EXHIBITIONS
Ace Gallery: Calix Smith – Que Vive El Concepto (Long Live the Concept) June 19 to September 30. Mr. 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 2009. 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 Until July 10: Earthmatters. July 12- August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). 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 Changing Gears: August 7. The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. 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. 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 is featuring Onions Gallery: BSoA Members' Show , 'WaterWorks', featuring works in every medium relating to water – to coincide with the Tall Ships Celebration. Edinburgh Gallery: 'Something for Everyone', recent acrylic paintings by Alice Coutet. Studio A: 'Luminous II', recent paintings by Kendra Earls. Studio B: 'Commodity and Desire', 24-carat gold leaf works by Peter Lapsley. All shows run until July 1. Life Drawing sessions continue on Tuesday evenings 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Cost $30 Drop-ins welcome. 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. Emma Ingham Danouk's Uncommon Lines will be up until July 16. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.
Elliot Gallery 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 542-9000 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm
Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Further information: 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm
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. Opens today. 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, Rick Faries Gallery: Botanical Gardens, Paget. Reg Grundy, 'Longtails: The Bermuda Dream', features backlit photographs in light boxes.Normal Museum Hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: Artist-in-Residence Sean Sims opening from June 19 until July 1. During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.