NASSAU, Bahamas -- It was a cultural awakening for approximately 350 faculty, staff, students and family members of The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) as they recently flocked to The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas for the much-touted 'The Bahamian Collection' photographic exhibition.
Well executed, the strikingly artistic portraits of 40 men and women represent the depth of the Bahamian spirit via the lens of Duke and Lisa Wells. The extraordinary exhibition is in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence.
BTVI's Student Affairs Coordinator, Mrs. Raquel Bethel explained that the trip to the art gallery was to encourage those in the Student Success, Entrepreneurial Workforce Prep, English classes and the wider BTVI community to get to know more about their cultural heritage. Assistant Manager and Academic Dean, Mr. Valdez K. Russell, added that it was to further build the BTVI community and expose students to a greater depth of Bahamian culture.
"Based on the facial expressions and the lively banter, I think we did well. These students are evidently engaged, from the curious to the enthused," said Mr. Russell. "It's not just about going to class. We want to introduce our students to art, as some of them may not just go out and visit the art gallery," he noted.
Many of the students had never visited the art gallery before and were impressed with what they saw and learned.

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