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President's Message
The Caribbean Culture
Centre
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UTech
Art and Theatre Ensemble |
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Given the high standard
that the UTech Art and Theatre Ensemble has achieved over the last few
years, they have been in high demand for most if not all major cultural,
ceremonial and formal events/activities taking place at the University.
The ensemble is made up of UTech students from both the elective and the
extracurricular classes who are being professionally trained and exposed
to develop professional traits in order to perform. The UTech Drummers,
for instance, are featured at various events, one of which was a brunch
held in collaboration with Lillian’s and JTB to upbeat marketing of the
Sculpture Park.
Drama – Students have
achieved a wealth of knowledge and confidence by way of the nature of
the productions they are required to participate in. For example, the
Drama elective give them the chance to gain experience from workshops
conducted at the centre. Sheryl- Lee Ralph and Tyne Daly hosted two of
note.
Music – The choir has
developed into a highly professional group, well demanded by the
University at large and the neighboring community. They are constantly
being requested to conduct performances in all types of events.
The Choir not only
performs for Orientation week, Graduation and other formal events at the
University, they get to showcase their talents for various personalities
and external functions. To note they were requested to perform for the
Ambassador of USA, Sue Cobb and Dr. Cheryl Holder at a Women’s
leadership Initiative function. Students therefore, have gotten the
opportunity to develop self-confidence, while learning to grasp the
rudiments of theatre production and all it entails.
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Tours/Rental of Caribbean Sculpture Park
The Caribbean Sculpture
Park is one of its kind in the English speaking Caribbean. That being
the case, it is in demand from not only educational institutions
(schools and universities for its educational purposes), the National
Gallery of Jamaica for its artistic and creative presence and
sensibility and UNESCO for its stage/theatre accommodations. For
instance it was the venue for the launching of the TV programme “Our
Voices” (26/03/03). Individuals who simply want to experience the
wholesomeness of the space as they interact with the sculptures present
also request the Sculpture Park.
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Paid/Adult Digital Photography Classes
A digital photography
programme for adults is also offered on Saturdays during the semesters,
but this has been dormant for some time now. It is our hope that this
programme will be reactivated for January 2005 given that specific space
requirements are met.
This programme, along
with the Tomorrow’s Children Programme, is offered to the public and is
an income-generating source for the Centre for the Arts.
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Rental of Centre and Sale of Products
The Centre, given its
location and its charm, is usually requested for rental for small
functions and public events. The University community usually requests
the use of the Centre and its equipment, such as the Congo drums and
chairs. However, given the appropriateness of the event, the Centre is
available for rental by independent groups and individuals after
satisfying specific conditions such as damage insurance etc. The Centre
has on sale items that can be kept as memorabilia such as decorated
placemats, framed miniature posters of the Caribbean Sculpture Park and
artwork by some of Jamaica’s prominent artists/painters.
Information
- Online
Registration
- Others
Administrative
Staff
- Director, Art and
Culture – Mrs. Pat Ramsay
- Administrative
Assistant to Director – Ms. Trisha Brown
- Administrative
Support – Oya Kujichagulia
- Administrative
Support – Ms. Josephine Barnett
- Contact: (876)
927-1680-8 ext. 2089,3200,3201.
Fax : (876) 977-1626
E-mail :
culture@utech.edu.jm
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