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Bermuda Arts Centre To Host Plein Air Events
The Bermuda Arts Centre is hosting four plein air workshops at Dockyard, with the classes to be held outdoors. A spokesperson said, “Especially with this weather, we find ourselves hunkered down and not wanting to do much of anything. The way to beat the winter blues is to gear up and keep going. “The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard has... Read more of this article
Harvey Cooper Art Award Winners Announced
The Harvey Cooper Student Art Award announced this year’s winners, with Samantha Rance, Jaime Cedenio, Katarina Cardosa, Silana D’Souza, and Lily Cornes all earning prize money and accolades for their excellent artwork. A spokesperson said, “Another successful year for the Harvey Cooper Student Art Award with entries from 5 schools:... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BSOA ‘Winter Blue’ Exhibition
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] recently held their Winter Members Exhibition, titled “Winter Blue.” The exhibition, which opened its doors on December 15th, saw artists showcasing their interpretations of the theme “Winter Blue.” The call for submissions, which began earlier in the year, invited artists to explore the color... Read more of this article
Masterworks Adds Five New Members To Board
Masterworks Museum has announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors, with Wayne Caines, Mandy Cawthorn Argenio, Kevin Dallas, Gabriela Brunner, and Flora Goodall all joining the board. Executive Director, Risa Hunter shared: “I am delighted to have welcomed the five new Board Members over the past several months, whose variety... Read more of this article
Deadline Nears For Biennial Art Submissions
The deadline for applications to the 2024 Bermuda Biennial is closing at midnight on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A spokesperson said, “There are only a few days left to apply to the 2024 Bermuda Biennial, sponsored by Bacardi Limited. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. “The exhibition, which has been showcasing the... Read more of this article
Bermudian Artists Show Work At Miami Art Week
Bermuda artists ABWilson, Meredith Andrews, James Cooper, and Charles Zuill were showcased at the Atlantic Arthouse boutique art fair during Miami Art Week 2023 earlier this month. A spokesperson said, “Amongst artists from Cayman and Cuba, Black Pony Gallery presented Bermuda visual artists ABWilson, Meredith Andrews, James Cooper, and Charles... Read more of this article
Photos & Column: ‘The Legacy Of Somerset’ Art
[Written by Dale Butler] Multi-talented, energetic, charismatic, creative, and artistic are many of the words that easily fall from the lips of those who meet Barbara [nee Bassett] Dillas, a retired teacher, now mentor to many, and a bright light in Somerset, her hometown. Barbara credits her former art teacher at Sandys, Madree Orridge, for inspiring... Read more of this article
Photos: Lance Tucker Art Show In Devonshire
Bermudian artist Lance Tucker presented a solo show at the Devonshire Seventh-Day Adventist Church, featuring his latest creations. Mr Tucker mentioned his motivation to share his artwork with a wider audience, following his City Hall exhibition last summer. “I decided to display the artwork somewhere else for people who might not have gone to the... Read more of this article
Online Voting Opens For Student Art Contest
The Harvey Cooper Award has launched online voting today [Dec 3] for its inter-school art competition, and is urging the community to cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award. A spokesperson said, “The winner for high school will receive $1,000 and the winner for middle school will receive $100. Vote online at harveycooperaward.com. “The... Read more of this article
Coral, Sunglasses, Shipwreck, Seashell
Coral reef, ocean life in sunglasses, shipwreck, seashell sand hearts are featured in the virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the newly launched series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and heritage. The eleventh month of galleries feature coral reef, ocean life in sunglasses, shipwreck and seashell sand... Read more of this article
Museum Announces Judges For Charman Prize
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announced the panel of judges — Dr Madeleine Hadden, Amanda Coulson, and Karole Dill Barkley — for the 2023 Charman Prize. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the upcoming Charman Prize 2023, a celebration of the... Read more of this article
Arts Centre Pop-Up Shop At Washington Mall
The Bermuda Arts Centre will open its annual Pop-Up Shop at Washington Mall starting tomorrow [Dec 1]. The shop will be located at the Queen Street entrance behind Beluga Bar and across from The English Market and is open from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, until December 23. A spokesperson said, “We’re very excited to open our Pop-Up... Read more of this article
Culture Department Survey On Maker Spaces
The Department of Culture is undertaking a public consultation about the Throne Speech initiative on ‘creative maker spaces,’ and people are encouraged to fill out an online survey. In a post on X, the Department of Culture said, “Calling all creatives! Please fill in this quick online survey to help us plan Creatives Maker Spaces... Read more of this article
BNT People & Parishes Student Art Winners
The Bermuda National Trust announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art Competition, themed ‘Bermuda People & Parishes,’ sponsored by SOMPO International. A spokesperson said, “Over 200 pieces of artwork were submitted from primary, middle and senior school students across the island. Initial judging was by artists Jahbarri Wilson,... Read more of this article
Tucker To Showcase Art At Devonshire Church
Artist Lance Tucker will showcase his artwork in a solo show at the Devonshire Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Sunday [December 3]. The show will run from 3 pm to 5 pm and will be Mr Tucker’s first since delving into his ancestry as part of a solo exhibition entitled DNA Discovery at City Hall in Hamilton last summer. Among the pieces for sale, which... Read more of this article
Minister Owen Darrell Attends Art Opening
On Monday evening, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell attended an exhibition launch at the Bermuda National Gallery. A Government spokesperson said, “The exhibition was curated by Dr. Edwin M.E. Smith and showcased local Bermudian artists, with the theme ‘A Sense of Belonging: Connection and Community in Bermuda Art’. Minister... Read more of this article
