Well . . .there are! “Haitian jungle paintings” originated from the Centre d’Art d’Haïti, an arts movement founded in 1944 known for artists who practiced “la peinture naïve.” Artwork from Centre d’Art d’Haïti of is full of vivid colors, imaginative composition, and whimsy, often depicting imaginary jungles. Why […]
Our recent sunny weather brought on the smell of barbecues throughout Portland neighborhoods. So…around the picnic table we found ourselves looking up the etymology of “BBQ” – and guess what? Its roots are Haitian! The Taino people, the original residents of the Island of Hispaniola, cooked fish and […]
Grace Art Camp just won the 2019 Best Summer Camp for Arts & Craft in the recent NW Kids Magazine competition, sponsored by Trackers Earth. Readers voted for their favorite camp in each category. Thank you for all of your support! This wonderful recognition comes at a time we […]
This month While Rome Burns welcomes the fabulous Swamp Thang to the Mississippi Pizza Pub stage along with opening act Root Cellar Duo. we’re raising funds to help support Grace Institute’s scholarship program for Grace Art Camp campers. Sunday May 26, 5 – 7 PM Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge 3552 N. Mississippi […]
Grace Art Camp Studio Artists for Krik? Krak! Stories from Haiti recently met to exchange ideas and plans about the stories, history, and arts and crafts of Haiti and found a feast awaiting them. What better way to start the process than with a home-cooked, made-from-scratch, Haitian meal prepared […]
