Great Bay:--- A reception will be held here at the Cultural Center on Backstreet to close the Art Expo 2011 on Friday, November 18, starting at 5 PM, said organizer Urmain "Youmay" Dormoy.Over 100 pieces of artwork from aspiring artists to stunning finishes by seasoned crafts people have filled the center's main hall and stage for about one week. The exhibition space was arranged as a basic gallery to house the works of the 20 aspiring, hobby, and professional artists.
The exhibit can be viewed on its last day from 9 AM to 5 PM, and during the reception, beginning at 5 PM until 9 PM, said Dormoy.
The group exhibit was opened on November 11 as part of the official St. Martin Day calendar of activities, said Dormoy, who also manages the cultural center.
Akeem Adams, Artist Tihanyi, Marci Cooke, Mavis Verwoord, Randolph Scott, Lili Peterson, and Dormoy himself are among the painters, sculptors, beaders, photographers, shell craft artists, and illustrators of the multimedia show.
"We had a nice stream of people passing through but only the minister (Dr. Arrindell) came by from the leaders of government," said Dormoy.
"I didn't see any other official walk in up to Thursday; not even the head of the department (Culture) I didn't see come by. If they don't show up on Friday all I can say is 'they ain't ready yet'," chuckled Dormoy.
"Everyone is invited to the exhibit on Friday, take a peak at the paintings for lunchtime, meet the artists, take home piece of art, or just come to the reception on Friday evening," said Dormoy.
Earlier in the week the Oranje School took its primary school students on a field trip to the Art Expo 2011.
