NAGB mail: October 2008

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGBmail: Special Event this week

Dear members of the public,

Please note that the event: "Copyright & Creative/Intellectual Property in the Age of Globalism" scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7pm at the NAGB has been postponed due to a special event taking place this week.

This week, the National Art Gallery is working in collaboration with the Livable Neighbourhoods Community Project to paint positive murals and plant trees in our city parks and schools. We are starting with the Marathon community and hopefully will move into Kemp Road and other areas where groups may want to develop the same project.

Full details are included in the release below. If you need further information, please don't hesitate to e-mail or call the Gallery.
___________________________________________

LIVABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS MURAL COMPETITION PILOT PROJECT

Press Conference – Lou Adderley Park, Claridge Road
Wednesday, 24th September 2008 1:30 p.m.
Announcing Mural Competition Design Winner for Lou Adderley Park & Mural Painting

Fun Day – Lou Adderley Park, Claridge Road
Saturday, 27th September 2008 8:00 a.m.
Join with environmental, community, students and teachers as we create a mural at Lou Adderley Park and plant trees to beautify this ever more livable neighbourhood!

The Livable Neighbourhoods Mural Competition Committee is coordinating a Mural Competition and Paint-Up designed to transform our neighbourhoods from graffiti-ridden, blighted environments to aesthetically pleasing walls, parks, and school buildings.

Our committee is comprised of educators, the Curator of the National Art Gallery, artists, business persons and civic minded individuals along with the Royal Bahamas Police Force and other government agencies as well as graffiti artists and community residents.

The project combines mural painting and tree planting at each venue selected based on need. For example, Claridge Primary School expended nearly $40,000.00 in labour and supplies to repaint the school walls more than four times during the last school year.

The research both in The Bahamas and abroad shows consistently positive results when graffiti is replaced with murals, and many mural projects on New Providence remain untouched after thirty years. The Oakes Field Primary School murals were painted by art teacher Jackie Elias who left the Bahamas some 35 years ago and the mural remains a wonderful reminder of the fine work her students completed.

The National Art Gallery has selected Alan Wallace as the artistic coordinator of this effort. Alan is a young Bahamian artist, who began his career with graffiti, and is now the proud designer and painter of a mural at the National Art Gallery. He will work with other graffiti artists (identified by the police) as well as students from COB, other schools and community residents on these mural projects.

We anticipate that the project will expand across the island and later include sidewalk murals and private sector mural projects as well.

The winning theme of the first mural design is: "Livable Neighbourhoods
are Clean, Crime-free, Safe and Green" and will be announced at a press conference at the Lou Adderley Park on Claridge Road on Wednesday, September 24, at 1.30 pm. The painting of the mural on the walls of the Lou Adderley Park will commence on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 8 am.

We invite Gallery members and supporters, art students, church groups, neighborhood residents and civic organizations to come out and make a difference in our country through the beauty and power of Art.


Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Events This Week

NAGBmail - September 2008

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Discussion: NE4 Critique - Tue. Aug. 12

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGBmail: August 2008 Events

Click image for full size

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Forum: Walking the Line: Art, Expressive Forms and the Limits of Bahamian Law

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Invites you to attend the forum:

Walking the Line: Art, Expressive Forms and the Limits of Bahamian Law
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 7pm
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas West and West Hill Streets

Are the arts being censored in the Bahamas? Are rules different for foreign performers and if so why? What is the line between morality, artistic expression and the Law? Whose morality? Do we have freedom of speech and freedom of expression in The Bahamas? What laws prevent artists from doing what they assume they can do? Though artists feel the need to express themselves, what if that desire to express offends another's sensibilities or rights, and walks the line of the law? Come join us for a timely discussion on Artistic Expression and Bahamian Law.

Guest Panelists Include:
- Cheryl Cartwright, Attorney and Chair, Bahamas Films and Plays Control Board
- Helen Klonaris, Writer, Cultural Critic and Activist
- Xan Xi Bethel, Poet and Writer
- Cherese Pratt, Poet and Writer

EVOLUTION Limited Edition Print by K Smith

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Event: "Hill Topper" Lecture - Postponed

Dear Members of the Public,

This is to notify the general public that the "The Hill Topper Community" Lecture which was to be given by Mr. Paul Adderley on
Tuesday, July 15th has been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control. We shall announce a new date in short order.

We apologise for any inconvenience on your part.

--
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/

NAGB's 4th National Exhibition Opening: July 9, 2008

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Events: July 2008

The Nat'l. Art Gallery of The Bahamas
_______________________________________

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Needs Volunteers for the Summer

Hello Artists,

The National Art Gallery is in need of volunteers this summer to assist us with our Bahamian Concert Series and the Brazilian Film Series.

If you are interested or know of anyone who is - or if you have any queries - kindly email at your earliest opportunity Miss Erica James, Director of the NAGB at emjames@nagb.org.bs.

Thanks so much for your help and support.

--
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/

Carifesta X - Call to Artists & Artisans

Dear All:

The Department of Culture is earnestly seeking to increase the number of authentic Bahamian craft items at Carifesta X in 2010.

More space has been given to the Bahamian contingent and the Department wishes to make the presentation as stunning and culturally rich as possible.

If you know of an artist or artisan who might be interested in having their items both displayed and sold at Carifesta X, please contact Melissa Allen at 326-0204 or at 326-0147; Wendel Demeritte at 326-0147 or at 326-0149; or Angelique Mckay at geliquesmck@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Items include (but are not limited to): Books, Reproductions of paintings, DVDs, CDs, Jewellery, Shell crafts, Straw goods (various
styles), T-Shirts, Clothing, Carvings, etc.

Please pass the word.

Sincerely,
Erica M. James
Director
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
West and West Hill Streets
P.O. Box SS-6341
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas

T: 242.328.5800/1 ext.227
Fax: 242.322.1180
Eml: emjames@nagb.org.bs (or) walklikeagiant@gmail.com

NAGB: June 2008 Events

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Film: Abouna - Thu. May 29

IMDB Review


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/

NAGB Discussion: What Do Artists Want? - Thu. May 22

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/

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.

--
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/

NAGB Mail: May 2008

Please note the Discussion Forum slated for Thursday, May 22, 2008. This is your chance to voice your questions and concerns relating to "What Do Artists Want?" You don't want to miss this one! Maybe some questions will finally be answered! Refreshments will be served.
______________________________________

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Artist Talk: Rolando Guillermoprieto of Mexico - Thu. May 1

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Events: April 2008

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"