There has been the most wonderful cultural renaissance in Bermuda in the last twenty years. For a group of islands the geographical size of an American small town, the visual Arts in Bermuda has grown extraordinarily. In this short historical time, the Museum of Bermuda Art, Bermuda National Gallery, Bermuda Maritime Museum, the Arts Centre at Dockyard and Kaleidoscope Foundation have all taken root firmly in this island community. Permanent exhibition spaces in private businesses, such as Ace Ltd, Colonial Insurance and the Common Ground, have established themselves along with the increase of working artists. The arts open people up; it cultivates a vital, creative, positive and enriching force in life.
In this four hundredth anniversary of the colonization of Bermuda, we celebrate the progress we are making toward a highly developed art-cultural community and destination. After the beaches, the parties, the clothes-buying and the dining out, there is always art. A visual feast often offers food for the soul. Many of the art museums and galleries are free or nominal admission, however the benefits are rich. If taking home an example of local art is your desire, then you are spoiled for choice, never having the opportunity to see everything.
The visual arts in Bermuda are as diverse and as colorful as its people. Traditional paintings as well as modern works and all variations in between can be acquired, in some cases from the artists themselves. A number of quaint little artist/owner galleries, art studios and gift shops throughout the Island offer original oils, acrylics and watercolors. Lovely photographs, mixed media work and an array of limited and open edition prints are readily available. A piece of visual art, depicting the beauty and charm of Bermuda and its people, will undoubtedly bring you many pleasant memories of your vacation with us.
Bermuda houses many talented artists, many of whom can be visited at their studio/galleries island-wide.
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The Bermuda Craft Market
At The Bermuda Craft Market in Dockyard. you will find a diverse selection of original Bermuda Crafts ideal for that special present or simply for your own pleasure or collection. Established in 1987 by the Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Tourism as a unique outlet for Arts and Crafts in Bermuda, it now enjoys charity status and functions as the only successful cooperative in Bermuda. In the rustic setting of the old Cooperage Building, crafters display and demonstrate their artistry. There are handcrafted candles, cedar, ceramics, Christmas ornaments, decorative painting, decoupage, dolls, gems, glass jewelry and more. |
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Gallery 135
G-135 blends food, art, retail & live entertainment into one unique social space. The G-135 loft boasts 3500sqft of open ceiling space with pristine water views & a city chic feel comparable to anything you’d find in New York, London or Miami. G-135 houses some of Bermuda’s finest & most unique retail & artistic items and presents them in a fun, upscale environment. Come enjoy a coffee, a fine wine or baked treat from our gourmet cafe or just relax, surf the web & listen to some ‘TUNE’. Day or night G-135 is Bermuda’s PLACE TO BE!! |
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Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
The Foundation was started in 1987 by its Director Tom Butterfield, who recognized that a unique body of artwork could be compiled to form a collection that would one day gain worldwide recognition. The new Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is now open. Today, over one thousand pieces make up the collection (currently valued at over $7 million), including three works by Winslow Homer, as well as pieces by Georgia O’Keeffe, Charles Demuth, Marsden Hartley, Albert Gleizes and Ogden Pleissner. Other artists in the collection affirm the influence Bermuda’s beauty has had on the worldwide art scene. Open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. |
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Nicholas Lusher Antiques & Fine Art
Nicholas Lusher is a Bermuda-based dealer with nearly 30 years experience in the Trade. Having studied for a degree in Modern History at the University of London, England, he is additionally Sotheby’s Institute trained and has kept up his education in Art at NYU and Pratt Institute also in New York. He is arguably the most knowledgeable dealer in international art markets in Bermuda and is known to many colleagues in the US and the UK where he regularly visits and attends Fairs on the yearly Art circuit, dealers and auction houses. |
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Walker Christopher
Walker Christopher Ltd. showcases Bermuda’s most interesting fine jewelry. In addition to our own handmade creations, we feature eclectic pieces from around the world: Italian gold, Tahitian pearls, Australian opal and African fancy colored diamonds. We also specialize in custom design coin jewelry using treasure coins and ancient coins dating back to 550BC featuring historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. Located at 9 Front Street, Hamilton. 441-295-1466 |