VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS JUNE 2022

VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS

JUNE 2022 May 2022

Cover art by Logan Thomas

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

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Celebrating 11 years of the Visual Arts Barbados free online magazine.

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.

See 11 years of monthly issues here https://issuu.com/corriescott

Welcome to Barbados Monthly Arts Events 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 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 Scott Publisher To see eleven years of the publication here is the link https://issuu.com/corriescott

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VISUAL ARTS EVENTS BARBADOS on 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

LOGAN THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY

The re opening of Queen’s Park Gallery.

National Cultural Foundation’s ‘Central Bank of Barbados’ Visual Arts Exhibition’, ‘Against All Odds’, celebrating the Season of Emancipation and the Crop Over Festival.

‘Questions of Freedom’. May 31 to July 6 Participating Artists Adrian Richards, Juliana Inniss, Akilah Watts, Kenneth 'Black' Blackman, Akyem Ramsay, Kraig Yearwood, Ancel Daniel, Lisa Smith Fields, Ann Rudder, Margaret Herbert, Arlette St. Hill, Neville Legall, Arthur Atkinson, Omowale Stuart, Ashanti Trotman, Onkphra Wells, David Skinner, Ronald Williams, Ras llix Heartman, Russell Watson, Jaryd Niles-Morris, Shane Eastmond, Jason Hope, Sian Pampellonne, Joyce Daniel.

Curatorial team Rodney Ifill, NCF Oneka Small, Guest Curator.

Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm. Closed on Sundays.

(The gallery will not close for lunch)

Artist Juliana Inniss spoke at the reception of the National Cultural Foundation’s ‘Central Bank of Barbados’ Visual Arts Exhibition’, ‘Against All Odds’, celebrating the Season of Emancipation and the Crop Over Festival.

(Opening to the public May 31st. ) ‘Questions of Freedom’. May 31 to July 6 …………………………………………………

Clay sector in crisis ARTIST CALLS FOR THE CREATION OF A CLAY RESERVE AND PROCESSING PLANT Julianna Inniss

By Shamar Blunt “Barbados’ clay sector is on the verge of collapse, visual artist and ceramicist Julianna Inniss has warned.

However, she said the establishment of a clay reserve and a processing plant would allow the sector to survive.

Addressing attendees at this year’s Central Bank of Barbados Visual Arts Exhibition at the Queen’s Park Gallery on Wednesday, Inniss said although she was thankful for the support artists generally received last year when several projects were conducted around the island, clay crafting had become stagnant after years of no support.

Inniss was part of the team of artists who worked on several art and cultural installations at Golden Square Freedom Park in 2021.

“I don’t exist in a vacuum; there is a clay sector, a small collection of some two dozen persons, mostly microentrepreneurs, mostly women who use clay, and today, as I speak to you, the clay sector faces a serious challenge.

We currently have no prepared clay on the island. Ours is a problem of access – there is plenty of clay in the ground but the primary location from where our clay was once harvested is now taken up by housing,” she said.

“We need a clay reserve – a dedicated tract of land that our raw material can be harvested from without obstruction.”

Inniss said that request had been made by Denis Bell of Red Clay Pottery more than 30 years ago.

“Mr Bell, now 90 years old, has also closed his Red Clay Pottery operation, the sole plant that produced prepared clay for all of our island’s schools and most of our studio potters,” she lamented.

Inniss said in addition to having a clay reserve and processing plant further investment should be made into the untapped ceramic market.

“If I said to you that we are literally sitting on an untapped, underutilised, affordable resource to which tremendous value can be added; that its applications are diverse – it can be decorative, functional, architectural, industrial and artistic, offers a platform or gateway to entrepreneurship; already has a baked-in heritage, geographical uniqueness, a universal appeal; and can earn foreign exchange, it is a natural, green and organic material at your disposal, sounds like we are checking a lot of boxes.

“Well, that material, my friends, is clay! Then what are we doing? Why are we not making full use of this resource? Is it because this material and work are considered menial, dirty, too labour intensive? Not trendy enough, and you work with your hands? But I will argue that I have never seen anyone who worked with their hands who did not engage their brain,” Inniss argued.

She also added her voice to the call made by other creatives over the years for a national gallery to be established, citing the need to preserve the rich artistic work Barbadians have produced over the decades.

“A national gallery is more than just a pretty building to hang works of art. It is a repository of your culture, heritage, and intellectual property. It will serve as a centre of our visual art, education, and culture. It is our mirror image, a reflection of ourselves, how we see ourselves as a people, and gives others an insight into who we are, what we think about, desire and value.

“It is an environment/space where we can reflect on questions of our identity, beliefs, and the relationship between the historical and contemporary. What better gift then, to a nation, than a national gallery as we transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic?” Inniss contended.” (SB) Barbados Today News Friday May 27th ……………………………………………………

ADRIAN RICHARDS

KESEAN ABRAMS

‘ Building a Shared Future for All Life’, a virtual exhibition ( view here https://biodiversity.gov.bb/.../virtual-art-exhibition-2022/ ) featuring the work of thirty artists.

Sunday May 22nd - Friday June 17th.

Hosted by The Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification (MENB) to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity.

“The Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification (MENB) will host a virtual art exhibition to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, under the theme: Building a Shared Future for All Life.

The exhibition will be hosted on the Ministry’s website from Sunday, May 22, until Friday, June 17.

It features the work of 30 artists and explores themes of biodiversity, local flora and fauna, nature and ecosystem restoration, and Barbadian people and their interactions through various media.

This forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to highlight artists’ work, which reflects an appreciation of Barbados, its environment, biodiversity, and people and their interactions.

The first exhibition was held last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and presented another way for the Ministry to share the message of biodiversity conservation, as well as to partner with, and support local artists.” julia.rawlins-bentham@barbados.gov.bb

JARYD NILES-MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY

National Heroes Square Monument Competition Launched All queries and requests ( see below for contact information details) for clarification must reach the Committee by 4pm on June 24, 2022, with an August 31 deadline for all entries and submissions.The Design Committee Chairman informed that stage two would be from September 5 to 19, with a small exhibition allowing Barbadians to see the various concepts.

After a review of the top designs by the committee, Mr. Devonish said the top three would be selected and announced.

The first prize winner will receive $15,000; the second $7,000, and the third, $3,000.

All queries in Stage One should be directed to pmo.culture@barbados.gov.bb and PSculture@barbados.gov.bb or by calling 535-5840/ 535-5850/ 535-5849.

Submit application on hard copy only. No digital applications will be received.

Barbadians are being encouraged to show off their creativity and come up with a fitting piece that represents the Barbadian family, its contribution and journey as a people and a nation.

Minister with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, said that family life is the nucleus and cornerstone of Barbadian society, during a virtual press conference to give details on the National Heroes Square Monument Competition, last Friday.

The competition was officially launched on Sunday, May 15, which was designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Families. Senator Munro-Knight is calling on talented Barbadians to express their creativeness, to establish an iconic piece in Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison.

She shared that last year the public was invited to submit recommendations for the reinterpretation of the space and the erection of a monument, and several recommendations had been received. She thanked those who showed a keen interest in making those submissions.

“The Government has decided appropriately to use this day to launch a design competition for the installation of a monument in National Heroes Square to commemorate the Barbadian family, in recognition of the resilience of our ancestors and the enduring Barbadian family, and their momentous contribution to our journey, as a people and nation.

It is considered that the Barbadian family is the ultimate national hero from which all of our national heroes were born and raised,” Senator Munro-Knight stated.

She added: “The interchanges of a significant component of our people commenced in the area of the National Heroes Square during the tortuous period of transatlantic slavery many years ago. Families were separated at this point and the placing of a monument at this site dedicated to the family no doubt signals the completion of the journey of bringing the family back together.”

Meanwhile, Director of the Natural Heritage Department and Chairman of the Monument Design Committee, Steve Devonish, said the competition would run in three stages.

He explained that the first stage commenced on Sunday with a call for submissions. All queries and requests for clarification must reach the Committee by 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2022, with an August 31 deadline for all entries and submissions.

The Design Committee Chairman informed that stage two would be from September 5 to 19, with a small exhibition allowing Barbadians to see the various concepts.

After a review of the top designs by the committee, Mr. Devonish said the top three would be selected and announced.

The first prize winner will receive $15,000; the second $7,000, and the third, $3,000.

A date for the erection of the monument will be announced at a later date.

RHOHAN BULLEN

The Museum of Parliament and The National Heroes Gallery

The Museum of Parliament and The National Heroes Gallery The Museum of Parliament traces the development of democracy in Barbados since 1629 until present times and the role that the island’s people have played in this growth. This information is housed in the historic West Wing of Parliament which offers a combination of traditional exhibits, artistic impression and modern interactive museum experience.

Treasure the memories of your visit. Unique memorabilia reflecting the themes of the gallery and museum are available in the Gift Shop at reception. Discover the history that has laid the foundation for the Barbados that we are so proud of today.

The National Heroes Gallery How does a community develop its values about its heritage? How does it decide what to value from its past? How does one decide what quantum of these values to pass on to our future generations? In order to identify the qualities that express the finest elements in the national character of its people, and to provide role models for future generations, a nation needs heroes. In 1998, Barbados chose ten National Heroes. These are people whose lives have demonstrated a commitment to democracy, faith and freedom, social justice and excellence.The Museum is open on: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Guided tours are conducted subject to availability.

Barbadian students with ID have free admission to the Museum. https://www.barbadosparliament.com/gallery_museum/show_gallery/

ERIC BELGRAVE

EXHIBITION EXTENDED TO JUNE 7TH Photography of exhibition by Heather-Dawn Scott and Rosemary Parkinson

“Yesterday, I ventured to the south coast to Artsplash Gallery in Hastings to view and interview Ann about her new exhibition “Like A Rainbow”. The gallery doors were open but there was no Ann. I took photos of her work – the exhibition titled “Like a Rainbow” and a colourful one it is too. As I sat in the café right next to the gallery, a muchneeded coffee ordered and just served, Ann’s little figure that moves faster than lightening at all times, was up the steps without a sound, greeting me with her wide smile of love and welcoming. Ann was too busy to sit with me for a minute, as per ‘nusual’ - her words reminding me of the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland : “I am so late, have to sew on the buttons to this waistcoat, meet me inside.” And off she rushed all the while explaining that buttons had to go as it was for a mutual friend off to northern climes that evening to showcase the hallowed historic halls of The Washington House and Museum.

Nothing ever surprises me with Ann. And nothing surprises Ann either. I have never seen her to not be busy…never seen her fluttered…if not painting the altar area of a church, designing and sewing costumes, renovating church altars, or just rushing to and from one side of Barbados to the next, to ensure her presence at the opening exhibitions of other artists, she is always on the go. Not sure I have ever seen her driving, always walking. Maybe she just spreads wings and flies for all I know.

Unable to get much info from her although I sat with her for a couple of hours, I was quite lucky to find this on the net written in the The Bajan Reporter using a few words from Sarah Venable (an artist and curator in her own right). I searched for permission to quote but found nothing – so I hope that as this is for our sweet Ann, I will be forgiven. I quote from the writer of an article entitled BEFORE I AM DEAD by RES (all I could find): “ANN RUDDER wants me to talk to her before she’s dead. I’m not so sure why. Anyone who knows Ann knows she’s a force of nature. “Call me, Robert,” she pleaded the last time we saw each other at a NIFCA art exhibition launch.

“Before I’m dead.” That was over two years ago. She was a young 73 at the time. Thankfully, Ann and her impressive, expansive heraldic work are both still with us. I’ve tried to hook up with Ann to have the kind of chat we’ve been promising to have about her artwork, Barbados, life. She was born in the US, in New Jersey, raised there by her Bajan parents. She migrated to their island of birth, and her new home, in the late 1980s. We had a couple near misses because of conflicting schedules. After my last attempt to set up an interview in December 2017, she left me this voice mail message on Christmas Day: “You can check my current status in the 2018 Miller Ins & Outs of Barbados, Page 192 and 193, and after that we’ll see if there’s something more to discuss. I’m really between processes right now, so other than what [Sarah Venable, who wrote the profile,] has captured, I have to forge ahead. So I thank you for thinking of me.”

And then this under quotes, so I assume Sarah wrote it as Ann described above: “Often dressed in totally coordinated outfits from her ornately trimmed pillbox hat to patterned and applique fabrics and fairy princess shoes, textile artist Ann Rudder operates in constantly creative high gear. That energy has propelled her to leave many marks on this island.…[S]he has restored or designed scores of plaques, banners and emblems for clubs, schools and organizations.

They adorn places as disparate as St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Barbados Yacht Club, St Ann’s Fort (BDF Headquarters), Parliament, the law courts and the Cabinet Office. It’s the heraldry that’s really important to her. Her practiced eye can read the history behind the heraldry. Ann can tell you what the flora, fauna and objects represent, and what the meaning is likely to be. She can also work the other way around: provide her the information about your organization, let’s say, and she can construct for you a coat of arms or banner that uses heraldic symbols to express its bearer’s role in society.”

On the visual arts scene in Bim for the last three decades, Ann’s more than a force of nature. She’s closer to a law unto herself, like one of her banners or coat of arms: not about to retire or expire anytime soon.”

To this day no truer words have been written about this lady. But there is a lot more to add to her resume of works.

Back to me now as I sat watching Ann sewing buttons to the jacket mentioned above after a quick fitting with the gentleman who came to collect with me offering to drop off said jacket once done to the George Washington House by the Garrison on my what home. We chatted non-stop about wonderful and not-so great things – I mean you would not for a minute believe that not too long ago this woman went under a very serious surgery…she looks amazing for it and her energy level does not seem altered much. I know one thing – it is difficult trying to interview Ann Rudder…I would have to almost live with this woman and just watch and listen while she works. One thing I will say, is that she is now celebrating 80 years young with this exhibition of hers that is but a tiny piece of legacy. I advise all to stop in – shhhhh – get her to take you through the album of her sketches for costumes created for the new look for George, his brother and staff who, believe it or not, still roam Washington House - yes! while not the President at the time of his visit of two months in 1751, he and his sick brother spent much time in this very same building, taking the nearby healthy seawaters, leaving their spirits behind to tell the story – as you can experience if you book for their evening dinners when advertised!!

Happy Birthday Annie. We love you. And thank you for all you do, which is so very much.”

-Rosemary Parkinson Rosemary Parkinson. Writer, artist, photographer, publisher visits Ann Rudder to interview her and view her exhibition now on at Artsplash Gallery until June 7th.

Deadline for submissions update: August Online Auction - 1st July deadline December Curated Auction deadline 1st November.

Contact me on whats app 834 8804 for submission form Dear Artist My name is Sue Gilkes and I am a volunteer at Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary which is a not-for-profit Animal Sanctuary on the East coast, here is their website.

We are putting on an Online Art Auction and a Curated LIVE Art Auction 'The Landscape of Barbados' at Sugar Hill Resort St. James who have kindly offered to host this event to raise funds to finance the spaying and neutering project for those who cannot afford it, equipment, stock and supplies and other veterinary services.

2 cats in their lifetime can become 420,000 kittens!

A single female dog can be responsible for 67,000 puppies in her lifetime!

I am reaching out to you to see if you would be happy to take part by providing up to 2 pieces of art and donating 50% of the sale price to Ocean Acres to both or either event.

The event online auction will take place in September, a date will be shared soon.

The live auction will take place in December at Sugar Hill Resorts St. James Requirements from Artists: • Original Works of Art • Paintings on canvas are the preferred medium - maximum size: 24X36 Inches • Other artwork accepted - maximum size 24X36 Inches • Artwork to be delivered to Sugar Hill Resorts - St. James for LIVE Auction • Artwork to be delivered to 3 Bamboo Ridge, St. James We really hope you will be able to join in, meet fellow artists and buyers and raise your arts profile as well as supporting a much-needed service for animals in Barbados.

The event will be covered by social media, with a bio and a picture of your art.

Please respond to Sue Gilkes at oaartfundraiser@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you.

Warmest wishes Sue Gilkes – Tel # or What’s App +1 (246) 834 8804

www.barbadosphotographicsociety.com

BARBADOS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The Barbados Photographic Society theme for May was ‘Movementations’ The Barbados Photographic Society (BPS) is founded on an appreciation for and interest in photography.

Website https://barphotosoc.wixsite.com/home 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/

ALAN HIGHTON

ADRIAN RICHARDS

MERLEEN TULL FRANK

NATHANIEL GUNBY

NIA LOWE

JO PAGE

VICTOR GITTENS

NATHANIEL GUNBY

MARGARET MCEVOY

CHERYL HUNTE SMALL

ANTONIO CHELTENHAM

ADRIAN PARRIS

CRAIG GUN MUNRO

ARTHUR ATKINSON

CORRIE SCOTT

ADRIAN PARRIS

CHERYL HUNTE SMALL

MIKE EVANS

KEITH PARNELL

JUSTIN WILLIAMS

JOHN LANDERS

SUSAN MAINS

ICHIA TIYI

Local crafts by ceramicist and artist Laura Ward of Earth and Fire Pottery.

La Cuevita Craft Shop at The Animal Flower Cave, St Lucy

Photography Heather-Dawn Scott

‘Coming to Self’ Emancipation is the process of freeing the ‘enslaved’. Enslavement comes in many forms.

When we are not ‘free’ to be who we are born to be, we are enslaved. Full emancipation in a post-colonial society includes a mental process where we have to overcome challenges of legacy, ingrained as societal norms, which are at the root of dissociative identity disorder, caused by living a contradiction. How do we ‘Come to Self’? How do we own all the aspects of our identity?

Enslavement of many people from all regions of Africa by foreign cultures meant that innate and learned practices were forcefully uprooted, transplanted and shattered. Millions of enslaved, resilient people learned to adapt and survive. Most times forced to bury who they were at the core, even though our intelligent people were sometimes able to cloak them in the cloth of the oppressor.

2022 would see us continuing the fight for liberation on many fronts. Liberation, for this exhibition is being defined as being able to embrace one’s identity, no less critical than the right to choose one’s sexuality. The right to define one’s clan or racial identity should be intrinsic to the group in which one is born. Culture develops around the use of our talents within the environment into which we ae born. Birth into the community for its betterment. Many of the structures, physical, mental and social continue to exist and therefore many of us are living outside of self.

Huge strides have indeed been made in the adjustment to freedom. However, many more are needed. We are delighted to see the formal diplomatic ties being formed on the continent of Africa and it was heartening to be addressed by the President of Ghana at our Transition to a Republic ceremony in November of 2022, indeed another major step to full emancipation.

More are dancing in their own rhythm then ever before.

However, many still suffer on a personal level because of the contemporary invisible shackles.

Many are suffering a trinity of problems which could be eradicated with more acceptance of their innate clan features. So many need to be encouraged to walk in their own steps through the repelling and enactment of policies and laws which facilitate and uplift the self. We are vessels with an intrinsic nature. Who we are is passed on in our DNA. Culturally accepted norms determine how much of our DNA we are able to wear comfortably.

‘Coming to Self’ seeks to explore who we are at an intrinsic level and how we wear our African identity after nearly 400 years of colonisation. Enslavement saw a suppression through laws and structure of the African descendant’s intrinsic nature. Emancipation in 1834 continued a slow progress to freedom, we continue reuniting the intrinsic with the outer expressions.

Slowly we are seeing a return to accepting the African parts of our identity. Especially in AfroCentred spiritual expressions. Although, hesitant, we are no longer afraid to put on the mask, to go back before the period of enslavement and seek it as embodied by the principles of Sankofa.

To walk, a little more proud, within our African skin.

As we enter the season of Emancipation, we wish to fully embrace concepts of self, typified by a majority being comfortable wearing Africa and finding beauty and power in it on a daily basis.

We allied Artists pledge to continue to do the work of bringing these issues to the fore, uplifting our people in Art so they see their innate and intrinsic beauty. Our art will continue to agitate and be a catalyst for change to full and true emancipation.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Oneka Small Curator Artists Alliance Barbados

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

YOUNG TALENT IN NEED OF SUPPORT 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 if posting. Private message me or email me at corriescott@gmail.com 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.

Books kindly donated to go to a young aspiring artist in need.

Thank you Heidi Berger Art. 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.

Thank you

Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St James

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

NASTASIA ROLLOCK Artist Natasia Rollock at Artsplash in Hastings.

Barbadian scenes available at ‘Barbados On Canvas’ Saturdays and Sundays and Wednesdays, 8am-1pm Covid protocols will be in effect.

HENDERSON REECE Henderson Reece is well-known among art lovers for his fresh, vibrant and cheery batik creations and excels at capturing familiar local scenes and iconic elements in this globally treasured medium He offers workshops for BB$400 for an entire day under his tutelage, which includes all materials and lunch. His protégés-for-aday leave with a batik of their own design which they can proudly mount and frame in their homes. ⁣ Thank to Ins and Outs Barbados https://www.insandoutsb arbados.com/listing/h-p-b atik-studio

Earthworks Pottery.

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

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/

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.

BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL BAC Gallery, #2 Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown (246) 426 4385 thebarbadosartscouncilgallery@gmail.com

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/

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

PAINT & GROOVE WITH YASMIN VIZCARRONDO https://www.facebook.com/Paintandgroove

PAINT AND GROOVE Yasmin Vizcarrondo is opening back up Paint & Grove. From Monday June 15th, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE) from 10am - 12pm noon, or 2pm- 4 pm. Please call 262 5500 ”If you are looking for a place to re-enter slowly into society, please come and visit my studio. You can sign up for my sessions or just pass through to look at art. It will relax you; it will give you joy. I promise it will be fun; let's do this together! by appointment only, from 10 AM to 12 PM, or 2 PM to 4 PM. For those of you who have been procrastinating having the Paint & Groove experience at the Studio, I would recommend doing it in June. What this pandemic has shown me is that it is best not to leave things for later.

We offer 2 hours of guided instructions for a Paint & Groove painting session. You can choose your theme from within our gallery of paintings.

Private parties:- 5 people maximum who are from the same household.

Public sessions:- 4 people maximum - socialize and make art while physical distancing.$60 -$80 per person depending on canvas size. (All materials included).

Extra hour $15 per person.

Art Journals with Yasmin - 2 hoursStarting pack includes Sketch book, art bundle and instructions:-$80Regular sessions where you bring your own materials:- $35 .

If you have any queries, please feel free to call me at 1-246-2625500 Before entering the studio please MASKUP and use hand sanitizer at the side door!!

I hope to see you soon, painting or not, it's always nice to have you over!CheersYasminPS: !!!Virtual classes available soon !!! : Zoom, WhatsApp, Houseparty, Messenger or Facetime” -Yasmin Vizcarrondo

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

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

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

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/

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

Cell (246)230-1968

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 FRAMING STUDIO At the Best of Barbados Head Office, Welches Plantation, H’way 2A

573 6904

THE FRAME & ART COMPANY Millhouse, Canewood • St. Michael, BB 11005 • Phone (246) 271-6509 • Cell (246) 266-9432 ART SUPPLIES THE ART HUB James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael. Tel: 436-2950Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 5.00pm (Easy access to parking by the old Heliport Pad) LAURIE DASH, Bay Street, Bridgetown.

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