As of late The Bahamas and it's people have been searching for a place in a new world. Everything has been growing and changing ever so quickly and most times we seem so far behind as a country, especially concerning technology. As it should be with all endeavors though, we must not solely search for a place in the future, but also remember where it is our journey has brought us from and our heritage. Both Individually and as a united whole.
The Public Treasury Department of The Bahamas, having recently moved from it's Bay Street & East Street location to it's present location on East Street North has chosen to
transform common areas of the building into a space
where both emerging and established artists can display original artwork
I commend the Public Treasury Art Program's (PTAP) coordinators on an awesome idea. With so many new and talented artists of all kinds emerging here in The Bahamas, an outlet to display God given gifts will no doubt be greatly appreciated. The Public Treasury along with a private sponsor will be launching this initiative on the 26th of this month (September), under the theme "Bahama Mama", aiming to encourage Bahamian artists and showcase both local and regional art.
A talented group of female artists of all kinds, Photographers, Painters, designers, writers, etc have been asked to participate in this exhibit which will run for a total of five months.
This younger generation of artist have so much to offer and PTAP is helping with this window from which to be heard, seen and discovered. PTAP's blog
HERE allows you to "meet" the artist prior to the inaugural exhibition via pieces displayed on its site. Artists like Dede Brown, Carla Campbell, Anina Banks, Apryl Burrows and so many others show what true talent they have and how they have mastered their individual crafts. Also when visiting PTAP online you will have the opportunity to see some of these artists personal take on the PTAP exhibit and what their take on a "Bahama Mama" truly is.
For More info on the Public Treasury Art Program remember to check them out on
Blogspot, hit them up on
Twitter and "Like" their page on
Facebook...oh and leave your comments on their wall. I'm sure they'd be happy to hear some of your feedback on what they're doing. and if you're an artist you're
definitely gonna wanna make your way down to the exhibit on the 26th to do a little to see what else is out there, aswell as everyone else; PTAP is inviting you all out to the general opening of the exhibit and throughout the rest of the five months, so make your way down. See you there.
