Category: Art

Slideshow: New Mural Appears On Angle Street

There is a new mural on a building on Angle Street in Hamilton, next to Club 316 and across from the First Church of God. Dale Butler is one of the persons behind the idea, and said that Charles Clarke, the owner of the building, gave permission to paint the building about three weeks ago. “I thought it only fitting because most of the houses... Read more of this article

Photos: Beach Art Festival Gets Underway

[Updated with additional photos] The second annual Bermuda Beach Art Festival got underway today [Mar 23] with locals taking to beaches including Horseshoe, Warwick Long Bay and Elbow to create art in the sand. The Beach Art contest was first held last year, with over a thousand residents and tourists come out to view and partake of the art. The winner[s]... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Annual Student Art Show At BSOA

The Minister of Education, Sen. Nalton Brangman, highlighted the talents of Bermuda’s public and private school students earlier today [Mar 21] at the 48th Annual Student Art Show being held at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA]. The exhibition is taking place now through the month of April, and the Minister is encouraging members of the public to... Read more of this article

Bermudian Producer Is The Toast Of Tinsel Town

Aspiring Bermuda movie producer Bayard Outerbridge was the toast of Hollywood’s student filmmaker community on Saturday [Mar.2] when his gripping short “Machsom” had its world premiere screening at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Mr. Outerbridge [pictured here on the film's set] is the first Bermudian to attend the prestigious... Read more of this article

Photos: “Chained On The Rock” Book Launch

Minister of Community & Cultural Development Wayne Scott and Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood presided over the launch of two new volumes on slavery on the island at a National Museum ceremony held last week [Feb. 28] Written by Ms Packwood’s father — the late author, historian and librarian Cyril Outerbridge Packwood [pictured]... Read more of this article

Photos: Primary School Cahow Art Competition

Rebecca Vesey of Somersfield Academy was the winner of the Cahow primary school art competition held recently by the Bermuda Audubon Society. The competition was run as part of the Audubon Society’s efforts to educate young people about the endangered endemic seabird, and saw students from the island’s primary schools invited to submit black... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Icons

Last night [Dec 7] Bermuda’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church opened their doors and invited locals to learn about their traditions and view their intricately painted church icons created by an Ethiopian Monk Priest. The Debra Ganet Immanuel Cathedral — which means Immanuel Cathedral Of Paradise — is located in St George’s and features... Read more of this article

Photos: St George’s Art On The Town

Local artists and crafters exhibited their creative talents in St. George this past Sunday [Dec 2]. The ‘Art On The Town’ event served to showcase goods handmade or designed in Bermuda, with items on display including Christmas pillows, designer cards, tea towels, paintings, bath products, crochet items and more. The ‘Art in the Town’ has been... Read more of this article

Photos: Home-Grown Alternatives Craft Show

The Home-Grown Alternatives show took place on Saturday [Dec 1] with some of Bermuda’s best artists and craftspeople displaying their wares at St. Paul’s in Paget. In 1995 Christine Wellman and Mary Tatem decided to hold a pre-Christmas craft fair, and over the years the event has become an annual tradition, offering people a chance to get a head-start... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Chewstick “Peace” Mural Painting

Chewstick members and supporters gathered yesterday [Dec 1] for the painting of a 12x30ft Peace mural on the exterior Court Street wall of their facility in North Hamilton. The theme of Peace was chosen due to the ongoing challenges with gun violence in Bermuda as well as the global acts of war and violence.Chewstick Founder Gavin Smith said: “One... Read more of this article