ART SENSE

Women In Art Organization of Trinidad and Tobago pays tribute to member artist Valerie Belgrave, a brilliant academic, artist, author and social activist, who died on August 23rd, nine years ago. Valerie's impact on the civil rights movement on the local and international stage has been memorialized in the documentary, Ninth Floor.

When creativity meets purpose, transformation happens. This was the vision driving the recent cultural exchange between Trinidad and Tobago and Panama. The exchange, part of the Diplomacia Cultural project, saw Trinidadian students presenting their artwork inspired by Panama’s history, people, and vibrant cultural sites, from the historic Casco Viejo to the Museum of the Mola and the Miraflores Visitor Center.

Pop-up markets have been a new and thrilling venture for me, and I’ve truly embraced the experience for so many reasons.

As one of the featured artists, I felt honored to be part of this celebration of culture and creativity.

Vidya's story begins with the familiar artist's struggle - a family's discouragement and their belief that art is not a viable career path.

Yes, today was the al fresco session down at the St Madeline Golf Club where a big golfing tournament was taking place.

Within the vibrant landscapes of Trinidad and Tobago, artist, Karen Sylvester, is a beacon of creativity and resilience.

Happy World Art Day to you lovely ladies in the local art community! Today we celebrate one of our young artists, Judah Crichlow.

Among the things that bind are those universal themes that affect most humans... the weather, love, death, things we share in common......

Today we highlight the works of two of members – Avie Bacchus-Hopkins and Askala George -as they nurture young artists in Tobago High School

"Queen of the Blue" is now hanging in the gallery of the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate in Miami for our 60th Independence Art Exhibition.

Sonia is a self-taught artist with a keen interest in preserving the history of Trinidad and Tobago through art.

In her artist statement, Luk Pat describes her art as a celebration of “the abundance we already have around us and within us”

In 2006, Virginia’s art tutor invited her to a short Art Course that introduced her to Pablo Picasso and George Braque's cubism.