PopopStudios: Summer Exhibition - "Scrimmage 08"

Popop Studios
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Popop Art Conversation with... Jeanne Chiang: Wed. Jun. 25

POPOP STUDIOS center for the visual arts
invites you to an art conversation with...
artist-in-residence - JEANNE CHIANG

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7pm

(located at 26 Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham)

Official Launch of The D'Aguilar Art Foundation

The D'Aguilar Art Foundation
is pleased to invite you to the launch of its
Global Discovery Programme
at a Cocktail Party and Art Exhibition

Thursday, June 19th, 2008
from 5.30pm to 8.30pm
at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel

Cost: $25 Donation

Tickets available at:
1. The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas - Attn: Miss Luann Morris
2. Indigo Cafe, West Bay Street
3. Bahamas International Film Festival Office, 4th Terrace, Centreville
4. Or by emailing Mrs. Saskia D'Aguilar: sds.bahamas@yahoo.com
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Lillian Blades: Opens Sat. May 31

New Providence Art & Antiques
presents

Lillian Blades
in a select showing of new work

Opening Saturday, May 31st, 2008
New Providence Art & Antiques
Bank Lane, Nassau

Open 11am to 4.30pm
Tel: [242] 328-7196
www.npartantiques.com
antiques@coralwave.com

Visit Lillian Blades WebSite

D’Aguilar Art Foundation

The D’Aguilar Family is proud to announce the formation of the D’Aguilar Art Foundation, an organization that will honor the legacy of Bahamian art patron Vincent Y. D’Aguilar. Vincent D’Aguilar was a pioneer Bahamian art collector who supported the development of the visual arts of The Bahamas for over 30 years, by assisting Bahamian artists through the purchase of their art works, and by giving artists encouragement and criticism to take risks in their artistic endeavors.

The goals of the D’Aguilar Art Foundation are as follows:

* To establish a travel grant program to expose young Bahamian artists to original works of art around the world. In this connection, The D’Aguilar Art Foundation will launch its “Global Discovery Program” to provide travel grants to Bahamian art students at the tertiary and post-graduate level. The grant will contribute to the costs of airfare and accommodations, so that young artists have the opportunity to visit museums and galleries abroad. Vincent D’Aguilar believed strongly in the powerful impact of seeing works of art in person. Accordingly, the Foundation hopes to encourage young artists to view a wide spectrum of important art works around the globe.

* To preserve and stabilize the D’Aguilar Art Collection, which presently includes approximately 450 art works by Bahamian artists. The collection will be accessible to art students, scholars, collectors, and other visitors on an appointment basis once the Foundation’s new premises open in December 2008.


* To continue to support Bahamian artists and aspiring artists, by selectively purchasing art works that complement and expand the current D’Aguilar Art Collection.

* To loan art works from the D’Aguilar Collection to suitable art exhibitions and other appropriate venues, especially those that promote the Bahamas and Bahamian artists.

The D’Aguilar Art Foundation will launch its “Global Discovery Program” with a cocktail party and art exhibition at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, June 19th, 2008. The art exhibition continues on the following day from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tickets priced at $25 will be available at the door or from BIFF (call 356-5939 for information).

“Hidden Treasures from the D’Aguilar Collection”, a selection of 25 private family art works, will be exhibited during the cocktail party. This event will be held in conjunction with the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) as a precursor to the “Big Screen Art Scene” fundraising event, which is being held at Popopstudios Centre for Visual Arts (PCVA) on June 21st, 2008. BIFF will donate part of the proceeds from the Big Screen Art Scene to the D'Aguilar Art Foundation.

For further information, please contact Saskia D'Aguilar, sds.bahamas@yahoo.com, or 357-9263.

Click Bahamas Photography Show - Fri. May 23

The Ladder Gallery at NPCC on Blake Road
is pleased to host the photography exhibition of
CLICK BAHAMAS
in a three week show
Opening this Friday, May 23, 2008 at 7 pm.

CLICK BAHAMAS is an online FaceBook group for avid photographers to share their images, ideas and techniques. "I heard about a new group forming and asked Elena DeSouza, one of the founding members, if she would be interested in putting a show together," said Gillian Watson, curator at the Ladder Gallery. "Together we came up with the unique concept of creating a show based on a peer online voting process." The rules were simple. Upload your favorite images, place them into one of seven categories and then vote for your favorite images. All of the communication for the entire show took place on line. Entrants were given a certain deadline for images to be entered and voting took place over the course of a weekend. Of the nearly 500 images on the group page more than 50 were chosen for this show. "It seems to me to be a really democratic way of creating a show. This really is for the people, by the people," said Mrs Watson. "I'm quite excited to see what it is like when these people are all together in the same room. The show opens on Friday night at 7pm and all are invited to meet the photographers and see their work. For more information on CLICK BAHAMAS join their group on FaceBook. For more information on the Ladder Gallery email gillian@npcconline.org.
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NAGB 4th National Exhibition Deadline

PhotoArt by Derek Catalano

Dear Artists,

This email serves as a reminder that there are only 2 weeks left until the deadline for entry submissions into the 4th National Exhibition at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas.

The deadline is Friday, May 30 at 5pm.

This bi-annual exhibition seeks to showcase the best art made in The Bahamas over the past 2 years. Submit and be a part of what promises to be a wonderful exhibition.

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National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
gallery tel: [242] 328.5800/1
gallery fax: [242] 322.1180
gallery eml: info@nagb.org.bs
gallery web: http://www.nagb.org.bs/

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Popop Studios: Anya Metcalf Talk - Wed. May 14

Popop Studios presents an

O P E N S T U D I O

featuring artist

Anya Antonovych Metcalf

Wednesday, May 14, 7-10pm
Popop Studios
26 Dunmore Avenue
Chippingham
Nassau
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Café Europa's Call for Artwork

Café Europa on Charlotte Street is under new ownership and is seeking artwork to hang in their restaurant.

So if you are an artist or a photographer who would like an additional venue to showcase and sell your work, kindly call Ms. Debbie Lambert ASAP at Tel: 357-3627 or email her at dlambert@coralwave.com.

Thank you!

NAGB NE4 Call for Entries Deadline

Photo Art by Derek Catalano

Dear Artists,

Please find attached the Official Rules and Entry Form for the NAGB's 2008 Fourth National Exhibition (NE4).

We encourage all professional artists to submit their work for this juried show which represents the best of contemporary Bahamian Art.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 30th, 2008 AT 5pm.

Good luck!
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Dionne Benjamin-Smith
design : marketing
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
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tel : [242] 328.5800/1
fax : [242] 322.1180
web : www.nagb.org.bs

Download Entry Form

Dawn Davies invites you to "Full Circle" - Thur. May 8

Noted Bahamian Art Collector
Dawn Davies
cordially invites you to attend
the Premier Art Exhibition entitled
"Full Circle"

Featuring the work of fine artist
Rolando Guillermoprieto
of Mexico and formerly The Bahamas

Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6pm
Central Bank of The Bahamas Gallery
Market Street, Nassau, The Bahamas
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PopopStudios: Jason Bennett - Fri. May 9

PopopStudios: Centre for the Visual Arts
presents

knots.
featuring new artwork by
Jason Ayer Bennett

Opening Reception: Friday, May 9th, 2008
PopopStudios: Centre for the Visual Arts
Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham
6.30 to 10pm

Show Dates: May 2nd - June 5th, 2008
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NAGB Artist Talk: Rolando Guillermoprieto of Mexico - Thu. May 1

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Dawn Davies invites you to "Full Circle"- Thur. May 8

Noted Bahamian Art Collector
Dawn Davies
cordially invites you to attend
the Premier Art Exhibition entitled
"Full Circle"

Featuring the work of fine artist
Rolando Guillermoprieto
of Mexico and formerly The Bahamas

Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6pm
Central Bank of The Bahamas Gallery
Market Street, Nassau, The Bahamas
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"Decorative Artworks" - Opening Wed. Apr. 30

The Ladder Gallery
presents

Decorative Artworks
Work by Del Foxton

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7pm
at the New Providence Community Centre
Blake Road & JFK Drive

Visit The Ladder Gallery WebSite
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Anthaya Art Gallery: Call for Works

The Department of Culture
announces a nationwide
Call for Works
for all mediums of artwork – from visual to literary –
from Bahamian artists to participate in the

Grand Opening of
Anthaya Art Gallery
located at the Shops of Cable Beach
West Bay Street on May 19th, 2008.

Interested artists should contact one of the following persons:
1. Melissa Allan: 326-0204 or 326-0232.
2. Wendell Demeritte: 326-0147 or 9.
3. Or email Angelique Mckay at geliquesmck@yahoo.com.

Space is limited. Contact the Dept. of Culture today!

Nat'l. Gallery of Jamaica Show - Sun. Apr. 27

The National Gallery of Jamaica

presents

Curator's Eye III
Ceremony in Space, Time and Sound

The National Gallery of Jamaica
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston Mall
Jamaica

Opening: Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 11 am
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"Hit & Run"-One Night Only-Fri. Apr. 18

You are cordially invited to a one night only
solo art exhibit featuring the work of

Arjuna (AJ) Watson, a.k.a. decypul

entitled

Hit & Run, Part 1

This Friday, April 18th, 2008
5:30pm - 9:30pm
The Hub, Bay Street
(opposite Petal Pushers)
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"Exploring the Arts" - Fri. Apr. 18

You are invited to attend the
E. Clement Bethel Festival Arts Exhibition
under the theme
"Exploring the Arts"

Opening Reception: Friday, April 18, 2008
The Central Bank of The Bahamas Gallery
Market Street, Nassau
7pm
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