HALF MOON SPONSORS MONTEGO BAY’S 1ST INTERNATIONAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
On Saturday, December 15th Expressions Art & Framing will present Montego Bay’s first international fine arts festival at the Cornwall Room, Half Moon Shopping Village.
The brainchild and dream of Expressions Art & Framing founder and Managing Director Nereree Edwards, the aim of the seven-day festival is to unearth and showcase Jamaican artists and to allow the viewing public in Western Jamaica the rare opportunity of seeing and appreciating a diverse cross section of fine arts. In addition to Jamaican artists there will also be several international artists, from South Africa., Belize, Guadeloupe and the Caribbean.
Highlights of the Festival will include educational fora, panel discussions, student exhibitions, artist development workshops, live entertainment and the launch of Kevin McIntyre’s innovative artwear fashion line, McEsson.
Edwards, who has also formed a fine artist management company called Art by Expression, explains: “It is hoped that visitors to the island including Jamaicans returning ‘home’ for Christmas, will be able to experience and savour the high caliber art on display alongside Jamaican art appreciators. History shows us that the fine arts are an essential thread in the fabric of a nation’s cultural identity and heritage. Given the varying palates of our visitors, we believe the festival will offer a fulfilling experience which may assist the development of an integrated tourism product. I am eternally grateful to Half Moon for coming on-board as a sponsor. Our goal is that this Festival will be a resounding success and become a permanent fixture on the international arts calendar.”
There is no cover charge for entry to the Festival, but there will be a wide variety of fine art on sale.
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