Bermuda Arts Council Annual Awards On Sunday

The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] will recognize persons who have made significant contributions to the arts in our community on Sunday [Oct 20].

A spokesperson said, “The Arts Council’s Annual Awards Ceremony presents Lifetime Achievement Awards to persons who are respected in their art form and who have created a significant body of original work that is representative of the Bermudian spirit; Founders Awards to persons who have been pioneers in their respective art form, and thus have been mentors/ role models for their fellow artists and the generations to follow; and Patron Awards to persons who have been benefactors to the Bermuda arts community.”

BAC Chair Ms Jennifer Phillips says, “The Bermuda Arts Council is committed to developing and improving the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts in Bermuda. An important element of this objective is to publicly acknowledge the work of our local artists.

“Through the Arts Council’s Annual Awards Ceremony, not only are we conveying to members of our arts community that they are valued, but also we aim to underscore that value by bringing the public’s awareness to their artistic contributions.”

Minister of Labour, Social Development and Sports Lovitta Foggo will be in attendance to formally acknowledge this year’s recipients and celebrate their achievements.

2019 Awardees

• Lifetime Achievement: Sheilagh Head – visual art; Ronald Lightbourne [posthumous] – music and literary arts

• Founder: Suzette Harvey, JP – dance; Lloyd Matthew – music

• Patron of the Arts: John Campbell, QC

The ceremony will take place in the Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall and Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 6:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.

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