Art for the Parks Returns to Abaco January 24-26, 2014

Dion Lewis specializes in Bahamian scenes. His paintings allow you to take a piece of The Bahamas home with you. PHOTO CREDIT: Bahamas National Trust.
Dion Lewis specializes in Bahamian scenes. His paintings allow you to take a piece of The Bahamas home with you. PHOTO CREDIT: Bahamas National Trust.

Proceeds to Benefit the Preservation of Abaco’s Six National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

In January, some of the most celebrated Bahamian artists will gather at Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina to share the beauty of their work while protecting the beauty of the Bahamas.  Now in its 5th year, the Art for the Parks Festival will take place January 24 – 26, 2014 in collaboration between Abaco Beach Resort, the Bahamas National Trust and corporate sponsors. Over 30 artists and craftsman will exhibit providing both residents and visitors a unique opportunity to view and purchase artwork, while raising awareness and funding for the preservation of Abaco’s six national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Event attendees will enjoy viewing and purchasing works in all mediums including oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, handcrafted wood products, dazzling jewelry and incredible fabric art.  Art for the Parks commences with a cocktail reception and silent auction and continues through the weekend with musical entertainment, local cuisine, an interactive children’s arts and crafts tent, chalk art competition, live art demonstrations by select artists as well as a Heritage Tent with live demonstrations and history workshops about the region.

Art for the Parks opens on Friday, January 24 from noon – 3 p.m. with the gala opening at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, January 26 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years of age.

The host site, Abaco Beach Resort, is offering an Arts for the Parks Special starting at $483 per person based on double occupancy. The package includes oceanfront accommodations for two nights, round-trip airfare for two from Nassau, daily breakfast for two, guided nature tour in search of the Abaco parrot, complimentary admission to Art for the Parks on Friday, January 24.

For more information on Arts in the Park, visit the Arts for the Parks Abaco Facebook page; for information on Abaco Beach Resort’s Arts for the Parks package, visit www.AbacoBeachResort.com.