in Hastings.

Monday to Saturday 7am to 3pm Sunday 7am to 2pm

Locally made crafts, jewellery, photography, sculpture and more at the ‘Barbados With Love’ Gift Shop (upstairs) at Limegrove.

Curated by Vanita Commissiong (Photography by Helen Helen)

Helping the young talent where we can.

This pandemic has created financial difficulties for so many in the arts and they lose any chance to make a career of art.

I just received a donation of art supplies being kindly given by artist Jeena Chatrani, curator of Antillean Gallery of Art online gallery. Thank you Jeena.

These will go to a very talented 17 year old to help her keep drawing and painting.

Would you consider looking around your painting/studio space and see if there are any art supplies that you may not want or need and help the future talents of Barbados.

Either give directly to artists whom you feel may need the help or contact me via private message here and drop off the arts supplies and I will happily disburse them to those in need.

Please be aware of the dignity and pride of those receiving.

Please don’t add their names here. Private message me.

Allow them to decide if they want their names added to art supplies being given to them.

Thank you Corrie

Art supplies kindly donated to go to a young aspiring artist in need. Thank you Heidi Berger.

Helping the young talent where we can.

This pandemic has created financial difficulties for so many in the arts and they lose any chance to make a career of art.

Would you consider looking around your painting/studio space and see if there are any art supplies that you may not want or need and help the future talents of Barbados.

Either give directly to artists whom you feel may need the help or contact me via private message here and drop off the arts supplies and I will happily disburse them to those in need.

Please be aware of the dignity and pride of those receiving. Please don’t add their names here. Private message me.

Allow them to decide if they want their names added to art supplies being given to them.

Do you consider what you use and discard of regularly?

What are you doing on a daily basis to minimize your consumption of single-use plastics?

EARTHWORKS POTTERY (246) 425 0223 m.me/ EarthworksPotteryBarbados eworks@caribsurf.com http://earthworks-pottery.com https://www.facebook.com/Earth worksPotteryBarbados/

Earthworks Pottery.

Mon - Fri, 9am -5pm Sat 9am-1pm

Pages that add arts events, talks, lectures, workshops, opening receptions, exhibitions, shows and more on a regular/daily basis.

Barbados Visual Arts Page (updated daily) On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/175529135827747/ On Instagram @visualartsbarbadosevents Museum Facebook Page. Ask to be on their email listing. https://www.facebook.com/barbadosmuseum/ Barbados Photographic Society https://www.facebook.com/groups/Barbadosphoto/ Gine On Magazine https://www.facebook.com/gineonmagazine/ What's On In Barbados https://www.facebook.com/WhatsOnInBarbados/ Errol Barrow Centre page https://www.facebook.com/ErrolBarrowCentre Theatre Eyes https://www.facebook.com/groups/354529934596080/ NCF page https://www.facebook.com/BarbadosNCF/ and https://www.facebook.com/Barbados.Crop.Over.Festival/

“Unleash your creativity at EarthWorks Pottery.

Visit their studio in Edgehill, St. Thomas, and witness the magic of master potters and painters at work.

From hands-on classes with the talented Pauline D'Hayle to exploring the latest designs, every visit is a unique experience.

Create memories, master the art of pottery, and take home your very own masterpiece!“ - Ins & Outs Barbados

Want to paint with Plein Air Barbados arts group?

Send them a message to find out when their next outdoor session will be.

Please click on this Plein Air Barbados link to send them a message. https://m.facebook.co m/Bajanartists/

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

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

Specialising in art supplies for the professional to student level.

Offering a wide range of products OILS ACRYLICS WATERCOLOURS Golden Paints and mediums, Gamblin, Cotman, Liquitex, Reeves, Galeria, Sargent.

Plus a wide range of drawing and colouring equipment.

Prisma, Derwent, Reeves, Sargent, Charcoal and Pastels.

Easels, Canvases, Watercolour paper, Drawing and Pastel paper.

Screen printing and lino block printing supplies.Fabric paint and dyes.

Waxes, pottery tools, stencils and more.

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 3pm.

Sunday Closed.

Telephone/Fax (246) 436 2950 James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown arthub.barbados@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/ArtHubBarbados

BUY LOCAL

Buy Local. A Collection of Local Artists and Craftspersons to display their work Created by Lilias Gardner “Welcome all, please consider buying local and supporting small business. There are so many amazing, talented Bajans offering special goods and services. Something for everyone.” https://m.facebook.com/groups/3639294139542939/

Tides Gallery

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

Cell (246)230-1968

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

QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY

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

BARBADOS NATIONAL ART GALLERY To provide dynamic, creative leadership in bringing the visual arts to the people, in order to facilitate their discovery, understanding and enjoyment of the visual culture of Barbados and the wider Caribbean.

barbadosnationalartgallery@gmail.com

BNAG FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/barbadosnationalartgallery

Deebles Point Art Gallery & Cafe.

Featuring artists Frank Cossey, Trudi Johnson, Hilary Armstrong, Clermont Mapp, Nancy Cole-O'Geest, Keisha Hinds, Joshua Simpson, Claire EvansonCeppi, Keren Evanson.

Industry Hall. East Point, St Philip. Tel 423 7943

ICIL PHILLIPS’

Theatre Eyes Very up to date on both local theatre and overseas happenings. Link here https://www.facebook.com/groups/354529934596080/964541386928262/

“Somewhere, amid the darkness, a painter measures a blank canvas, a poet tests a line aloud, a songwriter brings a melody into tune. Art inspires, provokes thought, reflects beauty and pain.

I seek it out even more in these times. And in so doing, I find hope in the human spirit.”

Dan Rather

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

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

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 Telephone: (246) 417-4776 | Fax: (246) 417-8903 E-mail: ebcci@cavehill.uwi.edu Website: http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci

GINE ON MAGAZINE·Gine On?! is the online magazine brainchild of cultural practitioners DJ Simmons & Empress Zingha published every other Thursday on GineOn.com. The husband and wife duo developed the digital publication with artists, entrepreneurs, and all the persons who support them in mind. Too many times do we hear; “Where else does events like this happen?” “Where can I hear live music?” “Anything else going on other than fetes?” “I didn't even know that was happening”. This online, access anytime hub is here; so YOU can find your next favourite time!

We broadcast bare Bajan culture to thousands of users to any device connected to the world through the web portal GineOn.com. Link with us for original video content highlighting various art personalities, new music, videos, blogs, podcasts, I mean a couple clicks opens a wealth of entertainment. We build an engaging experience for hundreds of our supporters on social media connecting the world to know wuh gine on with arts and culture right here at home. See you somewhere sometime soon...

Sign up to our mailing list to make sure you always in de know at: GineOnMagazine@gmail.com Hosting or performing at a live entertainment event, or doing any activity progressing performing arts in the island?

Forward us an email (GineOnMagazine@gmail.com) with more information so we can help push it for you.

Let's help and support each other in the arts! Come and hear wuh Gine On! https://www.facebook.com/gineonmagazine/

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Along with a constantly updated cool callendar of events, the site is basically set up in the categories Art, Crumbs & Rums, Follow Fashion, Community.

Under Arts we tell the stories of powerful cultural influencers through video Features. Highlight strong up and coming talent in Artist Peeps. Digest the experiences of stalwarts in the industry in Craftsmen Of Our Men. We link you directly to Bajans producing quality content all over the web through the page New Brand. And coming soon you will be able to attend online workshops and masterclasses in Arts Training.

Bajans love to eat and drink and through Crumbs & Rums we take you into the lives of our local farmers and vendors in Bridgetown Market. Share homegrown recipes and food & beverage blogs in Eat Bajan. Explore the diner things around here in Eating Out In Bim and link up with those street stalls who save our bellies in On De Side. Nuff content coming to fill these pages just now!

Culture is only as strong its Community. Connect with some of the most engaging Bajans through our Features. See and hear the experience patrons and performers had at events under So How It Was. Discover new places to lime and truly treasure Barbados in Part You Carring Me. We are so fussy to announce Gine On TV. A variety of video specials with a Bajan flair. Be uniquely entertained by some of your favourite local personalities. Real Reactions, Ask Me Anything and Top Ten Talk already in production, with more right around the corner.

You know Bajans know how to take care of ourselves and in Follow Fashion Features we direct you to some the local designers in the industry. Get tips and tricks in trends, hair and body care through Looking Like A Bajan and receive online masterclasses in hair and make up through Fashion Training. This page will be filled with vibrant content very soon so make sure you subscribe for the updates. Of course our official Gine On merchandise is also available. Hats and mugs; with fitted tees and tote bags coming soon!

This site is building an archive documenting Barbadian culture to connect our passions and creativity. Make sure you hit that link to receive notifications when we post something good. Any questions, suggestions, queries or just want to send some love; contact us at gineonmagazine@gmail.com Enjoy your space to be a Bajan online and make sure you check regularly because we will be pushing out consistent content for you to enjoy. Join our social media community over at @gineonmagazine on Instagram and Facebook. Love all de time. See you somewhere sometime soon

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