Gallery Of Caribbean Art

As the gallery has a wide variety of local artists I thought this would be a wonderful place to take my children during the holidays as a "field trip". As a local artist and art teacher I was hoping to expand their horizons and create an appreciation for art in Barbados. They brought a sketch pad and pencil crayons and were to sketch their favourite paintings. We arrived near to the end of the day. Not a soul in sight. We quietly began sketching on the floor, not blocking the paintings or the passage ways at all. You would not have known knew we were there. To make a long story short we were very rudely stopped because we were not "customers" and the children were made to feel horribly wrong and inappropriate. So much for encouraging the next generation a love of art! The children politely thanked the custodian as we left but I was left feeling completely disgusted. Very disappointed in the elitist behaviour I saw today especially towards a group that was respectful towards the gallery and its art...

A lovely outing with the family. A visit to the gallery is an opportunity to view a range of beautiful pieces by local artistes. Take the kids and allow them to develop an appreciation for the arts. Or go as a couple and enjoy a relaxed stroll around the gallery. They regularly update the pieces being shown and have exhibitions throughout the year. Entrance is free, but support a local...

The Gallery of Caribbean Art drew my attention as is the largest fine art gallery in the whole region committed to promoting the art of Barbados and Guyana in the south. It hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year highlighting the work of the region's finest artists, sculptors and...