Rosie Cameron opened The Spencer Cameron Art Gallery, nearly thirty years ago with friend and fellow artist Kate Spencer. After a couple moves, Rosie bought a building at the heart of St. Kitts historic district on North Independence Square. At this location, a fine example of Georgian architecture which boasts a two storey wooden structure with a solid stone cellar, she has shown not only her work but that of many other local and regional artists.
Now, years after operating solely, she has decided the time has come to share this location with other artists and artisans. She first spoke with me about it earlier this year, 2009. We met quite a few times and honestly, at times I wondered whether this would work. In large part this would be a great move both on her part and that of the artists given the economic times facing the globe today. So using the well know mantra UNITY IS STRENGTH, we are forging ahead. We look forward to many of our visitors and locals, finding us there.
Rosie will continue to show her works of art on the top floor of the building.
Glass Island, who produces art using glass fusion embraced the initiative. Leonie, a former employee, now owner believes in the ability of her product to attract clients to its new location on the first floor at Spencer Cameron Building.
Sugar Mill Gallery, owned by local artist Leonie Warner-Young, also moved into a room nearby. Paintings, ceramics and pottery by Leonie, as well paintings by her friend Sally will be available.
Sandwiched between the aforementioned two, is yours truly, Carla Astaphan, who finally decided that The Potter’s House Gallery, at the beautifully finished pottery pieces it is known for, will definitely be a great addition to this venture.
The St. Kitts Crafthouse which produces a variety of craft will set up a retail outlet on the top floor next to Spencer Cameron gallery.
Well, with a couple spaces still available we may see an artist or two, maybe a small café at Spencer Cameron Building.
See you there!!
Carla Astaphan
Potter/ writer/Coldwellbanker Sales Associate
At my booth during the expo.
Visitors to my booth appreciating the items.
A grouping of three votive candle holders in red,green and yellow with black designs.
The green vase
Incense oil burner
I played with a new design on a group of three plates various sizes.
nesting set of bowls
Oh great eyes! Vase red, green and yellow
I followed my instincts and decided to concentrate mainly on candleholders in three different sizes as a set. Thanks to an idea given to me last year by Lynn Nelson. As it turned out, my booth was next to a wonderful lady from St. Maarten who makes candles. She quite liked the pieces and encouraged her mom, who, like her owns a shop on St. Maarten. Between the two of them they took most of my pieces, especially the votive candle holders.
