Arts & Culture
Artists of the Bahamas to Screen in Grand Bahama
By GB Heritage Foundation
Jan 10, 2009 - 4:05:24 PM

Artists of the Bahamas is a documentary film that explores the lives and works of key visual artists whose talents contributed to the initial art movement in the Bahamas. Interviews, still photos and archive footage are inter-cut with images of the artists’ works and we learn about the creative process that goes into their paintings, woodcuts, sculptures and installations.

The artists talk about the techniques they use to execute their ideas, from traditional brushes and charcoal, to palette knives, found objects, chainsaws and electronic media. The documentary concludes with the vibrant energy of Junkanoo, a great African festival that rivals both ‘Mardi Gras’ and ‘Carnaval’ in importance.

The sound track includes compositions by the legendary Bahamian musician “Peanuts” Taylor and young virtuoso drummer Ruppa-Pumpum.

Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation  and the Freeport Film Society announces a premiere screening for one show only  on January 11th at the Regency Theatre. Screening will be at 3:00 PM.   The filmmakers and featured artists will be here to take your questions and to share in a glass of wine.  All proceeds to benefit the Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation.  Please tell your family and friends.  This is a terrific opportunity to celebrate Bahamian talent.

Tickets will be available for $20 in advance at:

Bandolera's in Port Lucaya,

Seventeen Shop, 

THE Gallery at the Garden of the Groves,

Bahamian Tings,

or through Chantal Bethel or Laurie Tuchel.  LnTuchel@gmail.com

Tickets are $25 at the door TODAY.

Don't miss this fabulous film!