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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Papier Mache by Maydi Williams
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Nassau, Bahamas - There’s a great opportunity to relieve post-hurricane stress this weekend - while helping a good cause - by enjoying fine wines and fine art at The Bahamas National Trust.
The 26th annual Wine & Art Festival will be held Friday and Saturday (October 28 and 29) at the Retreat Garden on Village Road.
“We look forward to welcoming the public to this popular annual event which supports our national parks", said festival co-chair Gillian Ferriera.“
The event is a collaboration of the BNT and the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. Major sponsors include the Ministry of Tourism, Scotiabank, JetBlue, Bahamas Waste and Bristol Wines & Spirits.
Works by 45 local artists will be featured, including Lucas Kaighin (a 9th grader from Abaco), Stefan Davis of Airbrush Junkies, and Jamaal Rolle (the Celebrity Artist).
“The National Art Gallery is our exclusive visual arts partner for this event,” said BNT Deputy Executive Director Lynn Gape.“They will ensure the quality of the works of art that we will feature. There will also be live art demonstrations.”
Bristol will be featuring 56 different wines from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina, Chile, Italy, France and the United States.
“We are particularly delighted to introduce organic Sake wines to this year’s festival,” said Rhys Campbell, Bristol’s vice president of corporate affairs. “But all the offerings have been carefully curated to suit the Bahamian palate.”
Headquartered on Gladstone Road, Bristol is the leading purveyor of premium wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in the Bahamas, with 15 retail outlets around the country.
In addition to the art displays and wine tastings, there will be a special culinary demonstration by Chef Owen Bain of Cassava Grille. Nine food vendors will provide a range of ethnic dishes and there will be continuous live music.
A new feature this year is “Wearable Art”, featuring expert work by Dappered Concepts (men’s accessories), Tiff (silk wear), LVC Custom Swimwear, Mega Mergers (accessories made from recycled materials), and fashion jewelery by Terniska Erskin, Carolyn Anderson, Peter Bradley and Jennifer Bethel.
Proceeds from the festival raffle will aid in the restoration of national parks impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Prizes include travel vouchers, gift certificates, works of art, and more.
The festival runs from 6-9pm on Friday for BNT members and guests, and from 12 noon to 9pm on Saturday.
The BNT is a non-governmental, non-profit, membership organisation working to protect Bahamian natural resources by building a network of national parks and promoting environmental stewardship.
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