Artists, art galleries feel pandemic crunch
Sunday 9 May 2021
In this file photo, patrons view a collection of paintings by artist Sarah Beckett at Arnim's Art Gallery in February. - Roger Jacob
The pandemic has been difficult for people in the art scene in TT and the latest restrictions have forced galleries to close completely.
On May 3 in a press conference at the Diplomatic Centre in St Ann’s, the Prime Minister announced that, up to May 23, only essential businesses, such as supermarkets, pharmacies and hardwares, could remain open from 6am to 8 pm.
Lisa Leid, manager of Horizons Art Gallery, on Mucurapo Road, Port of Spain said since the beginning of the year, the gallery had virtual exhibitions.