King Charles and Queen Camilla View Local Artwork at Government House
Halo Foundation exhibition showcases the progress of artists supported through its training programme and international partnerships.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla viewed an exhibition of local artwork during their recent visit to Government House, highlighting the creative development of participants in the Halo Foundation’s art programme.
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Dame Sandra Williams welcomed Their Majesties to the newly renovated building, where the specially curated exhibition formed the opening part of their tour.
The display featured work by participants in the foundation’s annual Christmas Art Competition and its subsequent Art Training and Development Programme, delivered in partnership with the United Kingdom’s Royal Drawing School and the Jumby Bay Fund.
Now in its fifth year, the programme brings together teachers, students, artists and art enthusiasts from across Antigua and Barbuda, providing opportunities to strengthen their skills and explore different approaches to the visual arts.
Halo Foundation Public Relations Officer Cuthbert Forbes led the exhibition tour, explaining how the selected pieces reflected participants’ progress through professional instruction, mentorship and access to creative resources.
According to the foundation, the artwork demonstrated the artists’ exploration of new techniques, mediums and materials, some of which they had encountered for the first time through the programme.
The presentation connected individual works to tell a broader story of artistic discovery, perseverance and personal development.
At the conclusion of the tour, King Charles expressed his appreciation for the presentation, the foundation said. He particularly commended the storytelling and the way the pieces had been linked to form a cohesive narrative.
The Halo Foundation described the royal visit as a proud milestone for the participating artists and an opportunity to bring national creativity to an international audience.
It said the occasion reinforced its commitment to youth development, education, cultural preservation and the advancement of the creative arts.
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