MANDEVILLE, Manchester — The 22nd Mandeville Art Fair was opened on Thursday night at the St John Bosco Boys' Home auditorium in Hatfield.
The event, which featured the best of Jamaican art and is to raise funds for needy charities, attracted patrons from Mandeville and the wider society.
Felix Nunura and his sister Gia from Peru, out for the evening.
Artist Mikhail Webster (right), who had eight pieces on show, with Dr Ryan Knott. (Then) Ranger Security’s Karen Lewis hard at work.
George Gordon enjoying the evening with his wife Sue.
Father Paul Ruttle (right) and Jennifer Groves
Chas E Ramson sales representatives Andree Smith and Paul Blackwood.
Two children at Sunday School — a Mikhail Webster piece.
Sister Gabriel (left) and Sister Rita
A piece by Mark Bell.
Painter Bunny Hewitt, who uses the pseudonym N H Wince, with his picture of the Mandeville Market. (PHOTOS: GREGORY BENNETT)
Mandeville Art Fair Committee member Pauline Russell
Staff member of St Vincent Strambi Catholic High School in St Elizabeth, Brother James Wallace (left) and Richard Ward.
An Andy Ballentine piece
Approximately 80 artists presented their work at the fair which was extended to Friday and Saturday, organisers say.
A Scholarship Fund valued at $150,000 and named in honour of deceased Mandeville businesswoman Julie Lyn is each year awarded to a student of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts based on revenue from the art fair.
The 2013 awardee will be final year student Marvin Thompson.
Guests were treated to cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and drinks from the J Wray and Nephew, Lascelles Wines and Spirits and Chas E Ramson bars.
First Global Financial Services was the major sponsor on the opening night.
The event, which featured the best of Jamaican art and is to raise funds for needy charities, attracted patrons from Mandeville and the wider society.
Felix Nunura and his sister Gia from Peru, out for the evening.
Artist Mikhail Webster (right), who had eight pieces on show, with Dr Ryan Knott. (Then) Ranger Security’s Karen Lewis hard at work.
George Gordon enjoying the evening with his wife Sue.
Father Paul Ruttle (right) and Jennifer Groves
Chas E Ramson sales representatives Andree Smith and Paul Blackwood.
Two children at Sunday School — a Mikhail Webster piece.
Sister Gabriel (left) and Sister Rita
A piece by Mark Bell.
Painter Bunny Hewitt, who uses the pseudonym N H Wince, with his picture of the Mandeville Market. (PHOTOS: GREGORY BENNETT)
Mandeville Art Fair Committee member Pauline Russell
Staff member of St Vincent Strambi Catholic High School in St Elizabeth, Brother James Wallace (left) and Richard Ward.
An Andy Ballentine piece
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A Scholarship Fund valued at $150,000 and named in honour of deceased Mandeville businesswoman Julie Lyn is each year awarded to a student of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts based on revenue from the art fair.
The 2013 awardee will be final year student Marvin Thompson.
Guests were treated to cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and drinks from the J Wray and Nephew, Lascelles Wines and Spirits and Chas E Ramson bars.
First Global Financial Services was the major sponsor on the opening night.