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JAMAICAN-CANADIAN FEATURED BY CBC ARTS

 

CBC Arts names Jamaican-Canadian Clement Virgo one of the architects of Black filmmaking in Canada.

 

Virgo is a highly accomplished and prolific writer, director, and producer owner of the production company Conquering Lion Pictures. His credits include more than 150 film and TV episodes, book-to-film adaptations, and prestigious awards from around the globe. His first feature film “Rude” won critical acclaim as the first film to be entirely shot by black Canadian filmmakers. He was also an early member of the Black Film and Video Network BFVN, comprised of black film and TV professionals, a lobby and advocacy group that is one of the most powerful in the industry, giving a voice to creatives in the black community.

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This month of August marks two significant anniversaries for Jamaica: Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6).

The National Gallery of Jamaica will once again be hosting its educational workshop Writivity: How to Look at Artwork.

► Men in Art - October 2023

Calling all Artists! The Sky Gallery invites you to submit your best works for showcase during our 2023 exhibition season at theskygalleryja.com/exhibitionapply.

Starting July 9, the National Gallery of Jamaica will expand opening hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This means that visitors may view the Gallery's permanent exhibitions that include the Edna

The NGJ Open Call 2023 exhibition invites Jamaican artists to compete for a chance to showcase their visual works via a group exhibition.

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