An Annual Affair
Transforming Spaces
Transforming Spaces is a registered non-profit organization committed to the development of the visual arts culture in The Bahamas. Headed by Founding Members: Jay Koment, President; John Cox, Vice President; Antonius Roberts, Treasurer; and Pam Burnside, Secretary, the organization has successfully operated the annual Transforming Spaces Art Tour since 2004.
Schedule of Events
Events & Openings
Throughout the course of the days leading up to, and following the Tour weekend, the galleries might be holding additional events for their patrons. Check the listings below and also keep an eye out on their social media pages to stay informed! Although this year's TS Tour is over, you can keep up to date with the featured galleries on their social media pages! We look forward to you joining us for TS2018!
Campbell maritime centre: bus terminal
D'AGUILAR ART FOUNDATION
Doongalik Studios Art Gallery - the public is invited to attend the live installation of the first sacred space in the east by master sculptor, antonius roberts, in the doongalik gardens on MONDAY, March 27 from 9.30am to 3pm.
THE PUBLIC IS ALSO INVITED TO THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE WOODTURNERS' EXHIBITION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 3PM -7PM.
THE TS2017 EXhibition will remain on display until wedNesday, april 26.
national art gallery of the bahamas - the public is invited to a preview evening of edrin symonette's 'residue of the past' exhibition on friday, march 31.
hillside house art gallery - the public is invited to an opening 'conversations' event on friday, march 31 from 6-9pm with a surprise performance at 7pm.
popop studios & New Providence art & antiques
PARTICIPANTS
Galleries
Six galleries will be participating in the 2017 Art Tour showcasing the works of over 40 artists: D'Aguilar Art Foundation, Doongalik Studios Art Gallery, Hillside House, National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, New Providence Art & Antiques, and PopopStudios International Centre for the Visual Arts.
D'Aguilar Art Foundation
8A Virginia Street
T: (242) 322-2323
O: Tues/Thurs, 10am-4pm
E: info@daguilarartfoundation.com
W: www.daguilarartfoundation.com
National Art Gallery OF THE BAHAMAS
West Hill Street
T: (242) 328-5800
O: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm
Sun, 12 noon-5pm
E: info@nagb.org.bs
W: www.nagb.org.bs
Doongalik Studios
#20 Village Road
T: (242) 394-1886
O: M-W,10am-4pm/alternate Sats, 9-1pm
E: pam.burnside@doongalik.com
W: www.doongalik.com
New Providence Art & Antiques
#26 Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham
T: (242) 322-7834
O: By appointment
E: bahamasart@gmail.com
Hillside House
Cumberland Street
T: (242) 322-7678
O: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
E: hillsidehousebs@gmail.com
W: www.antoniusroberts.com
PopopStudios icva
#26 Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham
T: (242) 322-7834
O: For exhibitions/by appointment
E: duke@popopstudios.com
W: www.popopstudios.com
Location
Bus Routes
The Art Tour will deliver each group to and from the participating galleries in a comfortable air conditioned bus managed by a personal art guide. The buses will start and end at the Campbell Maritime Centre on West Bay Street, next to Xavier's School.
Come tour with us!
“Art belongs to everyone, and to ensure its stability and development, we all must work together, join all of our strengths, and give our full support.”
