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Winners – RBTT Art Competition – Imagine A Caribbean Christmas
As part of their drive to build awareness about cancer, and garner support for the RBC/RBTT Caribbean Children’s Cancer Fund, RBTT hosted an art competition for children across the Caribbean under the theme, ‘Imagine A Caribbean Christmas’. Over 200 entries were received from Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, and Trinidad & Tobago. Here in Jamaica, Natalia Surgeon [...]
Continue reading...Review – The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ)’s 2010 National Biennial
19. December 2010
Today’s Jamaica Observer (Style section) carries a review of the launch of the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ)’s 2010 National Biennial. The visually arresting exhibition features some 84 talented artists. Their work — mounted on pedestals, adorning walls, strategically decorating the floors and gracing television screens — run a gamut of interesting moods and styles. [...]
Continue reading...Event Review – Scotia Private Client Group’s ‘A Celebration Of Art’
19. December 2010
Today’s Jamaica Observer (Style section) carries a detailed review of the Scotia Private Client Group’s annual soirée, ‘A Celebration of Art’. The creative showcase paid homage this time to legendary master painter and ‘Father of Jamaican Art’, Albert Huie, whose work took centre stage inside the Jacks Hill residence alongside the work of other local [...]
Continue reading...RIP Albert Huie, Seya Parboosingh, Dawn Scott
19. December 2010
2010 saw the passing of three significant figures in Jamaica’s art community – Albert Huie, Seya Parboosingh, Dawn Scott. Today’s Sunday Gleaner carries an article that looks closely at the impact of the loss of these three individuals. Local galleries flew flags at half mast this year to mourn the passing of three Jamaican painters [...]
Continue reading...THE List of EVERYTHING Art-Related In Jamaica
12. December 2010
In today’s Sunday Observer newspaper, they’ve done a comprehensive listing of Jamaican art-related matters, covering artists (masters, modern and on the verge), collectors, influencers, galleries, photographers, intuitives, supporters and critics … click here to see it
Continue reading...National Gallery Open Late For ‘Christmas in the City’
12. December 2010
The National Gallery of Jamaica will participate in Christmas in the City on Wednesday, December 15. To mark the occasion, the gallery will extend its opening hours to 10 p.m., which will give members of the public additional time to view permanent exhibitions and the 2010 National Biennial, Jamaica’s premier national art exhibition which runs [...]
Continue reading...Christmas Art Sale – December 4 & 5
2. December 2010
Christmas art sale featuring art/pieces by Gene Pearson, Alexander Cooper, Cecil Cooper and many others. Where? Rollins Meadows, 5 Richings Avenue, #6, Kingston 6 (off Hope Road) When? 12 noon to 5 p.m., December 4 & 5 For more information, please call (876) 564-6464
Continue reading...National Gallery of Jamaica Resumes Saturday Art Time Children’s Programme
24. November 2010
The National Gallery of Jamaica’s Saturday Art Time, an innovative Saturday morning art programme for children which was first staged as a pilot programme in 2009, has now been resumed. The programme, with its range of gallery-based art workshops for participants ranging from ages 8 to 15 years, sought to expose participants to the appreciation [...]
Continue reading...The National Gallery Offers Christmas Cards Featuring Jamaican Art
22. November 2010
Jamaica’s National Gallery is offering authentic Jamaican Christmas cards featuring Jamaican art. They’re offering two lines of cards, with the first featuring images of contemporary works of art and the second featuring more traditional artwork. The contemporary line showcases artwork by artists who were showcased in the Gallery’s recent Young Talent V exhibition, while the [...]
Continue reading...The Kingston Art Trek – November 20
15. November 2010
Jamaica Cultural Enterprises presents the Kingston Art Trek, on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Kingston Art Trek is an opportunity to talk to artists, buy art at reasonable prices and simply ‘meet wonderful people’. Stops include Emancipation Park, the National Gallery, Studio 174, Roktowa, Revolution Gallery, Bolivar Gallery and [...]
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3. January 2011
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