March is here! The month we traditionally celebrate women.
We celebrate women because we know they are the backbone of our country. They play a key role in the community.
First and foremost, women are caretakers. They perform the role of mother, wife, partner, organizer, breadwinner, disciplinarian, teacher, director and activist; in short, they wear many hats.
It follows, therefore, that women are very special people who deserve to be respected and celebrated not only during the month of March, but every day of the year. Let us strive to be a society where women are always respected and cherished.
YAF plays it part
For the past four years, Youlou Art Foundation (YAF) has been making an effort to celebrate women artists in the community during the month of March. This year there are plans to acknowledge women creatives. Three women artists have been invited to show their work at the Youlou Art Gallery. They are Alana Hudson, Zen Punnett and Mya Pope. These artists will be showing their work from March through the end of August.
To honour these three women, the gallery has planned an opening reception on Saturday, March 2 from 6-8 pm at the Youlou Art Centre, Indian Bay. During the reception there will be music in the form of drumming, light refreshments will be served and drinks will be on sale. The opening is free and open to the public.
Another event planned during the month of March is a craft fair for women craft makers. The craft fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 & 10 from 2 pm to 6 pm, at the Youlou Art Centre. Several crafters have been invited to show and sell their work and patrons can look forward to viewing and purchasing, among other items, locally made skin care products, crochet items, embroidery, jewelry, clothing and accessories, throw pillows, decorations for the home and condiments locally made. To be sure, there will be something for everyone.
‘Sip and Paint’
The need for women to bond and form community is vital. Youlou Arts continues to offer women opportunities to do just that.
This year during the month of March we are inviting women to form their own group to have a “Sip & Paint” event at the Centre at a reduced rate.
To do this, there must be a group/party of at least 5 people to have this event. Call the Centre and book a “Sip and Paint”. It’s a wonderful opportunity for women to come together, and relax, while making art.
“Vincy” people show your support! In order to make progress we need to support each other.
These planned activities will be taking place at the Youlou Art Centre, Indian Bay. The public is invited. Contact us for more info. Tel: 784 457 4493/WhatsApp: 784 497 7811; Email: [email protected].
Women of SVG, it’s time to rise up and bring about change. Come together and form a community. We are stronger when we come together.
Contributed by Camille Saunders-Musser
Youlou Arts Foundation
