doongalik art newsletter august 2015

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IDB ART CAMP OPENING

NEW ITEMS & ASD 2015

CREATIVE NASSAU NEWS

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Culture and Heritage than by merely sun, sand and sea.”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Under the theme “Positive Energy for Positive Change”, the exhi-bition of art work produced by approximately 50 students of aSummer Art Workshop sponsored by the Inter-American Devel-

opment Bank, in collaboration with Creative Nassau and theNorth East Pastors Alliance, was a tremendous success! TheBahamas Country Office of the IDB launched the Summer ArtWorkshop as a part of their mandate - ‘Improving Lives by En-gaging in Local Communities’. The workshops were held at twocommunity locations: Bethel Baptist Church on Meeting Street,and Gladtidings Tabernacle on Kemp Road. The students, rang-ing from 9 – 14 years of age, were mentored by art teacher, Yu-tavia George and architectural student, Kirkwood Deal, whosegoal was to tap into their creative minds and provide a channel

for their expression through the arts. The students also produced

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murals in their respective neighbourhoods. Astrid Wynter, Repre-sentative of the IDB’s Country Office Bahamas stated: “The IDBintends to continue to foster such partnerships and outreach espe-cially with respect to serving the needs of youth in our surroundingcommunities. The Bank is planning to support the continuation andexpansion of the summer creative workshops with a complemen-

tary afterschool program later this year.”

IDB’S 2015 ART CAMP EXHIBITION OPENING PHOTOS


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ROBIN HARDY—Occupying a traditional ‘old home’ means that mainte-

nance is a constant. Pieces of discarded native Abaco pine from the up-

stairs porch have been refashioned by Robin into these beautiful pens with

an exquisite desk set for me (below)! Look at the wonderful grain lines on

this wood!

NEW ITEMS

HENRY DAVIS—Speaking of ‘down home’ items, we welcome Henry

and his exciting new duo of Stories of The Bahamas, in particular from CatIsland, along with an accompanying CD of songs in the traditional acapella

style— the official Launch is coming soon!

On Thursday, August 27th, 2015, from 11am—7pm one artist and one musi-cian will take to Pompey Square for an 8-hour live art and music showcase.Dubbed “Freestyle: Outside the Lines pt. 1,” Allan P. Wallace, of recentcelebrity salt portraiture fame, and Arthol Gibson, local hip-hop and chillhouse DJ also known as Ampero, hope to raise funds in support of two very

worthy causes.

Both artists recognize the importance of giving back to their respective artis-tic communities and helping make things a little bit easier for the next gen-eration of young Bahamian creatives. Chosen as beneficiaries of the eventwill be the Art Supply Drive, which raises gently used or new art materials toease the financial burden of art students in the government school system.The Rhythm ‘N’ Youth Rake & Scrape Ensemble, born out of Gerald CashPrimary School, is another fantastic initiative led by Nathaniel Adams thatensures the cultural sustainability of our most precious traditional musical

expression.

According to Wallace, “I want to give back […and at this event] I’m going tobe out there wildin’ out, just painting. That’s why I wanted to be a part of it.Freestyle should be about changing the energy of the downtown space,

creating positive vibes and connecting with the wider community.” Membersof the public are invited to bring a brush and jam with the artist and also

donate materials on site for the Art Supply Drive.

On the music side, DJ Ampero expects to surprise the audience with hisrange of musical taste as well as with guests performers who will visitthroughout the day, including the talented Rhythm ‘N’ Youth ensemble.Ampero envisions that, “the next generation [of Bahamian musicians] willhave so many opportunities and avenues available to them. I see things justgetting a bit more amplified with people seeing more opportunities to tap into

their creative value and expressing themselves.”The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit

facebook.com/supplyartbs.

THE NEW SCHOOL

YEAR IS HERE….IT’S

TIME TO BRING IN

YOUR GENTLY USED

ART SUPPLIES,

DONATE TO THE ASD

FUND, AND COME OUT

TO THURSDAY’S FUN

EVENT!

BARBARA JESUBATHAM—Straw designer Barbara has multiple tal-

ents! Along with her recently launched Straw textbook, we are now carry-

ing her nature photographs—on canvas and in prints!


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RADIO APPEARANCES included interviews on Guard-ian 96.9 with Carleton Smith and for Chrissy Love’s Reality Check

Website: www.creativenassau.com Email: [email protected]

THE UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES NETWORK’S NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE AT

http://en.unesco.org/creative-cities

The Creative Nassau Markets are now be-ing held twice a month! The next market willbe held on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26FROM 9am—5.30pm in Pompey Square,Bay Street.

We welcomed several new artisans at thelast Market (pictured below). CN MemberRosemary Hanna is now coordinating the

event which provides an excellent venue forskilled local artisans to promote and selltheir ’true-true’ Bahamian made productsplease join us!! All photos courtesy of RosemaryC. Hanna—see many more on the Creative Nassaufacebook page WEEKLY RADIO SHOW ON ISLAND

FM 102.9 TUESDAYS 7- 7.30 pmThe public is invited to join CN Hosts, Patti & Pam,

every Tuesday via radio with rebroadcast on Sunday at

5pm, or you can listen online at islandfmonline.com.

This Sunday’s re-broadcast will feature guest, Amanda

Coulson, Director of the National Art Gallery of The Ba-hamas as she talks about the recent trip to Santiago,

Cuba where The Bahamas took part as the guest coun-

try for the Fiesta del Fuego! Don’t miss it!

If you would like to be a sponsor for this exciting creative

and transformational radio show, please email us at

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