Category: Jamaica Art Scope

Updates on Jamaica’s art scene – artists, their work, etc

Susan Shirley shows at Harmony Hall March 4

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Susan Shirley will be presenting her eighth one-person exhibition at Harmony Hall, Ocho Rios on Sunday, March 4. Opening remarks will be made at 12 noon by Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, Attorney-at-Law & Mediator, former Minister of Tourism, Entertainment & Culture and Host of “TalkingPoint Assambalive” on Newstalk93fm. Born in Michigan, Susan met her Jamaican husband Greg at Michigan State University, and they returned to Jamaica in 1976. After teaching art at Alpha Academy for several years, she left to concentrate on her own artistic development and raising their children. Over the…

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Herbalist Stoneman to host Eve of (Jamaica) Herbs

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“Eve of (Jamaica) Herbs”, will be hosted by Jamaican Herbalist, Stoneman, for his earth strong day February 20. The evening will be held in the Red Hills

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Jamaica Mission Catwalk Takes on the Caribbean for Season 2

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Jamaican fashion reality series expands to Barbados, Belize, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago AGSelectPR, KINGSTON, Friday, February 3rd 2012: The Mission Catwalk reality series has expanded its reach and returns to television for a second season with contestants from several Caribbean countries. Fifteen designers from Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and home country Jamaica will compete for enviable prizes, among them the chance to show at London Fashion week. Says host and executive producer Keneea Linton-George, “Our aim at Mission Catwalk is to grow the fashion industry, not just…

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Suite Jamaica art travels the Red Hills

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Suite Jamaica travels the hills! COME take advantage of SUITE JAMAICA art by some of Jamaica’s finest artists — experienced, upcoming, YOU WONT LEAVE empty handed with prices from J$3,000 for pieces of finesse. 10 minutes from foot of hill, located just below Kirkland Heights. Jamaica Art ideal for home, office, souvenirs for your off island home. Artist list [includes Shaun Reid, Art of Spiral, Ewan McAnuff, selected Jamaica Master Painters, Thea Mac, Sharon Fox, Henry Eccleston, international Jamaicans etc] a private affair… come and you’ll see — it’s all…

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The Art of Photography contest opens

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Now in its 8th year, the Art of Photography Show is an established and critical force in the world of contemporary photography. The show provides tangible benefits to artists trying to break into the public eye. This well thought out international exhibition provides value to artists at every turn, from first-rate viewing in the judging process to exhibition and publication opportunities, photo industry connections and monetary awards. WEBSITE: www.artofphotographyshow.com EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT: 25% OFF through February 14th! You don’t need to make your final selections by that date, you can…

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Katrina Abrahams art at Devonshire December 2-31

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Join Katrina Abtrahams for an exhibition of her favourite landscapes, portraits and abstract paintings on show in one of Kingston’s favourite places for visitors. An ideal respite for Xmas shoppers. Location: The Devonshire, Devon House Corner of Hope and Trafalgar Roads Kingston 10 Jamaica Date: Dec 02 – Dec 31 Contact Person: Devonshire Gallery Manager

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2011 Jamaica Potters Fair December 17, 18

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On Saturday December 17th and Sunday December 18th, the Association of Jamaican Potters will be having it’s annual ART & CRAFT FAIR to be held on the grounds of the Forestry Department, 173 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8 (just below the Tax Office and Constant Spring Post Office). The Fair hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. Get pottery and other items by local artists and artisans including paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, orchids, trees and plants. Parking will be available on the grounds and refreshments will be on sale

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