Doongalik Studios Art Gallery, in conjunction in Carter Marketing and The Endowment for the Performing Arts of The Bahamas, announces the Official Opening of the “Spirit of The Dance” Exhibition which celebrates the lives of internationally renowned dancers Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall-Bass on Thursday, December 1 from 6-9pm at #18 Village Road.

The Exhibition is the second in the series which has been renamed the “Jackson Burnside III Annual Conversations on Culture” in memory of the Doongalik Studios’ Founder. Last year’s Exhibition, “Youngie & Exuma” which showcased the artistic genius of Joseph Spence and Tony McKay, was an outstanding success and this year’s Exhibition promises to provide a wide array of entertainment and amazing educational information about these dance giants of The Bahamas whose lives spanned decades of international fame throughout Europe, the United States and the Caribbean.

The Exhibition will not only have lots of photographs and articles on each of the dancers, but will also present video presentations for viewing at selected times later in the Exhibition. In addition, the highly acclaimed Lecture Series will take place when persons familiar with the dance heroes will share their stories with the audience and be available to answer questions.

Curator, Orchid Burnside stated, “We are so excited and proud to once again have the opportunity to expose the Bahamian public to the importance of these dancers who not only worked and danced all over the world with the greatest of artists in their fields, but also inspired and touched the lives of thousands of young Bahamian dancers, several of whom also took up careers as professional dancers.” Committee Member, Charles Carter, also thanked the many family, students and friends of the trio who provided so much fascinating information for the Exhibition. “Although my cousin Jackson is no longer with us, we are continuing his legacy by reminding our people that in his words last year: if we fail to celebrate our own, others will own them”.

Doongalik Studios is intent on presenting the educational component inherent in these exhibitions, particularly for the youth who have no idea about the wealth of artistic and cultural talent that has been, and still is,available in the country and invites the public to join them for another inspiring series of events. One trip will not be enough to take in all the information available and they look forward to hosting school field trips to view the exhibit.

The Exhibition will be on display until 2012. For further information contact the Gallery at 394-1886 or email doongalikart@batelnet.bs.

Doongalik to Host Farmer's Market on Saturdays!

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery is pleased to announce that we will now be open on SATURDAY, as a part of our new FARMER'S MARKET, featuring Lucayan Tropical's hydroponic produce!

As an alternative to their Blake Road location, Lucayan Tropical will be on the porch at Village Road, every Saturday to supply you with fresh veggies (with the exception of weekends where Da Market is held at the Bahamas National Trust)!



Because we're so excited to have you, one of our lucky customers, on Saturday, will win a door prize!

Buy local. Buy fresh. Buy BAHAMIAN.
November 26th, 2011. 8am - 1pm. #18 Village Road.

FIBRE: TRANSFORMING SPACES 2012

Transforming Spaces is now in its eighth year and has become a significant component in the development of visual art in New Providence. Our tours have provided a window into the galleries, studios, artwork and lives of the best visual art organizations and practitioners in the country. The Transforming Spaces mission has been to promote local artists, reflect current trends in Bahamian art, and expose and educate patrons to the inner workings of the Bahamian art industry while challenging both artists and audiences to create and perceive art in new and innovative ways.


In the spirit of our mission to expose, innovate, challenge and encourage a unique cross fertilization between the creative disciplines, Transforming Spaces 2012 (TS2012) will engage in an exciting new exercise — a curated tour with a single theme. In conjunction with the Creative Nassau Initiative — a local committee of artists, designers, craftspeople and writers working to have Nassau designated a UNESCO City of Craft and Folk art — we present:



FIBRE is a call to fine artists, designers of all types, architects, photographers, as well as, other LOCAL artisans to put aside the traditional scope of materials and to engage your creative processes within and without the limitations of fibrous materials from any part of the country’s indigenous plants (e.g. banana, palm trees, sisal, coconut palm). We are also interested in literary, poetic and historical responses.


The goal of FIBRE is to challenge participants to look at the history of local materials and to re-imagine their original purposes, characteristics and contexts.


We are looking for a response to these materials that honor the past, but more importantly, seek to breathe new life into how we see these materials in the modern world. There are no limitations to what form your solutions take. Both utilitarian and non-functional objects are acceptable.


Participants should ‘push the envelope’ with regard to how the materials are manipulated and fabricated. Other support materials may be used to assist in the structural or mechanical aspects of your designs but the majority of the material must be made from fibres. Both individuals as well as teams may submit ideas. Conceptual responses will also be accepted.

The FIRST DEADLINE is Friday,December 15th, 2011 at NOON and the application form and guidelines may be downloaded here. If you have any questions, please contact the Transforming Spaces Committee at 328.7916 or send an email to transformingspaces2012@gmail.com.


Consider the Possibilities!

FASH|ART takes over Doongalik November 5th, 2011

Transforming the grounds into the stage of a world-class runway show, Fash|Art is making waves in the creative industry. Combining fashion with visual art, the event seeks to showcase emerging artists in these fields who are competing to win the coveted "Harl Taylor Emerging Designer" award, the "Jackson Burnside Emerging Artist" award, and for the models, a chance to win a one-year modeling contract with PTG Modeling Agency!

Tickets are available at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery on Village Road, at a cost of $35 for general admission and $75 for VIP ($45 and $90 at the door, respectively). Show starts at 6pm. Call 394.1886 for details and info.

To learn more about the event visit their website and stay updated at the Fash|Art Facebook page!