THE DGLK FARMERS' MARKET RETURNS SATURDAY!

We hope that you have been enjoying the end of summer!  We're happy to finally announce the new start date for the Doongalik Farmers' Market!  We'd like to start the new market season on September 28th, and hope that you will be able to join us! 

The Sew 'n' Sew Quilters

Doongalik Studios announces the Opening of an Exhibition of Quilts by the Sew ‘n’ Sew Quilters on Tuesday, October 8 from 6-9 pm.

The Sew ‘n’ Sew Quilters are a group of ladies from diverse backgrounds who meet on a weekly basis to share their ideas and skills in the “art” of quilting as well as to get together and socialize – which was the purpose of quilting circles when they were first formed by ladies, particularly in the island communities, whose husbands were out at sea for long periods of time.

The ladies work independently on their own quilt projects within the group. Sometimes they have formal lessons, but more often they spend their time helping each other with a project, whether pertaining to a quilt or assisting with a particular charity event. At their meetings, books, movies and news are discussed, jokes are told and treats are shared – the purpose is to have a relaxing and pleasant time together.

“Quilting in The Bahamas has become popular once again,” stated Doongalik Manager, Pam Burnside, “and I am happy to see this form of communal activity returning to the country as we can certainly use more of it. The quilting community is also becoming more integrated into the ‘fine art scene’ and I think that it is important to embrace and showcase those persons who produce high quality work. There is no need for there to be a separation between ‘fine art’ and ‘folk art’ because we can all benefit from our creative talents if we focus on excellence.”

President of the group, Margaret Finlayson stated, “Many of us have been quilting for more than 20 years while others are just beginning, but collectively we are proud to be able to show our work at Doongalik Studios.”

The Exhibition will be open to the public until Saturday, October 19. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm and on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. For further information please contact the gallery at doongalikart@batelnet.bs

This Back-To-School Season, Doongalik Studios Art Gallery and The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas will each adopt a government high school in their community and bolster their art programs by providing much needed supplies to their students.

Artist materials are expensive and many students cannot afford even the most basic supplies.  We are therefore encouraging the community to donate unopened/gently used art supplies (i.e. sketch paper, pencils, charcoal, paint, brushes etc.) during the month of August. Materials can be dropped off at either gallery location and 100% of the supplies will go directly to the art departments and fuel the creative expression of young Bahamian artists.

Help put a paint brush or pencil in the hands of an art student.  Help us drive the dream.

For more information, please contact Orchid Burnside at 394.1886 or Jordia Benjamin at 328.5800.

EMBLEMATIC OPENS TONIGHT!

Please join Doongalik Studios Art Gallery tonight for the opening of "EMBLEMATIC," a celebration of 40 years of Bahamian Independence.  All works will feature one of the Bahamian National Symbols - the lignum vitae, the yellow elder, the flamingo, the blue marlin, or the flag.

The Artists featured in tonight's show are:


John Beadle 
Dionne Benjamin-Smith
Chantal Bethel
Dede Brown
Jackson Burnside III
Eric Ellis
Amos Ferguson
Del Foxton
Brent Malone
Paulette Mortimer
Livingstone Pratt
Antonius Roberts
Kim Smith
Alistair Stevenson
Tavares Strachan
Dorman Stubbs
Harl Taylor Bags
Rembrandt Taylor
Elyse White

We hope that you can join us!  7.25.13. #20 Village Road. 6pm - 9pm.

For more information, please view the article in The Nassau Guardian here or The Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter here!

Final Farmers' Market of the 2012/2013 Season!

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Farmers' Market this season!  We look forward to bringing you the same great service in the fall!  Be sure to stock up on your favorite locally grown/sourced products this Saturday, July 27th, 2013! 9am - 1pm!

EMBLEMATIC

Please join Doongalik Studios Art Gallery for the opening of EMBLEMATIC, on Thursday, July 25th, 2013, in celebration of 40 years of Bahamian Independence.

Maeter Design Life on My Island

The 2012 Fash|Art "Jackson Burnside Emerging Visual Artist" award winner Attila Feszt will host his solo show. Fash|Art organizers (Kedar In Style & Stylezine Magazine), along with the Burnside family invite you all to join this amazingly talented young man as he takes you on a journey of island life on Abaco, through his creative talents.