From November 6 -16, the Ministry of Education (MoE) for the second consecutive year will host an art exhibition foregrounding the work of students and teachers of Visual Art at the National Gallery of Art, Castellani House. Writing in the Visual Art Magazine, produced to coincide with the exhibition, Visual Art Officer within the MoE Lori Ann Jacobs said that 2024 has thus far been a year of “tremendous growth and transformation for Visual Arts education in Guyana.” This has included continued upgrades of the Visual Art classrooms’ personnel, materials, and equipment. Relative to personnel, 20 Visual Arts teachers from Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 are currently undergoing specialised training in Leathercraft, Ceramics, Painting, Graphic Design, and Textile Design. This follows the training 13 teachers received in Leathercraft, Ceramics, and Textile Design in June 2024. Jacobs wrote, “These educators are honing their skills in an environment that prioritises the preservation of traditional techniques while embracing modern artistic innovations, which are essential for better curriculum implementation in Visual Arts.
Breaking boundaries
