Guyana Visual Arts

The Guyana Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition (GVACE) is deeply saddened by the passing of national artists in recent days. First, Francis Ferreira, sculptor, farmer and lover of nature, and now George Simon, painter, archaeologist, and enabler. Both men made their contributions to Guyana in their own unique and similar ways. Both were "close to the ground", roots people. Francis was a stalwart of the Main Street Artists group. George brought Amerindian art into the foreground. His work in archaeology is helping to rewrite the history of our Indigenous peoples. Their passing adds to the sadness of these already difficult times. Nevertheless, they have made significant contributions not only to Art, but to Guyanese culture and nation-building. This is their legacy that will live on. The GVACE extends condolences to their families and the Art community of Guyana.

Last day - today, Sunday 7th- to see the RHYTHMS OF THOUGHT exhibition by the UG Division of Creative Arts students Violet Holder, Rayann Darrell, Chelsea Ramotar and Shequita Michael at the Giftland Mall.

Please stop by and take a look. Please support our students/budding artists!

Thank you!

The GVACE 2019 Exhibition will be launched immediately after the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony on Thursday night, June 27th at Castellani House.

The LAUNCHING will be followed by a RECEPTION.

THE GUYANA VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
Ministry of the Presidency, Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport
Invites you
To the Following Events in the 2019 Competition:

The Public Lecture “Recurring Themes in Guyanese Art”
By Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine
Umana Yana Tuesday, June 25 at 5.00 pm

The AWARDS CEREMONY NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE Thursday, June 27, at 5.00 pm

The OPENING OF THE 2019 GUYANA VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION & The Reception
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, Castellani House Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7.00 pm

Admission to all events is free

Dress: Elegantly Casual