NASSAU, Bahamas -- Under the theme "Positive Energy for Positive Change", an exhibition of art work produced by approximately 50 students of a Summer Art Workshop sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank, in collaboration with Creative Nassau and the North East Pastors Alliance, will open at Doongalik Studios on Friday, July 31 from 7pm-9pm.
The Bahamas Country Office of the IDB launched the Summer Art Workshop as a part of their mandate - 'Improving Lives by Engaging in Local Communities', which leveraged existing IDB outreach in the communities of Kemp Road and West Hill Street. To increase the possibility of success for the venture, organizers involved respected guidance counselors who know and have earned the trust of the children and their parents, owing to their track record of caring and good work in these communities.
To provide easy access for the participating students, the art workshops were held at two community locations: Bethel Baptist Church on Meeting Street, and Gladtidings Tabernacle on Kemp Road. The students, ranging from 9 - 14 years of age, were mentored by art teacher, Yutavia George and architectural student, Kirkwood Deal, respectively.
This project seeks to tap into the creative minds of young Bahamians and provide a channel for expression through the creative arts, and the works they produced during workshop sessions form the basis of the exhibition. The workshop introduced the students to various art forms and techniques, as well as hosted discussions relating to the traditional Bahamian clapboard house. Guest artists included K. Smith from The Place For Art and architectural student, Nastassia Pratt who spoke to the students about their creative disciplines. Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, Vice President of Creative Nassau presented on the importance of Creativity, and Andrew Knowles of Renew Bahamas discussed the benefits of recycling. In addition to the classes, the students took part in a field trip to the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas to view the Central Bank Exhibition. The also got the opportunity to put what they learned in the Art Workshop into practice by producing colourful murals in their respective neighbourhoods.
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