On Saturday, 11 June, 2005,
the Foundation for Art & Culture presented the awards for the
2004 Dia di
Arte (Day of Art). First, second, and third place were given
in categories which included painting and handicrafts. The
presentation, given in both Papiamentu and English, was presented
at the Cinnamon
Art Gallery by Mrs. Emma Sint Jago and Mr. Peter Silberie, both board members of
the foundation.
In the painting category, Linda
Richter, Jake
Richter,
and Avy Benhamron of the
Cinnamon Art Gallery received first place, Manuela Winklaar
received second place, and Rosalba Figaroa received third place.In the handicrafts category, Carmen Thode
received first place, Diana Winklaar received second place, and Thelma
De Palm received third place.
To view some of the works of art which won
the 2004 awards, visit www.cinnamonartgallery.org.
This year, the 13th
Annual Dia di
Arte will take place from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM on 3
July, 2005 in Wilhelmina Park, and will feature the youth of Bonaire. Children
will have the opportunity to come and paint, make handicrafts, sing,
or dance together with Bonaire's unique artists. Reserve
the day of 3 July to come and enjoy the festivities with the
people and visitors of Bonaire.
For
a small island, Bonaire can boast of having an active artist community
with many diverse and distinctive styles. Wander
among the various booths to see one-of-a-kind handicrafts and
paintings, which will be available for sale. Enjoy kuminda
krioyo (local food) and beverages. In the evening, enjoy "Showtime" with
winners of the Caribbean Gospel Festival, Tio Roly, Pamela, Raul, and
many other artists. This truly will be a day dedicated
to Bonaire's art and culture!To sign up to exhibit at Dia di Arte,
contact Treasurer Daisy Silberie at 790-2807, Mary Tjin A Sjoe at 791-6285,
Eduard Santaris at 786-2678, Edwin Martijn at 786-8400, or the foundation's
president, Emma Sint Jago at 786-6420.
Story and photos by Susan M. Davis, NetTech, N.V. |
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