The
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) will be temporarily closed until
October 24 for the installation of R. Brent Malone: Reincarnation, but this
doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on at the NAGB this month.
Linking up with COB
The
first talk in a series of discussions was held on Tuesday, October 6 at the
NAGB. The brainchild of COB Dean Dr. Ian Bethell-Bennett, the series is a
mandatory component of his Race, Gender and History in 19th and
Early 20th Century Bahamas class. Cultural critic, academic and
writer Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, presented the first talk titled “Boxed in:
Reflections of Bahamian issues of race, gender, politics and old-time
religion”.
The
next talk in the series will be held on Thursday, October 15 and led by
activist Alicia Wallace. The discussion begins at 6 p.m. at the National Art
Gallery of The Bahamas.
R. Brent Malone: Reincarnation
The
NAGB’s next exhibition, R. Brent Malone: Reincarnation, opens at 6 p.m. on
Saturday, October 24. The show is curated Dr. Erica James, former NAGB director
and current assistant professor in Yale University’s department of art history
and African American studies; it will feature more than 260 works by the late
legendary artist.
Known
for being one of the first serious Bahamian artists to paint Junkanoo, Malone
helped to transform the landscape of artistic production in The Bahamas during
his lifetime. As one of the country’s first successful art businesspersons, his
memory and legacy live on through his works and mentees, who include artists
like Antonius Roberts and Peggy Hering.
All
members of the public are invited to attend.
The good, the bad and the ugly
At
the end of the month, in keeping with the season, the NAGB will host its
Halloween Extravaganza. A two-part event, kids are invited to sign up for the
Halloween ARTerNoon and/or join at dusk for the Halloween party.
At
the ARTerNoon, children ages seven to 12 are welcome to make their own Jack o’
lanterns from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $5 per child and parents are
encouraged to sign their kids up by calling the NAGB on 328-5800.
Later
on that day, the whole family can join from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Halloween
Party themed “The good, the bad and the ugly”. Trick or treating, karaoke and
costume prizes are all on the agenda. Children and teens join the fun for $10,
adult admission is $15 per person. There are 50 total spaces available for
children, and early sign up is encouraged.
For
more information on this month’s events, contact the NAGB at 328-5800.
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