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!
Where the bus tour begins
Campbell maritime centre: bus terminal
The D'Aguilar Art Foundation
Doongalik Art Gallery
the public is invited to attend gallery events before and after the ts2018 tour weekend.
the ts2018 exhibition at doongalik will remain on display until saturday, april 21
The Current at Baha Mar
This new space will be a part of the Transforming Spaces for the first time
Hillside House Gallery
IN partnerSHIP with University of The Bahamas, HILLSIDE HOUSE WILL host a unique cultural experience from March 16th - 18thshowcasing UB’s visual arts, music, culinary and literary talent featuring UB students, staff, faculty and alumni.
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
The nagb will not be a part of the bus tour, but will be open all weekend and visitors are encouraged to stop in.
PARTICIPAting
Galleries
Four galleries will be participating in the 2018 Art Tour D'Aguilar Art Foundation, Doongalik Studios Art Gallery, Hillside House, and The Current at Baha Mar, all of which will be showcasing the stunning works of a variety of Bahamian artists.
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/ Sats, 9-1pm
E: pam.burnside@doongalik.com
W: www.doongalik.com
the current at baha mar
#1 Baha Mar Boulevard
T: (242) 788-8000 X 887858
@the.current.art
W: http://bahamar.com/art
Hillside House
Cumberland Street
T: (242) 322-7678
O: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
E: hillsidehousebs@gmail.com
W: www.antoniusroberts.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.”
