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BARBADOS ARTS EVENTS

October 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. Letâ€™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 Dr Raymond Maughan

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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Simone Asia "Grey Matter" exhibition. Opening reception Wed Oct 12th 6.30pm at Morningside Gallery, BCC Exhibition ends Oct 28th

JOHN WALCOTT Statement “My ultimate goal as an artist is to promote, preserve and explore critical aspects of Barbadian aculture and heritage, and, by extension, the Caribbean diaspora, through the visual arts (and theatre) while seeking further to explore the intricate yet exciting realm of the subconsious. In keeping with this goal, it is my vision to develop smart partnerships with corporate Barbados, NGO’s and government agencies to the extent where they can play their part as channels through which critical aspects of Barbadian culture are displayed by the artist. Together, we can play our part in ensuring that images of our culture, particularly those that are slowly disappearing, are preserved for generations to come.” Taken from the National Art Gallery website http://www.nagc.bb/section.asp?Sec=3&SSec=7&Info=16&ArtistProfileID=8

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THIS GROUND BENEATH MY FEET: A Chorus of Bush in Rab Lands Annalee Davis Sept 15 â€” Dec 15 Curated by Holly Bynoe Link here https://readymag.com/u65571097/503504/ i. Intro ii. Curator's Note iii. Essays a. Gardening in the Tropics by Evelyn O'Callaghan b. A Chorus of F-words in Rab Lands by Marsha Pearce c. Wilding by Andil Gosine d White Creole Conversations by David Knight iii. Index of Work iv. Related Events v. Colophon Texts by: Evelyn O'Callaghan Marsha Pearce Andil Gosine David Knight Photography by: Mark King Ewan Atkinson Helen Cammock Sammy Davis Tim Bowditch https://readymag.com/u65571097/503504/

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AMANDA TROUGHT

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ARTHUR ATKINSON

SHEENA ROSE

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KRAIG YEARWOOD kraigyearwood@gmail.com

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ROBERT KIRBY

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Art Historian and Curator Allison Thompson Believes that Art is a Forum to Envision What is Possible by Jacqueline Bishop

For art historian, educator and curator Allison Thompson, the arts in general and the visual arts in particular, play an important role in society. “It is through art,” Thompson maintains, “that we have a chance to think through and articulate what a society is aspiring to. Art comes together to make meaning, and is a forum to envision what is possible.” Although she is so passionate about the role of art in society, and has made major interventions in the visual art landscape of her island-home of Barbados and the larger Caribbean, Thompson did not start out wanting to be an art historian. In fact, becoming a serious scholar and educator of Caribbean art seemed to happen by chance.

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Allison Thompson was born and grew up in Canada. As an undergraduate student she had her heart set on becoming a lawyer until she ended up taking an elective in art history. Says Thompson, “I could not believe someone could get credit for this!” Thompson would go on to earn both a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in Art History before moving to the island of Barbados. For her master’s thesis, Thompson examined the Women’s Art Association of Canada, detailing how a group of women with philanthropic interest were more forward thinking, and took more risks on artists than the art establishment of the country did. This early research on women in the visual arts would put Thompson in good stead when she moved to Barbados in 1986. “How I ended up in Barbados,” she told me, “was that I married a Barbadian that I met at college. He had to go home and work for four years as part of his obligations, and so I came to the island with him.” She has pretty much been on the island ever since, except to get her doctorate in the United States on a Fulbright scholarship. In Barbados, Thompson started working at the Barbados Community College, eventually rising to divisional head and senior lecturer in the Fine Arts Division of the College. Though she started out at the college teaching a course on French Impressionism and Italian art, that course soon gave way to more courses on Caribbean, Latin American and African diasporic art. And it was here that her master’s thesis would prove quite useful because much of the early pioneering nationalist work on Barbadian art was done by women. As she explains, “Beginning in the 1940s there was a growing awareness of something uniquely Caribbean and Barbadian that could be realized in the visual arts. Individuals in Barbados started organizing exhibitions of local artists and started holding classes. Typically, it was white women doing this kind of work, because those were the women with the time and the resources to dedicate to this type of activity. These women included the likes of Golde White, who was born in Barbados but lived and painted in Guyana for a number of years while her husband worked there before returning home in 1943. Other women who played a prominent role in the early development of the visual arts on the island included Eileen Hamilton and Kathleen Hawkins. What is so interesting about these women,” Thompson continued, “is that they did not become mothers and so it was perhaps easier for them to transgress established social boundaries in becoming visual artists on the island.” Even so, there was a social divide within the visual arts scene on the island with race lying just below the surface of this early pioneer work. “In the early art scene”, Thompson explains, “several black artists talked about feeling unwelcomed in the developing visual arts movement on the island.”

Despite this, in the heady days of the 1940s through to independence, nationalism was propelling many of the artists in Barbados and the larger Caribbean and there was a feeling of optimism in the air. “From the 1940s onwards, artists played an active role in nation-building and institutions such as the Barbados Art Council was formed. By the 1960s and 1970s, a number of expats came to settle on the island and galleries were soon being established. The 1980s saw increased institutional support for artists in the formation of the National Cultural Foundation.” Yet, for all the progress that has been made in the visual arts, there is still one area which has been lagging, and that is the formation of a national art gallery on the island. For thirteen years Allison Thompson worked with Alissandra Cummins on a National Art Gallery Committee which was conceptualized to address “... the problem [of] scarcity of documentation, critical writing, writers and avenues for writing about art in the Caribbean ... For the National Art Gallery Committee therefore, a crucial objective has been to reach and recruit wider audiences for the visual arts and implement developmental objectives which will be of benefit to the widest community of visual artists in Barbados.” As Thompson further explained, “There is a lot of interesting work that has happened and continues to happen in Barbados, but there is no place to cull together all of these activities. There are acquisitions that should be made. The National Gallery, envisioned as regional in scope, and not confined to one particular space, was visualized as a platform to help the arts in the country develop.” Interestingly enough, Thompson maintains, the lagging ability to form a national gallery in Barbados is indicative of the predicament the Caribbean finds itself in today. For Thompson, “The 50s and 60s and even the 70s were a more dynamic time in the Caribbean as a whole. There was a lot more integration of the Caribbean then, and artists regularly moved around the islands sharing ideas. We are presently getting ready to celebrate the 50th independence of Barbadian independence and so there has been a lot of looking back to see how far the nation has come since independence. In the 1960s for example we had an art publication that literally was the size of the New York Times! Where did all of this enthusiasm go? The Caribbean seems less integrated now than it was then.” Still, Thompson takes great satisfaction in the work that she has done and continues to do at the Barbados Community College. “Working with young people is not fixed but rather is an exciting, dynamic process that is ever changing and challenging. At the Barbados Community College we have really great faculty and over the years there have been more and more graduates whose projects are increasingly ambitious. The artist Sheena Rose is a great example of the students we have graduated.”

Another point of pride is that several years ago the College implemented a program, now government supported, where 18-25 art students travel abroad every two years to look at visual arts outside of the island. In addition, the college is bringing more international artists to the island. The British-based artist Sonia Boyce was one such artist invited to work on the island, and students (one of whom was Sheena Rose) interned with Boyce. “That is such a wonderful opportunity for our students!” Thompson effused. “To be able to work with a professional artist! In this way students learn - this could be me. It is the most profound thing. Another of our graduates, Versia Harris, is now teaching at the college and students see, through the work of Versia and other graduates who return, what it means to have a platform, to have a voice.” So, what advice would Allison Thompson offer to someone who wants to wear the multiple hats of educator, curator and sometimes art practitioner as she does? “For all the rational decisions that you can make in your life, if you can pursue your passion and work in an area you know to be important, that is a blessing.” She pauses before continuing, “Do not wait for an opportunity to find you, but rather make the opportunity for yourself. I would say to a young person coming up, whether they want to be an artist, educator, curator or some combination thereof, that your job is to challenge people’s conception and perception of what it is that they think they are looking at when they look at works of art.” Until next time. Follow Jacqueline Bishop on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaj204

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Barbadian Landscapes by Dr Raymond Maughan 1) Cluffs Bay St Lucy...............(75 x 25) inches (22500 x 7500) Pixels Cluffs Bay is situated between Archer’s Bay and the Animal Flower Cave. Unfortunately there is no public right of way to get to it so most Barbadians have never seen this beautiful place. 2) Archer’s Bay St Lucy...............(75 x 28) inches (22500 x 8400) Pixels This is another beautiful bay in St Lucy. For quite a while the stairs to the beach was broken. It has now been repaired so that there is safe access to the beach. There is a very shallow cave on the beach and bathing is safe. 3) Jolly Roger...................(50 x 34) inches (15000 x 10200) Pixels We all know the Jolly Roger. This was taken early morning immediately aftera heavy shower of rain. It is an award winning Gold award at NIFCA last year and also the prize for the “People’s Choice” 4) Foul Bay St Phillip.................... (48 x 25) inches (14400 x 7500) Pixels This is not the usual view that we see on Foul Bay and it will soon be loss to the public. Construction has started on the area where we are standing and will be transformed into condominiums. The public access to the beach however will remain. In the distance we can see the large rock which fell into the sea a few years ago. 5) Nature Fights Back....................(55 x 23) in (16500 x 6900) Pixels Former Newcastle great house St John. Then it was Newcastle children's home that was managed by government in the 80's. Now into disrepair. It is very painful to see these once majestic buildings in a state of decay but they make you wonder make you wonder what sort of life style the original owners experienced. On the other hand Nature was destroyed to create this historic building so it is like Nature having the last laugh 6) Dried out Swamp at Chancery Lane....................(55 x 25.4) inches (16500 x7616) Pixels Most of the year if not all of it there is water in this swamp. On this occasion after a long dry season it dried out affording us the opportunity to enter the cave at one end which is filled with bats. This pond is usually filled with fish one can only wonder what happens when the rains return and the migratory dependant birds arrive. 7) River Bay St Lucy....................(65 x 27) inches (19500 x8100) Pixels River Bay from a different perspective. Except for the Hikers and photographers few Barbadians would know this perspective. As the need to develop the Island continues, much of this will be turned in a concrete jungle. These beautiful treasures will in the future be just faded memories. 8) Windowed.................(55 x 35) inches (16500 x10500) Pixels This one is high in the hills and at my 65 years young age the photo shoot in this area took 5 hours to get there record and get back. My friends asked me how did I ever get up there and I told them “One step at a time”. You are in another world up there the overwhelming beauty brings tears to your eyes.

9) Bathsheba to Cove Bay St Joseph-St Andrew-St Peter-St Lucy.................(75 x 25) inches (22500 x7500) Pixels Between Tent Bay and Bathsheba there is the foundation ruins of what was once a house. This was taken standing there. Can you imagine looking through your own window at this and enjoying the Sunrise, Sunset and Full Moon? 10) Window to Martins bay..................(60 x 25) inches (18000 x7500) Pixels There is no road connecting this trail between Martins Bay and Congor Bay but you can see that it is a well trodden path. Sitting here on my special stool in the shade taking in windowed view was, “Mirabele Dictu”. 11) Sunrise at Edgewater Hotel St Joseph..................(60 x 25) inches (18000 x 7500) Pixels Looking East from Jose River Area (Just East of Jose River) with the back o Edge Water Hotel visible on the Right and the reminisce of the Old Train Line below it. 12) Culpepper Island St Philip..................(60 x 25) inches (18000 x 7500) Pixels Many Barbadians have never seen this Island because there is no road which puts you in an area where you can see it and there is no public right of way to get to it. I grew up with Pelican Island seen from my back yard and that is lost forever. We need to ensure that this our last Island does not disappear. 13) Codrington College..................(50 x 25) inches (15000 x 7500) Pixels The pond had been recently cleaned so not so many of the characteristic lilies. This has produced an opportunity to enjoy more of the reflections. More important in this image however is the fact that the large Silk Cotton tree has shed its leaves permitting the rare view of the tops of the trees thereby providing the tree and the reflection while still providing the canopy as a frame in the same image. 14) Pico Teneriffe..................(40 x 20) inches (12000 x 6000) Pixels This landmark can be seen from almost wherever you are on the East Coast. There is no road nor public right of way to this area so it has remained unspoilt. It is a beautiful area with the path seen taking you to a lovely bay. On the way there are rocks pilled to make a “fence” like the ones that you see in Whales. Most Barbadians do not know that Pico Teneriffe is in St Peter. So here it is we are standing in St Lucy looking at St Peter with St Andrew immediately behind and St Joseph, St John and St Philip in that order in the distance. 15) Bulkeley Factory.................(30 x 13.2) inches (9000 x 3960) Pixels Bulkeley Factory on Highway 4 in St George Valley. Closed and derelict for years but still used as a loading station. Here we see the trailers in the yard waiting to be filled and one leaving on the cart road. Those of us of my vintage can well remember going there to get cane juice. 16) Cambridge St Andrew. .............(140 x 25) inches (42000 x 7500) Pixels This is approximately 12 feet by 2 feet and is the view from Chalky Mount area showing Cambridge in the foreground with the St Andrew valley and the East Coast in the background.

17) Pathway to the sea..............(50 x 22) inches (15000 x 6701) Pixels Sunrise from Chalky Mount showing the â€œRottweiler Headâ€? to the right and the path regularly taken by the villagers to go to the sea. 18) Sunrise at Skeetes Bay...............(45 x 25) inches (13500 x 7500) Pixels 19) Sunrise From Hillab...............(45 x 25) inches (13500 x 7500) Pixels This was taken from the highest point on the Island. 20) Inner Basin Careenage Barbados...............(55 x 24) inches (16500 x 7200) Pixels Barbados Rediscovered

This is my third solo Photographic Art Show and this time I am presenting and promoting Mega-Prints. The digital technology is now available where we can have a picture of 140 inches wide in the computer so that when you do print it there is absolutely no loss in quality. The pictures are amazingly crisp. You just cannot believe that that size with its clarity is possible. Even though large pictures tend to be costly the actual framing tends to make it prohibitive. So what we have done is to hang the art unframed so that if you do decide to purchase one of these treasured works you will have the ultimate decision over the final selection of frame so that it will match perfectly where you plan to have it hung. Sad to say but Barbadians do not know Barbados I have tried to walk and climb to these areas where very few venture and try to share a little of the incredible beauty that is Barbados. We are truly blessed. This is a must see Exhibition and may be an introduction to much of Barbados that you do not know. All of the work will be printed on Archival (Acid Free) Satin Paper. I have hundreds of Mega-Prints so not all will be able to fit the Gallery. I will therefore also have a monitor with a slide show presenting many more images from which you can choose. Hope to see you there and please bring your art loving friends with you. www.raymondmaughan.zenfolio.com

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

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ANDRE WILLIAMS

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ALLAN WALROND

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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.

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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.

"For the entirety of The Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival , we'll be showing some of the latest work of Barbadian artist Sheena Rose at O Cinema Wynwood, Miami. The show is called "Black Obeah" and is presented in collaboration with Trinidad's Alice Yard and Miami's Prizm. It opens on Friday, September 30 with an art reception and panel discussion from 6 - 8pm, with Sheena participating along with festival artist Nadia Huggins, Alice Yard's Christopher Cozier, PRIZM's Mikhaile Solomon, along with Dr. Patricia Saunders of the University of Miami."

GALLERY NuEDGE FINE ARTS Ltd Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St. James, Barbados Mon –Sat 10am – 7pm. Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm Tel: (246) 621-0067

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

Barbados’ newest heritage hub, “Exchange”, was officially opened at a ceremony held on April 29. Exchange – a place of mystery and discovery, established as a major new heritage resource by the Central Bank of Barbados, features two permanent displays on the upper floors – one that chronicles the history of trade, commerce, and banking, and of its parent organization; and another that focuses on Freemasonry and education in the island’s early years – as well as an exhibition gallery space on the ground floor that will provide an exciting new space for temporary displays either curated in house or by invitation. “Exchange is an interpretive centre that offers its visitors an interactive experience,” says Kevin Farmer, Deputy Director at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, which will have responsibility for the facility’s operations.

Farmer explained that the experience for patrons extends beyond the mounted displays: “History is not just to be found in the permanent exhibitions but also in the building itself. On each floor you will discover history about the building’s construction as well as interesting facts about the history of the city.” Exchange is located in the building that once housed the Harrison Free School, the precursor to Harrison College, before becoming the Barbados seat of Scottish and English freemasonry in 1870. The continued presence of this 18th century structure has been identified as a significant factor in the decision to designate Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison as a UNESCO World Heritage property. Hartley Jordan, Deputy Director of Facilities Management at the Central Bank confirmed that both UNESCO and the Barbados National Trust were consulted in the restoration process. “Every effort was made to preserve the existing structure during the refurbishment.” “This investment in our heritage and culture makes our tourism and international business more competitive, because it enriches the Barbadian experience and makes us special. Exchange is one more attraction for Barbadians to experience and enjoy, and to share with our visitors and guests. This adds even more lustre to the Bajan brand, which has always been admired,” Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr. DeLisle Worrell, commented on the occasion of the opening of the facility. Attendees at the official opening were immersed in Bridgetown’s history as they were given a tour of Exchange and treated to performances by the Mighty Gabby and St. Paul’s Primary School, Harrison College Steel Pan Band, and the Barbados Landship Association. Some members of the public will have previewed Exchange during the Fish and Dragon Festival back in February, when the facility hosted “Serious Play” an exhibition of work showcasing the art of acclaimed Cuban artist, Leandro Soto, Trinidadian Joshua Lue Chee Kong, and Barbadian up-and-comer, Versia Harris. Exchange, which is located in Spry Street between St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Tom Adams Financial Centre, will be open to the public from May 3. Opening hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 2016-04-29

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

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

'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.

FINE ART PORTRAITS & DRAWINGS BY KHARY DARBY

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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

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FRANGIPANI ART GALLERIES 1. Sugar Cane Club, Maynards, St Peter,Tel. 422 5026, Ext.5037 2. Savannah Hotel, The Garrison, St M.Tel. 228 3800, Ext. 3823 3. Almond Beach Resort. Heywoods, St. Peter.Tel. 422 4900, Ext. 5864 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 oneâ€™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 CRANE GALLERY The 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 Cell (246)230-1968 Email: tidesart@caribsurf.com

Sep 26 - Oct 8

Raymond Maughan

Oct 10 - Oct 22 Oct 24 - Nov 4 Nov 7 Dec 5

- Dec 3

Group show Group show

Independence Group Show

- Jan 9 (2017) Christmas Group Show

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

ARTS SPLASH GALLERY 'SILHOUETTES' exhibition Opening reception Friday, 14th October, 5.30 pm â€“ 8.30 pm

THE ARTSPLASH CENTRE

Exhibition ends November 22nd.

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

Curator Lois Crawford tel 233 0517. Artsplash, Hastings. The gallery is opened from Monday to Sunday: 9.30am - 3.00pm

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 ď€¨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 NCFâ€™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

THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY COMMITTEE

Visit www.nagc.bb - website for the National Art Gallery Committee in Barbados for NEWS on current happenings. The site includes ArtistNet, the database of Barbadian visual artists; a click on â€˜Artistsâ€™ 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

QUEENâ€™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.

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

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

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

ISLAND FURNITURE LIMITED www.islandfurnitureltd.com

RAMELTON ESTATE A place to create or just to be www.rameltondominica.net

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www.scarletbarbados.com +1 (246) 432 3663 scarlet@caribsurf.com

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

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

www.whatsoninbarbados.com For calendar of events in Barbados. Postings on www.whatsoninbarbados.com are free. Facebook page www.facebook.com/WhatsOnInBarbados

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