Freeport, Grand Bahama - On this, the 16th year of Festival Noel, the organizing committee has chosen the youth of Grand Bahama as its muse. This year’s featured artists will not be one but five young Bahamian artists. Aaron Hanna, Veronica Dorsett, Lakaii Knowles, Maquelle Monroe and Kikko Knowles (Forbes) will co-headline Festival Noel 2010.

“This year my committee and I wanted to show off our home grown talent,“ noted GB BNT Chairman, Karin Sanchez. “We have some very talented high school graduates producing beautiful work – I am very excited to see their work showcased in our gallery.”

The five young artists represent a wonderful new talent pool on the island. Thanks to Cecilia Bodie, BNT Education Specialist and their art teachers, these young Bahamians will be able to showcase their talents at the Glory Banks Gallery in a joint exhibition. Each of the five artists attended local schools on the island and are thrilled to be exhibiting to the public, for some it will be the first time.