Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj
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Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj also known as Raviji is a cultural innovator and community worker at the Hindu Prachar Kendra for over 30 years.
Mr. Kenwyn Crichlow
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Kenywyn Crichlow is a practicing studio artist who has participated in solo exhibitions in Trinidad and Tobago and internationally from 1981 to present. His paintings have been included in every major group exhibition of Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean fine art since 1985. Some of his work is a part of the treasured National Art Read More
Mr. Glendon Morris
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Glendon is the second of three sons of the legendary Ken Morris. He attended Barataria E.C. School and Osmond High School in San Juan. During the holiday periods in elementary school, as early as ten years old, he assisted his father, Ken Morris, with carnival costumes and began learning the art of copper sculpture. At Read More
Mentoring by the Masters 2016- Celebrating our Cultural Icons
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A specially selected group of Trinidad and Tobago’s leading cultural workers will assume the role of mentors as part of the fourth edition of the Mentoring by the Masters programme, which takes place from June to September, 2016. Visit here to apply to this year’s programme. The 2016 mentors are: Glendon Morris in Copper Arts Read More
Past Mentoring by the Masters participant publishes first novel
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Past Mentoring by the Masters participant Anna Levi has published her first novel, Madinah Girl with the UK publishing imprint Karnak House. Ms. Levi was one of the participants in our 2014 Literary Arts group who were mentored by award-winning novelist Earl Lovelace. This is just the beginning for Levi is currently at work on Read More
Mentoring by the Masters 2015 continues to produce fruit
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The recently concluded Mentoring by the Masters Programme 2015 continues to bear fruit. “Wire sculpting for Art Healing” is a project led by one of this year’s mentees in the Wire-Bending cohort, Mr. Antonio Butts. Mentor and Master wire-sculptor, Narcenio “Señor” Gomez is co-tutor for this venture. Set to take place from Nov 5th Read More
Culture Division reflects on the significance of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
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“Audiovisual documents, such as films, radio and television programmes, audio and video recordings, contain the primary records of the 20th and 21st centuries.” —UNESCO This year UNESCO’s theme for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is Archives at Risk: Protecting the World’s Identities. Celebrated on the 27 October annually, the observance has roots in a 1980 Read More
Mentoring by the Masters – Programme Overview
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Programme Overview Mrs. Ingrid Ryan-Ruben Director of Culture They often say that three times’ a charm and the Mentoring by the Masters Programme maintains our goal of providing the possibility for knowledge transfer to occur as an exchange of ideas and advice between accomplished and upcoming persons within the Creative and Cultural Sector. In vetting Read More
Mentoring by the Masters – Minister’s Message
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Dr. the Honourable Nyan Gadsby-Dolly Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts is honoured to present the third award ceremony for the Mentoring by the Masters Programme. The significance of knowledge transfer continues to resonate throughout this programme, as it allows for meaningful interactions Read More
Mentoring by the Masters 2015 Groups share their work as Training Sessions close
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The Songwriting cohort of the 2015 Mentoring by the Masters Programme showcased their musical compositions to a small audience of fellow participants, ministry officials and well-wishers at the Brown Cotton Theatre Building on Ana Street, Woodbrook on Saturday 19th September. The group has been under the mentorship of Winsford Devines and were eager to share Read More