Exhibitions
Bermuda National Gallery ‘Impressions of Bermuda: The David L White Gift to the Bermuda National Gallery’ celebrates the gift of 51 paintings from the gallery’s Chairman Emeritus, Trustee and ambassador for the arts. The Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art features 21 artists working in various medium. Both exhibitions run until November 24. The gallery, located on the second floor of the City Hall & Arts Centre, is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm; closed Sunday and public holidays. For more information contact Lisa Howie at director@bng.bm/295-9428. Please see www.bng.bm for more details.Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Fantasy Island, on display from now until November 30, allows artist to exhibit their interpretations of the Island through the use of surreal and abstract art. The museum and Homer’s Café open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 4.30pm. $5 admission, free for members and children under 12.The Ace Gallery Lynn Morrell will be displaying ‘Works from the Ace Collection’ until January 31. Lynn Morrell is one of the principle figures in contemporary Bermudian craft. Her work is rooted in the world of nature, exploring the experience of the world around her both in its physicality and her inner response to it. The works in this exhibition are from the Ace Group’s art collection. Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 2pm except by appointment. Groups telephone 295-5200.Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until November 23, a Studio Artist Show exhibit featuring Chesley Trott, Jonah Jones, Christopher Marson, and Christopher Grimes will be on display. The centre is open seven days a week from 10am until 5pm. Admission free. Telephone 234-2809, e-mail: artcentre@ibl.bm or visit www.artbermuda.bm. The centre is wheelchair accessible.Bermuda Society of the Arts Until November 9 there will be a series of workshops focusing on Botanical Art with visiting artist and teacher Margaret Best. For more information or to book space in an upcoming workshop call 292-3824. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Contact 292-3824 for more information or e-mail bsoa@ibl.bm.National Museum of Bermuda Dockyard New exhibit ‘Shipwreck Island’ showcases artefacts found during the Island’s early discovery and settlement in 16th and 17th Century. Commissioner’s House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: Prisoners in Paradise: Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials. Open daily 9.30am to 5pm. Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or www.bmm.bm.Common Ground Café/Gallery ‘Bermuda Native’ features works from varied artists including Ami Zanders, Milton Hill, Ronnie Chameau, Keitha Bassett, Cathy Ann Hansey, Mark Henderson and Kendra L Earls until November 28. The cafe is open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Further information: Contact Select Palette Art’s Susan Pearson on 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm. Facebook: Select Palette Art.The Windjammer II Gallery The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Ground floor of the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Telephone 238-0173 or 295-1783.Barracuda Grill/ SPArt Gallery Plein Air Bermuda Vignettes, Oil Paintings on canvas by Rhona Emmerson. Monday to Friday from 12pm until 2.30pm and 5.30 until 10pm. Contact Susan Pearson for further information on 505-4290 or e-mail spart@logic.bm Facebook Select Palette Art. 5 Burnaby Road.Port O Call ‘Ethereal Glow’, a collection of Bermuda chimney images by Libby Cook-Toppan and ‘Bermuda’, composite photography by Antoine Hunt. 87 Front Street.Indigo ‘Tasty Images on Brass’ by Antoine Hunt. Contact Susan Pearson for further information on 505-4290 or e-mail spart@logic.bm Facebook Select Palette Art. 6 North Shore Road, Flatts.The April Branco Gallery in Washington Mall features her pastel portraits and an array of works, which include Alexandra Mosher’s jewellery, Chris Grimes and Rhona Emmerson’s oil paintings, work by Milton Hill and other artists.The Bermuda National Library Artist Ami Zanders. Visit ‘The Wall’, at the library in Queen Elizabeth Park on Queen Street, Hamilton. Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 7pm, Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Wheelchair accessible.Desmond Fountain Gallery Elbow Beach Bermuda. It primarily showcases the work of Desmond Fountain. Other featured artists include Charles Zuill, Dan Dempster, Eldon Trimingham III, Henry Ward, Kevin Morris and Sheilagh Head. Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday 1pm to 6pm. Telephone 292-3955, 747-3955 or 599-4349 for more information.Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9am to 5pm.Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Two floors of interactive exhibits about the ocean surrounding Bermuda. Great for all ages. Special display in the lower lobby: ‘Marine Art Ships in a Bottle’ featuring an extensive collection of this exquisite craft. Located on the outskirts of Hamilton near the roundabout. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday/Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Admission: Children under six are free; ages six to 17 $6; adults $12.50; age 65 plus $10. For more information telephone 292-7219 or visit www.buei.org. Wheelchair accessible.