THIS SATDY!! Come support or participate at the Hope-N-Mic!

The Chewstick Foundation wants to thank YOU for your support during the difficult time since the July 21st fire. Please join us for an exciting evening at The Club on Bermudiana Road. The night will kick off with a Gratitude Reception, including a complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvres, with live music provided by the Pharaoh Jazz Band. After the Reception, stick around and enjoy or participate in the first official Open-Mic Jam Session since the fire!

DATE: Saturday, Dec.10, 2016
RECEPTION: 7pm – 9pm
OPEN-MIC: 9pm – 12am
LOCATION: The Club, 12 Bermudiana Road, Hamilton
COST: FREE (donations appreciated ; )
Sponsored by The Bermuda Tourism Authority

FIRE Exhibition Artists

Meet the artists who have contributed artwork for the Chewstick FIRE Exhibition & Art Auction, opening Wednesday October 19th at CHUBB Gallery!

Support the Chewstick Foundation by buying a piece of original artwork by these talented local artists.

FIRE Exhibition & Art Auction | CHUBB Gallery | Opens Oct 19

 Auction Preview

Our auction catalogue is now available, generously designed and printed by Rhona Emmerson of AAC Saatchi & Saatchi.

Click here to download the catalogue

OPENING RECEPTION Wednesday, October 19, 2016 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CHUBB Gallery The CHUBB Gallery, located at the CHUBB Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton is open to the public weekdays from 10am – 4pm. Please call 295 5200 for group arrangements. Due to Hurricane Nicole, the Opening Reception at CHUBB Gallery has been postponed to Wednesday, October 19.

MEET THE ARTISTS

CHUBB and The Chewstick Foundation (“Chewstick”) called for artists to participate in the FIRE Exhibition & Art Auction fundraiser in support of The Chewstick Foundation (Registered Charity #857), whose mission is to empower storytelling, creative expression and social justice to enrich youth, arts, culture and community. The exhibition will feature original artwork by local and international artists of all mediums; alongside Chewstick archival photos, footage and artifacts salvaged from the fire that destroyed The Chewstick Culture Hub on July 21, 2016.

All professional or aspiring artists were invited and encouraged to help raise awareness and funds to keep Chewstick alive by submitting new or previous artwork that represents what Chewstick means to you.

Support the Chewstick Foundation by buying a piece of original artwork by these talented local artists.

 

The show will run until November 10, 2016.

For more information, please email fundraising@chewstick.org.

Sign up for the 2016 Fall Retreat – October 7-9 on Darrell’s Island

The Chewstick Foundation’s thrice annual Island Retreat program for 2016 concludes with the Fall Retreat, taking place Friday, October 7th through Sunday, October 9th 2016.

Here’s the link to sign up!

The Retreat programme is now in its sixth year and has met and surpassed its purpose to bring people together to connect, to learn and to have fun while appreciating the epic beauty of Bermuda. If  you are a person who likes to tell stories, dance, play dominoes, swim, paint or pontificate on  life with others, the retreat is for you! If you simply need a moment of pause from the daily demands of work and home life take the chance to unwind and maybe learn something as well. In addition to participant-led break out sessions, there is free time to reflect and to get inspired by the beautiful surroundings, activities such as hair braiding, Bocce (Chewstick’s official game), fishing (provide own equipment) and the Retreat fireside where participants are encouraged to share a new skill, story, poem, song or anecdote and everyone gets to participate in the always fun, sing along vibe.

The price breakdown is as follows:

General: $250
Members: $175
Youth (ages 12-18):$125
Child (under 12): $50

 

The Standard VERY IMPORTANT Information 

Break-out Sessions are 1.5 to 2 hour workshops that offer insight into a variety of fields that all help participants to deepen personally and collectively. They are led by passionate people that want to share their fields of expertise and personal experience in a safe and organic environment. All attendees are invited (though not required) to submit a Break-out Session option for consideration, and everyone who attends is expected to bring a passion for learning and sharing. There are 3 Break-Out Sessions scheduled for each Retreat, with up to 9 options to choose from.

We don’t know who will attend well in advance, so it is difficult to let you know what each Retreat will offer specifically, but if you’d like to lead a session include a brief description in  the sign up form, we will let you know as soon as possible if yours has been accepted (there’s a discount for facilitators). Some useful information is below:

What do Participants Need to Bring?
The Retreats alternate between Ports Island and Paget Island, two of the most beautiful and fully equipped islands in Bermuda. Unlike traditional “camping”, each island is fully equipped with plenty of beds, full kitchen and dining areas and bathroom facilities –making this excursion quite the opposite of “roughing it”, but you still need to bring a few things.

Essentials:
Pillow, Bedding (fitted sheet & blanket), Sleeping Bag and/or something to keep you warm
Clothing (2 sets of day wear/night wear etc. recommended)
Sneakers, Sandals, Boots etc.
Pajamas
Swimsuit/Swim Shoes
Towel (bath and swim towels recommended)
Toiletries
Flashlight
Chair (if you don’t bring it, be prepared to sit on the ground!)
Camera
Plate/Bowl/Fork/Spoon/Butter knife/Cup/Water bottle
Good vibes
Optional:
Any snacks you may want
Any other tools you need for your craft (musical instruments, notepad, sketchbook, art supplies, etc.) If unsure, contact us for more information.
Lotion, sunscreen, hand sanitizer etc.
Bug repellent (though we haven’t had any problems with mosquitoes etc.)
Games (no electronic games please)

Please Do Not Bring:
Bad vibes
Portable game systems
Pets
Any illicit substances or materials
Anything you cannot carry yourself

Under 18
We are proud to be able to offer the opportunity for young people ages 6-18 to be able to attend and participate. The youngest will be taken care of by a child care provider away from the different workshops, while those willing and able to participate in deepening activities will be allowed to. Those under 18 will be required to get parental consent as well as an over 18 chaperone. If a chaperone cannot be identified we would be willing to ask other mature attendees if one would be able to be a personal chaperone for you. Please inquire well in advance if you will be bringing a child or if you need a chaperone.

Space is limited for this special event and we are inviting participants to take part in a journey along with roughly 50 participants for this tremendous, life-changing personal adventure. October 7-9 (the Fall Retreat) , participants will depart from Albouy’s Point on Friday evening at 6pm and return to the mainland on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm. Sign-ups can be made by phone on 292-2439 or by filling out the form. Cash or Credit Cards accepted; please make cheques payable to The Chewstick Foundation.