Please join Doongalik Studios, Carter Marketing, the Endowment for the Performing Arts, and Dr. Keith Wisdom this Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 6pm, to discuss the life of the late ICONIC Shirley Hall Bass.
To read more about this event, please view the article on Bahamas Weekly here.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Jackson L Burnside III's Annual Conversations on Culture
Doongalik Studios, in conjunction with Carter Marketing, and the Endowment for the Performing Arts, announces the beginning of this year’s Jackson L. Burnside III Conversations on Culture Series as a part of their ‘Spirit of the Dance’ Exhibition presently on display at the Art Gallery on #18 Village Road. The Exhibition follows the stunning careers in over a century of dance by three world famous performers: Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall Bass all of whom made a positive impact on The Bahamas and the world.
The first Conversation will take place this Thursday at 6pm and will consist of a panel discussion moderated by Orchid Burnside entitled “Men In Tights: the Gender Disparity in Bahamian Dance’ with Bahamian dancers Robert Bain, Lawrence Carroll, Roderick Johnson and Mervin Smith.
Robert Bain is the Executive and Artistic Director of The National Dance Company of The Bahamas. He has spent more than 30 years in dance, beginning his training at the Vera Allen School of Ballet in Freeport Grand Bahama, and then The Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York. He obtained his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in dance education from New York City College. He has studied and worked with choreographers and teachers such as Karel Shock, Arthur Mitchell, Patricia Wilds, Tanaquil Le Clercq, Billy Wilson, Katherine Dunham, Geoffrey Holder, Cleo Parker-Robinson, Loise Johnson and Walter Rains.
Mr. Bain has taught dance in the government system of The Bahamas since the early 1980s. He is presently dance education teacher at the Ministry of Education, C.V. Bethel Senior High. His vision is to develop a world class institution of dance and promote Bahamian dance. Mr. Bain's first book “Profile on Bahamian Dance Artists” will be released this fall.
Lawrence Carroll is the Founder/Artistic Director of The Lawrence Carroll Dance Academy and he is a Professional Dancer, Dance Teacher and Choreographer. Mr. Carroll holds curriculum certification from The Royal Academy of Dancing & Imperial Society of Teacher of Dancing (London, England) as well as a degree in Theatre Arts from Ryerson University, Toronto Canada.
Roderick Johnson received his early training with the New Breed Dance Company under the direction of the late Alex Zybine. He earned a B.F.A in Dance teaching and an M.F.A in dance history and criticism from York University.
Through his career, Roderick has trained, performed and conducted dance workshops, lectures and seminars throughout the United States and across Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. His performing experience includes dancing with: Ballet Folk of Moscow, Idaho, Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Theatre Ballet, and Opera Atelier Baroque dance companies of Canada.
He has received choreographic awards from the Canadian Arts Council, Toronto Dancers
Transition and Resource Center, York University and the E. Clement Bethel Performing Arts and the Danza Award for Best choreography. Presently, Roderick is a full time dance teacher at C.I. Gibson and L.W. Young High School and lectures part-time at the College of The Bahamas.
Mervin Smith is the youngest member of the panel. He is pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Dance at Hunter College in New York and is the Founder of the Bahamian Dance Theatre Company which presented a fine performance of work this past weekend along with another Bahamian dance student, Denton Gay and Mychal Bryan from Jamaica at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Shirley Street.
The Conversations for the rest of the series will consist of Shirley Hall Bass on January 26 with Dr Keith Wisdom who has also produced a documentary of her life for the Exhibition; February 2 on Hubert Farrington with his niece Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard who looked after him as he got older and provided his vast array of dance memorabilia for the Exhibit, and Attorney Dr Peter Maynard who wrote the biography of his grandmother, the world famous classical pianist, Meta Davis-Cumberbatch who was also Hubert’s mentor. The final Conversation will take place on February 9 when Charles Carter will discuss Paul Meeres with several of the dancer’s colleagues and friends, Peanuts Taylor, Errington Watkins and Keith Aranha.
The public is invited to attend this free series of lectures and to engage in dialogue with the speakers. It promises to be another exciting learning experience. For more information about the Exhibition and the Conversations please contact the Gallery at 394-1886, email them at doongalikart@batelnet.bs or check the website www.doongalik.com.
The first Conversation will take place this Thursday at 6pm and will consist of a panel discussion moderated by Orchid Burnside entitled “Men In Tights: the Gender Disparity in Bahamian Dance’ with Bahamian dancers Robert Bain, Lawrence Carroll, Roderick Johnson and Mervin Smith.
Robert Bain is the Executive and Artistic Director of The National Dance Company of The Bahamas. He has spent more than 30 years in dance, beginning his training at the Vera Allen School of Ballet in Freeport Grand Bahama, and then The Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York. He obtained his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in dance education from New York City College. He has studied and worked with choreographers and teachers such as Karel Shock, Arthur Mitchell, Patricia Wilds, Tanaquil Le Clercq, Billy Wilson, Katherine Dunham, Geoffrey Holder, Cleo Parker-Robinson, Loise Johnson and Walter Rains.
Mr. Bain has taught dance in the government system of The Bahamas since the early 1980s. He is presently dance education teacher at the Ministry of Education, C.V. Bethel Senior High. His vision is to develop a world class institution of dance and promote Bahamian dance. Mr. Bain's first book “Profile on Bahamian Dance Artists” will be released this fall.
Lawrence Carroll is the Founder/Artistic Director of The Lawrence Carroll Dance Academy and he is a Professional Dancer, Dance Teacher and Choreographer. Mr. Carroll holds curriculum certification from The Royal Academy of Dancing & Imperial Society of Teacher of Dancing (London, England) as well as a degree in Theatre Arts from Ryerson University, Toronto Canada.
Roderick Johnson received his early training with the New Breed Dance Company under the direction of the late Alex Zybine. He earned a B.F.A in Dance teaching and an M.F.A in dance history and criticism from York University.
Through his career, Roderick has trained, performed and conducted dance workshops, lectures and seminars throughout the United States and across Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. His performing experience includes dancing with: Ballet Folk of Moscow, Idaho, Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Theatre Ballet, and Opera Atelier Baroque dance companies of Canada.
He has received choreographic awards from the Canadian Arts Council, Toronto Dancers
Transition and Resource Center, York University and the E. Clement Bethel Performing Arts and the Danza Award for Best choreography. Presently, Roderick is a full time dance teacher at C.I. Gibson and L.W. Young High School and lectures part-time at the College of The Bahamas.
Mervin Smith is the youngest member of the panel. He is pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Dance at Hunter College in New York and is the Founder of the Bahamian Dance Theatre Company which presented a fine performance of work this past weekend along with another Bahamian dance student, Denton Gay and Mychal Bryan from Jamaica at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Shirley Street.
The Conversations for the rest of the series will consist of Shirley Hall Bass on January 26 with Dr Keith Wisdom who has also produced a documentary of her life for the Exhibition; February 2 on Hubert Farrington with his niece Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard who looked after him as he got older and provided his vast array of dance memorabilia for the Exhibit, and Attorney Dr Peter Maynard who wrote the biography of his grandmother, the world famous classical pianist, Meta Davis-Cumberbatch who was also Hubert’s mentor. The final Conversation will take place on February 9 when Charles Carter will discuss Paul Meeres with several of the dancer’s colleagues and friends, Peanuts Taylor, Errington Watkins and Keith Aranha.
The public is invited to attend this free series of lectures and to engage in dialogue with the speakers. It promises to be another exciting learning experience. For more information about the Exhibition and the Conversations please contact the Gallery at 394-1886, email them at doongalikart@batelnet.bs or check the website www.doongalik.com.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Doongalik Studios Art Gallery, in conjunction in Carter Marketing and The Endowment for the Performing Arts of The Bahamas, announces the Official Opening of the “Spirit of The Dance” Exhibition which celebrates the lives of internationally renowned dancers Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall-Bass on Thursday, December 1 from 6-9pm at #18 Village Road.
The Exhibition is the second in the series which has been renamed the “Jackson Burnside III Annual Conversations on Culture” in memory of the Doongalik Studios’ Founder. Last year’s Exhibition, “Youngie & Exuma” which showcased the artistic genius of Joseph Spence and Tony McKay, was an outstanding success and this year’s Exhibition promises to provide a wide array of entertainment and amazing educational information about these dance giants of The Bahamas whose lives spanned decades of international fame throughout Europe, the United States and the Caribbean.
The Exhibition will not only have lots of photographs and articles on each of the dancers, but will also present video presentations for viewing at selected times later in the Exhibition. In addition, the highly acclaimed Lecture Series will take place when persons familiar with the dance heroes will share their stories with the audience and be available to answer questions.
Curator, Orchid Burnside stated, “We are so excited and proud to once again have the opportunity to expose the Bahamian public to the importance of these dancers who not only worked and danced all over the world with the greatest of artists in their fields, but also inspired and touched the lives of thousands of young Bahamian dancers, several of whom also took up careers as professional dancers.” Committee Member, Charles Carter, also thanked the many family, students and friends of the trio who provided so much fascinating information for the Exhibition. “Although my cousin Jackson is no longer with us, we are continuing his legacy by reminding our people that in his words last year: if we fail to celebrate our own, others will own them”.
Doongalik Studios is intent on presenting the educational component inherent in these exhibitions, particularly for the youth who have no idea about the wealth of artistic and cultural talent that has been, and still is,available in the country and invites the public to join them for another inspiring series of events. One trip will not be enough to take in all the information available and they look forward to hosting school field trips to view the exhibit.
The Exhibition will be on display until 2012. For further information contact the Gallery at 394-1886 or email doongalikart@batelnet.bs.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Doongalik to Host Farmer's Market on Saturdays!
Doongalik Studios Art Gallery is pleased to announce that we will now be open on SATURDAY, as a part of our new FARMER'S MARKET, featuring Lucayan Tropical's hydroponic produce!
As an alternative to their Blake Road location, Lucayan Tropical will be on the porch at Village Road, every Saturday to supply you with fresh veggies (with the exception of weekends where Da Market is held at the Bahamas National Trust)!
Because we're so excited to have you, one of our lucky customers, on Saturday, will win a door prize!
Buy local. Buy fresh. Buy BAHAMIAN.
November 26th, 2011. 8am - 1pm. #18 Village Road.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
FIBRE: TRANSFORMING SPACES 2012
Transforming Spaces is now in its eighth year and has become a significant component in the development of visual art in New Providence. Our tours have provided a window into the galleries, studios, artwork and lives of the best visual art organizations and practitioners in the country. The Transforming Spaces mission has been to promote local artists, reflect current trends in Bahamian art, and expose and educate patrons to the inner workings of the Bahamian art industry while challenging both artists and audiences to create and perceive art in new and innovative ways.
In the spirit of our mission to expose, innovate, challenge and encourage a unique cross fertilization between the creative disciplines, Transforming Spaces 2012 (TS2012) will engage in an exciting new exercise — a curated tour with a single theme. In conjunction with the Creative Nassau Initiative — a local committee of artists, designers, craftspeople and writers working to have Nassau designated a UNESCO City of Craft and Folk art — we present:
FIBRE is a call to fine artists, designers of all types, architects, photographers, as well as, other LOCAL artisans to put aside the traditional scope of materials and to engage your creative processes within and without the limitations of fibrous materials from any part of the country’s indigenous plants (e.g. banana, palm trees, sisal, coconut palm). We are also interested in literary, poetic and historical responses.
The goal of FIBRE is to challenge participants to look at the history of local materials and to re-imagine their original purposes, characteristics and contexts.
We are looking for a response to these materials that honor the past, but more importantly, seek to breathe new life into how we see these materials in the modern world. There are no limitations to what form your solutions take. Both utilitarian and non-functional objects are acceptable.
Participants should ‘push the envelope’ with regard to how the materials are manipulated and fabricated. Other support materials may be used to assist in the structural or mechanical aspects of your designs but the majority of the material must be made from fibres. Both individuals as well as teams may submit ideas. Conceptual responses will also be accepted.
The FIRST DEADLINE is Friday,December 15th, 2011 at NOON and the application form and guidelines may be downloaded here. If you have any questions, please contact the Transforming Spaces Committee at 328.7916 or send an email to transformingspaces2012@gmail.com.
Consider the Possibilities!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
FASH|ART takes over Doongalik November 5th, 2011
Transforming the grounds into the stage of a world-class runway show, Fash|Art is making waves in the creative industry. Combining fashion with visual art, the event seeks to showcase emerging artists in these fields who are competing to win the coveted "Harl Taylor Emerging Designer" award, the "Jackson Burnside Emerging Artist" award, and for the models, a chance to win a one-year modeling contract with PTG Modeling Agency!
Tickets are available at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery on Village Road, at a cost of $35 for general admission and $75 for VIP ($45 and $90 at the door, respectively). Show starts at 6pm. Call 394.1886 for details and info.
To learn more about the event visit their website and stay updated at the Fash|Art Facebook page!
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