CaFA Fair Barbados 2023 - Bagnall's Point Gallery,
Pelican Village Craft Center
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 – GALA Opening Reception for CaFA Fair Barbados, 6 pm
Opening remarks by Senator Dr. The Hon. Shantal Munro-Knight
Musical entertainment by Terry “Mexican” Arthur; DJ Kryo Stazis
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - CaFA Fair Barbados, Opens at 10 am – Spoken Word Showcase & Open Mic, 6.00- 7.30; Ends at 8 pm.
Friday, March 10, 2023 - CaFA Fair Barbados, Opens at 10 am – Caribbean Fashion Showcase & Cosmoda Runway, 6.00-7.30; Ends at 8 pm.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 - CaFA Fair Barbados, Opens at 10 am - Film Screenings & panel (11.30 - 2.30 pm; 3.00 – 4.15 pm), 2nd Panel (5.00- 6.15) Ends at 8 pm.
The 1st panel “Caribbean & Diaspora Film and Filmmakers” will be held directly after the Film Screening. Panelists: Producer Alan Springer and others TBD. Ends at 4 pm. Rafael Moreno of IAI will moderate. The 2nd Panel, “Arts Collaboration across the Caribbean and its Diaspora – Connecting the Dots” will begin at 5.00 pm to conclude at 6.30 pm. Panelists include – Lisa Mordhorst, Caribbean Center for the Arts, St. Croix; Anderson Pilgrim, Executive Director CaFA Fair; Cheryl Board, Atlanta, GA. Aduke Aremu of Aduke Aremu Productions will moderate this panel.
“Concert for the Artists” with Musical Guests - Mighty Gabby, Michael Cheeseman, Rubytech; Joe Cloudy; Gabz; Others TBA. Begins at 8.00 pm
Sunday, March 12, 2023 - CaFA Fair Barbados, Opens at 10 am - 2 Panels (2.00 – 3.15 & 3.45 - 5.00 pm), Ends at 6 pm
The 1st panel “Caribbean Art and the International Market” will engage the young generation of Caribbean artists who are emerging on the international market. Panelists will include internationally renowned St. Croix artist La Vaughn Belle; Art dealer and collector Michael Bradley; and artists from the “Emerged” exhibition. The 2nd panel will be centered around our tribute to the late Dominican artist Earl D. Etienne. “Remembering Earl Darius Etienne” will discuss his artistic influence, legacy, and issues related to estate planning and management for artists. This panel will include participating Dominican artists; a practicing attorney; Others TBD. Moderated by artist & curator Carla Armour.
Gala Opening Tickets – BDS$75 (includes daily re-entry); Daily Tickets - BDS$10
Students with ID cards and persons 16 years and under – free admission
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