10th Charman Prize Art Opening At Masterworks

The Charman Prize is a distinctive art competitiveness and exhibition impressed by Bermuda, held biennially at the Museum. Founded to honor and aid neighborhood and resident artists, it is sponsored by patron, Mr. John Charman, a distinguished figure in regional and international company, and avid art collector.

“The Masterworks Museum would like to in particular thank Mr. Charman, for his ongoing patronage and motivation to the visual arts. Each other yr, his help enables Bermuda’s neighborhood of artists, here and abroad, as very well as their close friends, relatives and art fanatics to come with each other and assistance art and artists of Bermuda,” a spokesperson explained.

John Charman states, “I am once once more delighted to see how our excellent community of artists proceeds to surprise, inspire and delight us all. The uncertain world-wide landscape of the earlier two many years was highlighted by this year’s concept, “Bermuda, Our Island, In a Altering Globe,” picked to persuade artists to look at each what has changed, and what persists, on our lovely Island. Our practical experience of “change” is multifaceted, ad this year’s artists have illustrated that simple fact, highlighting individual, historical and cultural tales in their get the job done.”

Risa Hunter, Director, states, “This Charman Prize, in its tenth 12 months, reminds us the moment yet again of the creativity, energy, and talent of our artists, and why exhibitions like this are so valuable to the group. Because its inception, the Charman Prize has been an anchor opposition and exhibition in Bermuda, allowing us as viewers and members to replicate on our personal and shared experiences and link with our island heritage. And this past year, following numerous difficulties, artwork has extra so than at any time been a guidepost for artists to examine what it signifies to are living a human existence, to express their exceptional voices, and to provide ideas together.”

“There are 5 successful classes for the Charman Prize, with full prize monies of $18,000. The classes are, Design and style and Composition, Use of Elements, Distinctive and Convincing Design and style, and Inspiration, each individual getting $2,500, and the over-all Charman Prize Winner who receives $10,000.

“The Charman Prize will open to the public on Monday October 11, at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.”

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