art meets agape

Meet one of our 12 participating Artists for our Collaborative Art installation to raise money and awareness for Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre

JONAH JONES

A Bermuda based artist working primarily in oil. A contemporary impressionistic style focusing on landscapes and seascapes executed en pien air as well as larger studio-based work. Also frequently paints in France.

“Hospice care is integral to our collective humanity.”

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diana.amos.94

THE DEADLINE TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE PROJECT – APRIL 30

To Meet the Artists and to Bid – https://www.myminiauction.com/artmeetsagape

To Learn more of this project – https://www.artbermuda.com/?page_id=13774

This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.The installation piece can be seen at BREW on Front Street (under The Pickled Onion)

art meets agape

Meet one of our 12 participating Artists for our Collaborative Art installation to raise money and awareness for Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre

DIANA AMOS

The Landscape, architecture and atmosphere of rural Bermuda are the source of Diana’s paintings. A strong sense of composition and subtle use of color result in beautiful luminous paintings that evoke the changing seasons and shifts of light.Her paintings have that rare quality of appearing both spontaneous and effortlessly graceful.She has had numerous solo shows in Bermuda, and has exhibited in London, Vermont, New York, Jamaica, Canada, and Mexico. She is a Grumbacher Award winner.Diana is a born Bermudian. She studied painting at St. Martin’s School of Art in London for four years, graduating with an N.D.D. and then went to Hornsey College of Art to gain her Master of Fine Arts Degree, cum laude, at the Instituto Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico.

“I’ve chosen to participate in this project because I have always had the greatest respect for The Friends of Hospice caring staff. “

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THE DEADLINE TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE PROJECT – APRIL 30

To Meet the Artists and to Bid – https://www.myminiauction.com/artmeetsagape

To Learn more of this project – https://www.artbermuda.com/?page_id=13774

This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.The installation piece can be seen at BREW on Front Street (under The Pickled Onion)

ART MEET AGAPE

Meet one of our 12 participating Artists for our Collaborative Art installation to raise money and awareness for Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre

CHRISTOPHER MARSON

Christopher is one of Bermuda’s most accomplished watercolour painters. He received his degree in Fine Arts in Canada in 1971 and was employed as a graphic designer in Canada and Bermuda. He returned to painting after coming home to Bermuda and won numerous awards for his work which was well received in group and solo shows. Christopher has worked in watercolour for the last 30 years. He paints quickly and directly enjoying the transparency, the immediacy, and the unpredictability of the watercolour medium.

“I have supported The Friends of Hospice for many years in my prior position as a graphic artist. They do good things and are sound. They are well worth supporting”

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Christopher MarsonWeb: https://christophermarson.com/

THE DEADLINE TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE PROJECT – April 30

Meet the Artists and to Bid – https://www.myminiauction.com/artmeetsagape

To Learn more of this project – https://www.artbermuda.com/?page_id=13774

This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.The installation piece can be seen at BREW on Front Street (under The Pickled Onion)

ART MEETS AGAPE

Meet one of our 12 participating Artists for our Collaborative Art installation to raise money and awareness for Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre

CHRISTOPHER GRIMES

Christopher Grimes is a Bermudian artist with a studio in the Bermuda Arts Centre in Dockyard. He primarily specialises in scenes of Old Bermuda as well as marine paintings.He is also an occasional Plein Air Painter. He accepts commissions as time allows.Christopher has been painting since 1974 and working as a full-time artist since 2003. “My reason for participating in this project is to show my support for a very worthy cause. Friends of Hospice is offering an essential service driven by volunteers and supporters and this is the least I can do.”

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THE DEADLINE TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE PROJECT – APRIL 30

To Meet the Artists and to Bid – https://www.myminiauction.com/artmeetsagapeToLearn more of this project – https://www.artbermuda.com/?page_id=13774This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.The installation piece can be seen at BREW on Front Street (under The Pickled Onion)

art meets agape

Meet one of our 12 participating Artists for our Collaborative Art installation to raise money and awareness for Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre

CHERYL HASTINGS

Cheryl studied art at university in Liverpool, UK. She specialised in printmaking and worked mainly to create etchings and multimedia relief pieces.Cheryl is a keen member of the local plein air group, and is likely to be there come rain or shine! She loves to experiment with acrylics. She has a passion for bright bold colours, and likes to surprise the rest of the group with her unique view of the day! Cheryl loves the creative buzz of the Bermuda plein air group and looks forward to their painting days.

“I have chosen to participate in this fundraising project, as I am keen to support Friends of the Hospice. I understand the important work they do through my own family experiences in the UK of hospice care. I enjoy being part of a caring and supportive art community.”

To Meet the Artists and to Bid – https://www.myminiauction.com/artmeetsagape

To learn more of this project – https://www.artbermuda.com/?page_id=13774

This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.The installation piece can be seen at BREW on Front Street (under The Pickled Onion)

ART MEETS AGAPE

Meet one of our Artists that is credited towards our Collaborative Art installation to raise money and awareness for Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre

BARB FREDA

“I started painting with the Plein air group in Bermuda nearly eight years ago after working up my courage to first show up to the group and then to actually show my work to the group. I credit the welcoming and encouraging spirit of the Bermuda Plein air painters for much of the progress I’ve made as a painter and a sketch artist. Giving back to fundraising efforts in Bermuda is a way of saying thank you for the education from so many talented painters on the island.”Facebook: Barbara.fredaInstagram: babettefeasts””

To Meet the Artists and to Bid – https://www.myminiauction.com/artmeetsagape

To Learn more of this project – https://www.artbermuda.com/?page_id=13774

This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.

The installation piece can be seen at BREW on Front Street (under The Pickled Onion)

ART MEETS AGAPE

The above installation was created by 12 of The Bermuda Arts Centre’s Member Artists. The piece will be donated to Friends of Hospice to hang in the new AGAPE House.

RAISING MONEY FOR ART AND AGAPE

Prior to installation in the new AGAPE House, sponsors are sought for each individual square. This will take place in the form of an auction to sponsor the square and artist of your choice.

The highest bidder for each square will have their names placed on a plaque to hang under the installation piece at the new hospice facility. Those successful sponsors/bidders will receive an 8″x10″ painting from the artist they have bid on.

Click here to Bid

This co-operative fundraiser supports the enhancement of quality of life and the beauty of art that surrounds us, both of which go hand in hand.

Our featured Artist: BARB FREDA

I started painting with the Plein air group in Bermuda nearly eight years ago after working up my courage to first show up to the group and then to actually show my work to the group. I credit the welcoming and encouraging spirit of the Bermuda Plein air painters for much of the progress I’ve made as a painter and a sketch artist.  Giving back to fundraising efforts in Bermuda is a way of saying thank you for the education from so many talented painters on the island. Facebook:  Barbara.fredaInstagram:  babettefeasts

SIP AND PAINT . MARCH 20,2021

AN AWESOME SIP AND PAINT NIGHT at BREW.Thanks to Michele Smith who led the painters through a beach scene of bold strokes and bright colours.A huge thank you to BREW for making this night AMAZING!!!Their food and service was second to none!AND It all wouldn’t have happened without our amazing volunteers: Tiffany Banner, Cheryl Hastings, Elsie Hastings, Bambi Pimental and Jennifer Mahoney (Executive Director of Friends of Hospice.) They never stopped the entire evening, making sure that everyone was taken care of. Thank you to Burrows and Lightbourne for their support and sponsorship.All proceeds were split 50/50 between The Friends of Hospice and The Bermuda Arts Centre. It is a partnership that will carry on for the next 6 weeks to raise awareness and support for Bermuda Art and Hospice Care.Contact us for information on our next Sip and Paint [email protected]

"Keeping Bermuda Art alive"