FEBRUARY 2012 ARTS HAPPENINGS
compiled by 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.
MONTHLY ARTS EVENTS MAGAZINE
Februaryy2012 Arts Events magazine just out!Full of new art, photography and more. Gallery receptions. You can explore further by clicking on direct links to artist websites embedded within the magazine. To view Issue please click on http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/february_2012_arts_event_magazine_barbados
ARTS DIRECTORY BARBADOS
FREEonline book of over 300 pages of art, artists and galleries. With direct links to email and websites. Marvellous reference book which encompasses many art forms:Art, photography, sculpture, installations, pottery, craft work, original handcrafted jewellery and more.
For desktop, laptops etc click on
http://issuu.com/corriescott/docs/art_directory_barbados_dec_2011
For ipad/iphone click on
http://en.calameo.com/read/001050992ae7ed08cc5c5
Hard copies will be available for purchase directly from publisher in a couple of months.
BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL
‘CaribbeanColours’ Group Show Exhibition January 22nd– February 25th
Feb 27- Mar 17 ‘Spring’ Group Show
Fine art and also available is a large selection of limited editions, lithographs, and cards.
Pelican Craft Centre,Bridgetown (246) 426 4385
website www.barbadosartscouncil.com email: mail@barbadosartscouncil.com
GALLERY OF CARIBBEANART
SusanMains 29th Jan - March 2nd
AsherMains Exhibition March 4th - March 30th
Northern Business Centre,Queen Street, Speightstown,St. Peter,Barbados
Monday – Friday,9.30am to 4.30pmand Saturday,9.30am to 2.00pmwww.artgallerycaribbean.com Tel:(246) 419-0858
NCF (NATIONAL CULTURAL FOUNDATION) QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY
‘HelloHavana’ exhibition of pieces fromSaoPaoloBiennalle. Opening reception Feb 12th.,6.30pm-8.30pm
Exhibition ends March 10th. The Gallery is located beside theHarbour Roadnot very far from theBarbadosArts Council. The closest parking areas are in front of the Arts Council or in the back by Fine Art Framing. We are not at Bagnal’s Point Gallery. Gallery Opening hours are Mon. to Fri.9am-4.30pmand on Sat.9am -2pm. QPG tel.#’s remain427-2345and429-3117.
BARBADOS MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Monday to Saturday,9am. to5pm.and Sundays2pm. to 6pm. St. Ann’s Garrison, St. Michael , Tel:1-246-427-0201/1-246-436-1956 Fax:1-246-429-5946 emailmuseum@caribsurf.com
THE BRIDGETOWN GALLERY @ SHERATON
‘RED’ GROUPSHOW. Opening reception Friday night, Feb 10th,5pm-8 pm
INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
Every work of art submitted must have at least a splash of red in it to be considered. Every work of art must also be ready to hang on the wall to be considered. We will accept paintings on Wednesday Feb 1st and Thursday Feb 2nd between11 amand7 pm.We will have a small form to be filled out and signed by the artist that reconfirms the information that appears on the tag attached to the painting.
Sheraton Mall upstairs on the second floor, at the top of the escalators, across from the radio station. 9am to 9pm daily 230-1750or MarthaBerry@hotmail.com.
HOLETOWN FESTIVAL
This year's Street Market will be on the 18th and 19th of February.Many artists and crafts people participate in this event.www.visitbarbados.org/Event.aspx…
BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
There are theatre happenings, workshops, lectures and events. For more information please contact: Shaunelle Durham shaunelledurham@hotmail.com Tel:426-2858, ext.5262 or 5259
ON THE WALL GALLERIES
Original paintings and gift items at 2 galleries.
On TheWallArtGalleryat Champers Restaurant.
On theWallArtGalleryat Earthworks inSt Thomas.
Great gifts that reflect the color and vibrancy ofBarbadoscan be found in the Very Vanita line of products available at On The wall Galleries both at Earthwork and Champers and a few specially selected stores. Choose from the very popular throw cushions, tote bags, prints and assorted stationery totake home as a lasting memory ofBarbados. A new line of kitchen, table
accents and scarves will be available for the 2011 winter season. Items can be ordered on line at onthewallartgallery.com or veryvanita.com
Tel 234 9145 NEWARTIN www.onthewallartgallery.com
THE FESTIVAL ART GALLERY
FestivalArtGalleryis a mobile art gallery showing in excess of 50 local Barbadian artists who are painters, ceramic artists, photographers and sculptors.
Curator KathyYearwood. BringingArtTo The People
kathyyearwood@hotmail.com www.festivalartgallery.com
#17ART GALLERY
CorrieScott’s studio/gallery. Original fine art and photography, limited edition lithographs, prints and cards. Tel(246) 424 3965, email: corriescott46@gmail.com for viewing appointment (as Corrie may be out painting or photographing). Website www.corriescott.net
HEATHER-DAWN SCOTT COLLECTION
Have a look at album to see this well loved artist’s work.New pieces.
http://picasaweb.google.com/corriescott/HeatherDawnScottRecentArt
TIDES ART GALLERY
Local and Caribbean fine art and fine art photography. The Tides Restaurant, Holetown, StJames.. Open 7 days a week,8am- 4pm. Tel(246) 432 2084or(246) 432 8356. emailtidesart@sunbeach.net website www.tidesartgallery.com
GALERIE NUEDGE
‘Alive & Kicking’ exhibition by artistMichaelJacksonfrom Feb 18th.- 27th
Monday to Saturday10am to 7pm, Sunday:11am to 6pm Tel246 620 5463
FRANGIPANI ART GALLERY
‘TheBillGraceCollection’ exhibition of well know artistBillGrace
Sugar Cane Club, Hotel and Spa,St.Peter. (246) 422 5026 info@sugarcaneclub.com
www.frangipani-art.com
ARTS SPLASH GALLERY
Gallery available for exhibitions $300 per week.To apply please contact Elayne at TheArtSplashCentre,Hastings,ChristChurch(Pink building opposite the Board Walk
(246) 228 0776 artsplashbarbados@gmail.com ,Hastings,ChCh
ARTS & CRAFTS AT HOLDERS FARMERS MARKET
Every Sunday at the Holders Farmers Market from 9am. – 2pm. stalls with healthy delicious foods, fruits and vegetables,arts and crafts tables, delicious coffee, brunch and so much more. More info atwww.holdersfarmersmarket.com
THE ART HUB
email arthub.barbados@gmail.comm
Artsupplies.BAC(BarbadosArts Council) members will receive between 5% - 10% off most art supplies on presentation on their membership card. tel: 432 2328 mobile: 266 5016
163 Amaryllis Row,Cordia Avenue, Sunset Crest,StJames
ART SESSIONS with HEIDI BERGER
Introducing collage into your work Wed February 8 – 29 or Sat Feb 11 – March 3 3. Experimenting with Texture Wed March 7 – 28 or Sat Mar 10 – 31
Cost: $200 (weeks) http://heidiberger.com
BARBADOS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The BPS has among its aims & objectives: the fostering of the art and craft of photography; and the encouragement of the appreciation and enjoyment of photography.
barbadosphotographicsociety@gmail.com www.barbadosphotographicsociety.com/
BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
There are theatre happenings, workshops, lectures and events. For more information please contact: Shaunelle Durham shaunelledurham@hotmail.com Tel:426-2858, ext.5262 or 5259
PAINTING WORKSHOP
Painting Workshop withJackRichardson. 5 days of painting onBarbados Feb. 6th – 10th, 2012 9am to 1pmdaily. Painting in Oistins for 2 days then various locations around the island. Painting/teaching for 45 years. All levels of experience are welcome. Fee is $250.00US for all 5 days.
www.jackrichardsongallery.com jcr3151@verizon.net
GRAND SALLE, CENTRAL BANK
For further information please contact our office or visit our website at fch.org.bb
JoannaHinds, Frank Collymore Hall,ChurchVillage,BRIDGETOWN
Tel: (246) 436-9083 Fax: (246) 228-2703 Email: Joanna.Hinds@centralbank.org.bb
ERROL BARROW CENTRE FOR CREATIVE IMAGINATION
Encompassing all the arts with theatre, film, dance, fine art, fine art photography, the written word, workshops and much more. For further information, contactDe CarlaApplewhaite at417-4776or email her atdecarla.applewhaite@cavehill.uwi.edu Tel. (246) 417- 4776 Fax(246) 417-8903 ebcci@cavehill.uwi.edu www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci
CRAFTS at BIDC
Pelican Craft Centre,Princess Alice Highway,St.Michael. For more information call427-5350
FRANK COLLYMORE HALL AND GRAND SALLE
A monthly programme is produced of all lectures, music and theatre events .www.fch.org.bb
WEST WING GALLERY AT PARLIAMENT
(hoping there will be an exhibition there soon)
TIYI BY DESIGN ART JEWELRY STUDIO
Tues-Fri10am-5pm, Sat10am-2pm
#12 (upstairs) Town Square Mall, Speightstown,StPeter
246 422 6816or246 252 0184 queen_7tiyi@yahoo.com www.tiyibydesign.com
MANIPURA
The range of products offered includes paintings, limited edition prints, home decor, installations, objects and several more.
www.manipurainc.com annaleedavis@gmail.comor 230 8897
THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Visit www.nagc.bb website for the NationalArtGalleryinBarbados. This site includes the latest happenings and NEWS from the artists. Check out ArtistNet the database of visual artists inBarbados. Visual Artists are invited to join ArtistNet. For details e-mail contact@nagc.bb or call the NAGC at+1(246) 310-2700. ArtistNet is a free service for all visual artists inBarbados.
RAFZA NEHAUL STUDIO/GALLERY
The studio/gallery, 6,BrightonBeach. Open Day Tuesday or Tel 421 8188 or email rnehaul@caribsurf.comfor viewing
GANG OF 4
The Cottage , Springvale Plantation .St.Andrew. tel 438 7883.
A GALLERY
By appointment please contact: Catherine Forter-Chee-A-Tow Curator/Artist
Tel:246 262 6238or246 262 6241 c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com
RoyalWestmoreland,StJames& The Mews Restaurant, Holetown
MANIFESTO BARBADOS:
www.manifestobarbados.com
ART BEAT
Archival digital printing on paper & canvas for sizes over 8.5” x 11”. We can print on media up to 24” wide. -Stretching and matting -Copying of artwork for giclee printing -Saleof art from our gallery -Digital photography workshops. Tel 231 3002.
FINE ARTFRAMING LTD,
PelicanIndustrial Park,Bridgetown,Barbados-(246) 426-5325
FAST FRAME FACTORY,
Dayrell’s Road,StMichael(246) 426 9994 shaka@fastframefactory.biz
AA FRAMING & DECORATION.
#4, 1st AvenueBelleville,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 ofBarbadosHead Office, WelchesPlantation,H’way2A, Large selection of frames and matt boards. We also repair paintings, stretch canvas and laminate. Open8am- 3.30pmweekdays. CallPatrickor Elvina 421-6900 ext 29
TINGS BAJAN
Many and various wood and metal frames for sale. at Tings Bajan,
Pelican Village249-2103.
ART DEN
ArtSupplies. Stretched canvases, tear off palettes, painting boards, sketch books & sketchpads, portfolios, matboard, black & white only & presentation boards in two sizes.
BAC (BarbadosArts Council) members will receive between 10% off art supplies on presentation on their membership card.
Art Den # 437 1019, ask for Marcia, Sandra or Elsa, email krackerjackkids@gmail.com
BAJAN REPORTER supporter of the arts inBarbados
Wonderful Website www.bajanreporter.com You can reachIanat either hisMobile(246) 266-1866or BBPIN: 24ABD995
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