EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery: Calix Smith – Que Vive El Concepto (Long Live the Concept) Until September 30. Calix Smith is currently pursuing an associate degree in art and design at the Bermuda College. The show consists of 12 drawings and paintings, many in black and white charcoal with splashes of colour. Most of his work offers a social commentary on local and international issues including the plight of young black males. Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton. The Gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups should call 295-5200 for an appointment.

Alfred Birdsey: An Exhibition of Paintings by Alfred Birdsey from the Collection of E. Michael Jones. Until December. As one of Bermuda's most celebrated artists, Alfred Birdsey stood alone for most of the second half of the 20th century as the only modernist painter working in Bermuda. Entirely self-taught, it is believed he started painting in 1927 at the age of 16. This exhibition of paintings is selected from the extensive collection of E. Michael Jones, one of Birdsey's major collectors. The paintings, all from the 1970s and 1980s, span a period when Birdsey created his most accomplished works.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard August 30-October 2: Windows (members' choice). October 4-30: Pastels IX. November 1-December 4: Lines. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery The Bermuda National Gallery's autumn show entitled '4 Centuries: Evolving Art' until December 23. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays. Free admission.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. A selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Titanic exhibit until November 30. A unique collection of Titanic artefacts, photographs and memorabilia, throughout the exhibits. This exhibit will not be seen anywhere else in the world as these collections have been compiled by BUEI from various sources to give visitors a wide overview of how the greatest marine tragedy captivated the public. The collections vary from artefacts used on the film 'Titanic', scientific research done by renowned scientists and photographs of the ship by National Geographic photographer, Emory Kristof.

Bermuda Society of the Arts: Ongoing at the Bermuda Society of Arts until September 23: Onions Gallery: BSoA Members' Photographic Show. Edinburgh Gallery: Olio, photographs by Libby Cook-Toppan and Kiona Estravit. Studio A: This is Bat Country, images by Sunell van der Westhuysen. Studio B: The Spaces Between, ceramic images by Kimberley Tucker. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Top floor of City Hall 292-3824.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Michael Cacy's 'Reflections on Bermuda' runs until September 24. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information: Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Corporation of Hamilton offices. 'Down through the Years' Selection of cartoons (1988-2008) by Royal Gazette cartoonist Peter Woolcock, City Hall, Church Street. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, including stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Department of Airport Operations/The Masterworks Foundation: 'Bermuda Onion Series': Paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Show runs until December. Further information: e-mail mworks@logic.bm.

The Desmond Fountain Gallery has added many new works to the collection. Viewing at the new location is exclusively by appointment only. For more information visit or contact: www.desmondfountain.com, sculpture@ibl.bm call 441-747-3955 to arrange an appointment.

Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Further information: 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: Gifts and Acquisitions' plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Admission Free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: The Butterfield Family Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'We Are Sailing' is a featured event of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary: Bermuda and part of the year-long celebration sponsored by the Bermuda 400th Committee. Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Camden 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Free admission.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Botanical Gardens, Paget. Normal museum hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: Artist-in-Residence Matthew Phinn is showing his watercolours until September 30. Show opens on September 18 for an evening reception from 5.30 p.m. until 7 p.m. During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Call: 236-2950.

TQ Atrium/ Select Palette Art: Antoine A.R. Hunt Exhibition 'Bermuda Blue'. Cyanotype Prints. It is on the upper level Walker Arcade, 12 Reid Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Contact: Select Palette Art, Susan A. Pearson on either SPArt@logic.bm or 441-505-4290.