p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on December 1.

Entitled MiniMAX, it will feature diverse styles and mixed media, including watercolours, oils, acrylics and pastels.

With the Christmas shopper in mind, organisers promise the show will have something to appeal to every taste.

"The theme of the show, MiniMAX, is intended to encourage members to show both their largest and smallest pieces, with the emphasis on small works ideal for Christmas presents,'' explains IAWC art group leader, Diane Antone.

"Prices will range upwards from less than $50.'' Mrs. Antone says IAWC art group members "range widely in age and ability, but they have in common a deep love of and interest in art''.

The group meets regularly on Fridays, and exhibitions are designed to give the artists "more motivation to actually produce a finished piece of work and have it framed''.

New members of any nationality are always welcome, and interested persons should contact Mrs. Antone at 292-0597.

MiniMAX will end on December 7. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission is free.

`Some More Men' is the title of the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard 's next exhibition, which opens on November 26 and continues through January 15, 2001.

It will feature the work of Vernon Clarke, Graham Foster, Jonah Jones and Henry Ward, whom curator Justine Foster describes as "four of Bermuda's most interesting artists, each of them with distinct styles and personalities''.

"Most of the work in the exhibition will be new, and therefore previously unseen,'' Mrs. Foster promises. "(It will provide) an ideal opportunity for admirers and art collectors alike to catch up with what the four artists have been working on.'' The curator says the show will kick off the gallery's 2001 exhibition programme, "where the emphasis will be on innovative group shows of excellent quality, and members' shows with broad themes to allow the artists to spread their wings a little further''.

Luca Gaspari is the current artist-in-residence at the Masterworks Terrace Gallery in Dockyard, and will remain so until January 15, 2001. The watercolourist from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands will also have an exhibition of his paintings at the Masterworks Gallery at 97 Front Street (Bermuda House Lane) from December 7. Viewing his work at Dockyard is by appointment 234-0701.

A galaxy of local artists and craftspeople will unite under the Home Grown Alternatives (HGA) banner, which is moving its annual Art Fair to St. George's this year.

Everything from Bermuda cedar products to hand-made notecards and art prints, Bermuda history books, pottery, soaps, Christian ceramics, hand-painted T-shirts, jewellery, intaglio prints, gift baskets and baked goods will be offered by such well-known names as Craig Jones, Manuel and Gail Palacio, Sharon Wilson, Marita Gauntlett, Lynn Morrell, Jessica Kriendler, among many more.

Artist Christine Wellman and Mary Tatem started the Home Grown Alternatives Christmas Fair five years ago at Admiralty House Community Centre. Since then, the event has attracted a growing number of participants and customers.

"HGA is the only event on the Island organised exclusively by artists and craftspeople for artists and craftspeople,'' Ms Wellman notes. "It gives people a chance to see some of the best locally-made art products under one roof, where they can also meet and talk to the artists in an informal atmosphere. It's a really fun way to do your Christmas shopping. We hope that by participating in the St. George's Christmas Festival we will attract even more shoppers.'' The art fair will take place on December 2 in the Penno's Wharf cruise ship terminal from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information Liz Mason at 295-6900 days, 238-0988 evenings.

Suzette Harvey, artistic director of United Dance Productions reports that the Bermuda Dance Company 's participation in the recent Tari 2000 Festival in Malaysia not only was well received, but also the dancers have been invited to perform next February in Bangkok, Thailand.

"We would like to congratulate all the BDC dancers, who gave a first-rate performance, along with world class dance companies,'' Ms Harvey said.

Other participating countries were Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan.

Among Tari 2000's objectives was the promotion of a cultural exchange programme between Malaysia and other countries through the medium of contemporary dance, and to provide a platform for local and international choreographers to represent their work.