The Artiverse Gallery
- Andrea King
- Oct 14, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 31, 2024
The Artiverse Gallery, established in 2022, stands as Barbados' pioneering virtual art gallery, marking a significant evolution in the island's cultural landscape. Through its innovative platform, Artiverse seeks to achieve these three primary objectives:
Access and Inclusivity: By transcending physical limitations, Artiverse aims to democratize access to art. It’ll open opportunities for local and international audiences to engage with Barbadian art, regardless of geographic location or mobility constraints.
Promotion of Barbadian Artists: The gallery serves as a vital platform for showcasing the diverse talents of Barbadian artists. It supports emerging and established artists by providing a dedicated space to exhibit their work, fostering local artistic pride, international recognition from collectors and curators and earn an income from their work.
Education and Engagement: Beyond exhibition, Artiverse is committed to fostering educational initiatives. It enriches public understanding of art through virtual tours, artist talks, and educational resources, promoting dialogue and appreciation for Barbadian art and culture.
Through these objectives, The Artiverse Gallery not only redefines the traditional gallery experience but also strengthens Barbados' cultural identity on a global stage. View The Artiverse Gallery’s first exhibition, ‘Artphoria1! Whatever you need art to be…’curated by volunteer arts students at The Barbados Community College.
The second exhibition Artphoria2! is also available to view online.
