Guyana Visual Arts

The Guyana Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition (GVACE) is deeply saddened by the passing of national artists in recent days. First, Francis Ferreira, sculptor, farmer and lover of nature, and now George Simon, painter, archaeologist, and enabler. Both men made their contributions to Guyana in their own unique and similar ways. Both were "close to the ground", roots people. Francis was a stalwart of the Main Street Artists group. George brought Amerindian art into the foreground. His work in archaeology is helping to rewrite the history of our Indigenous peoples. Their passing adds to the sadness of these already difficult times. Nevertheless, they have made significant contributions not only to Art, but to Guyanese culture and nation-building. This is their legacy that will live on. The GVACE extends condolences to their families and the Art community of Guyana.

Just a reminder that the GVACE Exhibition continues at the National Gallery until August 24th. Thanks for your support and long may it continue!!!

Last day - today, Sunday 7th- to see the RHYTHMS OF THOUGHT exhibition by the UG Division of Creative Arts students Violet Holder, Rayann Darrell, Chelsea Ramotar and Shequita Michael at the Giftland Mall.

Please stop by and take a look. Please support our students/budding artists!

Thank you!

GVACE AWARDS CEREMONY and OFFICIAL LAUNCHING

A Night for the Artists of Guyana!!

Tomorrow is the GVACE Awards Ceremony day.

5 pm, National Cultural Centre.

Pictures from the GVACE Public Lecture by Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine last night (Tuesday 27 June) at the Umana Yana.

The GVACE 2019 Exhibition will be launched immediately after the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony on Thursday night, June 27th at Castellani House.

The LAUNCHING will be followed by a RECEPTION.

THE BIG DAY IS COMING!!

THURSDAY JUNE 27

5.00 PM

NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE

GVACE AWARDS CEREMONY 2019

PRIZE WINNERS IN ALL CATEGORIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED

together with the

WINNER OF THE PROMISE AWARD

and a new GVACE feature -

2 EDUCATION BURSARIES WILL BE AWARDED.

ADMISSION - Free.

Bring along friends and family.

REMINDER:

Guyana Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition

Public Lecture

Tomorrow - Tuesday 27 June

5.00 pm

Umana Yana

Admission Free

Refreshments served.

GVACE 2019 Public Lecture

by Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine

"Recurring Themes in Guyanese Art"

5.00 pm

Tuesday 25th June

Umana Yana.

Refreshments afterwards.

Admission: Free.

THE GUYANA VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
Ministry of the Presidency, Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport
Invites you
To the Following Events in the 2019 Competition:

The Public Lecture “Recurring Themes in Guyanese Art”
By Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine
Umana Yana Tuesday, June 25 at 5.00 pm

The AWARDS CEREMONY NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE Thursday, June 27, at 5.00 pm

The OPENING OF THE 2019 GUYANA VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION & The Reception
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, Castellani House Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7.00 pm

Admission to all events is free

Dress: Elegantly Casual

Hello All

The Management of the Guyana Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition extends a cordial invitation to all of our public events: the PUBLIC LECTURE (June 25, 5 pm Umana Yana),
the AWARDS CEREMONY (June 27, 5 pm Cultural Centre) and the OFFICIAL LAUNCHING of the exhibition (June 27, immediately after the AWARDS CEREMONY.

Please see accompanying Flyer.

All events are free of cost.

Feel free to bring your friends and family, artists, etc.

Thank you for your kind support!!!!

Alim