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30 fabulous pieces on the auction block at the Endowment for the Performing Arts Gala Ball By Chakara Bennett ~ Guardian Intern: The 15th Annual Endowment for the Performing Arts Gala Ball is expected to be the event that is the talk of the town this year not only because it will be hosted at Government House or even because FoodArt by Cacique will present the food and decor but because an art piece from the late Brent Malone will be one of the pieces on the auction block courtesy of his daughter Marysa Malone. The event which takes place on Saturday at 7 p.m. is expected to be a soothing evening featuring great art and delicious food — appealing to both the eye and the mouth. Art in its many forms may truly be under-appreciated in The Bahamas but that is slowly changing with the persistent vision and help of a local group that has taken it upon itself to change the stigma about art and pursuing a formal education in it. The Endowment for the Performing Arts [EPA] is an association that was established in 1995 to raise money to support the development of the different areas of art locally. I.J. Miller, an aspiring fashion designer believes that the EPA came about because the interest in art was growing rapidly among the upcoming generation and the belief that no one could make it in art was growing old quickly as more and more opportunities were opening up and more people were actively trying to carve their own way in an industry very few believed in. "I've been in and out of the field for years because I could never get the support from my parents and family to pay for me to go to school. But this has been my dream and I have not let it go. So events like the ball are excellent ways to enlighten the public that art can work and is working in our society and we just need to help the young artist along. We can do so much to change our world with just a little creativity. So I am excited to go to the ball this year and hope that we have some tremendous support even if times are a bit down." Tracie Hoo-Glinton, a ball committee member says the event should really be the talk of the town because it will feature the best artists in their respective fields all in one place. "With this much creativity who can help but appreciate the finer things in life — if only for a few hours." However, she knows that there is so much more to do to get art on the map locally. Eleanor Whitely, chairperson of the event committee, says that even with the support over the years the EPA still has far to go to really make a mark on society. "Although we have been around for quite a while, many people in society have not heard about this, only those involved in the arts. Even so, it is not something exclusive from the rest of society. This is definitely something that persons with even just a little interest in art would find both entertaining and fulfilling." The evening will be made even more special with performances from the National Youth Choir under the direction of Cleophas Adderley. The most exciting part of the evening is expected to be the art auction, with 30 pieces from some of the most respected and talented artists in The Bahamas on the block. This includes paintings by favorites like Antonius Roberts, Chantal Bethel, Claudette Dean, Thierry Lamare, Dorman Stubs and Max Taylor. There will also be photography by Roland Rose and jewelry by Nadia Campbell. Also for the first time ceramics will also be a part of the display and pieces will be presented by Jessica Colebrook and Imogene Walkine. While most of the money made from the auction will go toward the EPA, a portion will also go toward the artists which will be a means to support and encourage local artists even more. It will also push younger artists to improve and nurture their craft so that their work can also be a part of the auction one day. Hoo-Glinton says that it is because of events like these that many young artists can pursue their artistic dreams no matter where they lead. She says because the organization is not specific to what it supports, many avenues of art have been able to be explored.
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