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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
Lisa Howie Launches Atlantic Arthouse
Announcing a merge of two creative minds and two women led organizations, Bermudian entrepreneur Lisa Howie is launching Atlantic Arthouse in partnership with Miami based Vanessa Selk of Toukan-Arthouse. A spokesperson said, “During the globally recognized Miami Basel art week, Atlantic Arthouse will be set in the beautiful Villa Paula, an historic... Read more of this article
Artist Ingrid Botelho Inspired By Nature
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ingrid Botelho has always been a creative soul but never considered using sea glass as an artistic medium until a visit to a beach more than eight years ago. She remembers sitting on the sand and crafting the naturally weathered pieces of glass into pictures and being struck by its artistic potential. Surprised by the movement... Read more of this article
Black Pony Gallery Makes International Debut
The Black Pony Gallery, led by Lisa Howie, made its international debut at the FUZE Art Expo in Nassau, presenting artists Dede Brown, HezronH, and Niels Reyes, and announced plans to feature Bermudian artists at Miami Basel Art Week in December 2023. Black Pony Gallery’s installation at FUZE Art Expo in the Bahamas in October 2023 A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Nicky Gurret Creates ‘Remember Forever’ Art
In advance of Remembrance Day, Nicky Gurret created a “Remember Forever” installation in Victoria Park, surrounding the war memorial with poppies. The artist used parts of painted plastic bottles to create the red poppies, and said, “The poppy installation is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.” Bermuda will... Read more of this article
BSoA To Open Three Art Exhibitions On Nov 17
Three art exhibitions, featuring works by Charles Harrop-Griffiths, Jessica Mapstone, and Sue Stephenson, are set to open on Friday, November 17 at the Bermuda Society of Arts. A spokesperson said, “Onion Gallery: ‘Signs of Life,’ an exhibition by British Artist Charles Harrop-Griffiths aims to display the mundane signs and snapshots of life.... Read more of this article
Review: Jodie Tucker’s Latest Art Exhibition
[Written by Carole Reed] Jodie Tucker’s latest art exhibition at the Rock Island coffee shop had her admirers buzzing Thursday evening. Her new show, “Island Girl,” is a captivating departure from her well-known floral paintings, introducing a refreshing and unexpected perspective. This collection of approximately 20 pieces, rooted... Read more of this article
BSoA: Life Drawing Sessions On Wednesdays
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is offering life drawing sessions for anyone keen on improving their figure drawing every Wednesday from 5:45 until 7:45 in the gallery, which is located on the top floor of City Hall. A spokesperson said, “This weekly drawing session allows participants to practice and develop their approaches and drawing techniques... Read more of this article
‘Makerspaces’ For Musicians And Visual Artists
Makerspaces “will incorporate technology and tools to enable artists and creatives to hone their crafts, and will extend to musicians and actors, filmmakers and other visual artists” as “unused government buildings can provide the venue for new artistic offerings and the encouragement of artists of all ages.” This is according... Read more of this article
Arts Centre Show To Open At Fort St. Catherine
The Bermuda Arts Centre is getting set to open a show at Fort St. Catherine on November 5. A spokesperson said, “When was the last time you visited Fort St. Catherine? Our show will be held on the main floor of the fort, with sweeping views below. Walk around in our fresh air open gallery and learn something new. “At 1:00pm there will be... Read more of this article
Halloween, Windows, Shells & Scooter Cupcakes
Bermuda onions and treefrogs; sailboat stained glass windows, seashells, and scooter cupcakes 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 bermuda onion & treefrog; sailboat stained... Read more of this article
Artnet Features Photographer Meredith Andrews
Photographer Meredith Andrews has been featured by the Artnet website, discussing the local art scene, Bermuda’s inaugural Art Month and more. The story said, “Photographer Meredith Andrews is proud that her work can be seen in two of the premiere gallery and museum spaces in Bermuda: the Hamilton Princess hotel and the Black Pony Gallery in... Read more of this article
Mulderig Creates A Bermuda Wonderland
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian author and illustrator Elizabeth Mulderig has created an interactive exhibit called Bermuda Wonderland, aimed at “children and children at heart”, which opens at the Bermuda National Gallery on Friday [October 20]. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the show explores the island’s parishes through the lens of... Read more of this article
