NEWS: Art Rules Aruba-Bo Mes Sa! (Everybody Beautiful)

     

                                            

     

     

We introduced you to the Pancake Gallery brain child that is, Arts Rule Aruba, a while ago. However; since then the two week workshop has finally gone into full swing and judging my the pictures, the lucky kids of Aruba can expect nothing short of an epic experience.

With master classes taught by a team of international art representatives, the project aims to bring the arts and its many facets to the forefront of Arubian education, in a way that will surely leave an untimely stain on the island.

Social writers have supported Arts Rule Aruba  since the very beginning of its existence, so we wish the Pancake gallery crew nothing but success with the project.

Bo Mes Sa!

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VIDEO: Art Rules Aruba Promo Video

A few months ago Social Writers introduced you to 'Art Rules Aruba'( click here to read the post) , a creative arts program, offering the youths of Aruba the chance to explore the arts in its entirety . The Pancake Gallery seems to be going from strength to strength which is perfectly demonstrated in their new promo video. The program looks brilliant and is a sneak peak of what the kids of Aruba can look forward to in July, when it all kicks off.

Check out the promo video and let us know your thoughts?






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Pancake Gallery- Art Rules Aruba!

What happens when the desire to unite an international collective of art representatives becomes less of a vision and more of a reality? The Pancake Gallery is born.

Founded in 2007 by Dutch twins, Ira-sharay Kip and Ayra-Anandra Kip, the Pancake Gallery strives to accomplish one goal, "integrating and connecting international arts communities" and by enlisting the help of art enthusiasts across the globe, including musicians, DJ's, directors, actors, dancers and visual artists,the Pancake Gallery identifies itself as a catalyst for the arts with the spirit of a devout art activist.

Since it's establishment, PG has connected cities around the world, through producing an array of projects, ranging from theatre productions, exhibitions, parties and the rest( click here for 'Instrumental bank Holiday' blog post) , however; with the newly launched 'Pancake Gallery Foundation' based in the hidden jewel of the Caribbean, Aruba, Art Rules Aruba is its first project and is a step closer to awakening the world to a new kind of art community.

Bridging the many facets of arts and culture; theatre, dance, photography, fashion, dj-ing, rap& poetry, the Art Rules Aruba Art Directors ( a mixture of international artists and local professionals) will yield an innovative platform for students to enhance their creativity in a way that has never been done before. As expected, such a unique concept has not gone unnoticed and has garnered the attention of Coco cola who is proudly sponsoring the new project and has sparked the interest of MTV.Think, with a possible collaboration in the pipeline.

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Instrumental Carnival Bank Holiday Special!

If there was ever an instrumental carnival bank holiday special to get excited about, this one was it by far. Hosted at the Westbury in Kilburn, bank holiday Sunday saw the return of yet another Uprock and Pancake Gallery collaboration and like always it was a night served with the freshest music, drizzled with a euphoric vibe.

If you're a true Hip hop fiend or just like to be in the company of good music, you most definitely would have come across the Uprock sound system, but merge that together with a guest US DJ like the highly respected DJ Waajeed from the Hip hop trio,The Platnum Pied Pipers and expect to be marvelled.

DJ Wajeed who has also lent a helping hand to the extraordinaire that was J Dilla and Slum Village, gave the London crowd a taste of how they do it back home in Detroit and by 12.00am, judging by the response of the amped crowd, they had no complaints. Escorting the tribe of Westbury-ites back in time through music, the Detroit native had everyone high, not on the high grade, but on the raw, unapologetic, ingenious that is Hip hop where classics such as 'F*ck The Police' were welcomed and chanted in unison.

Celebrating their first year anniversary, the Pancake Gallery crew had DJ Switch from the Netherlands represent them in true Dutch style, and the humble guy that I had once glimpsed sitting in the corner, transformed into an uncontrollable music ruffian, spinning out 80's and 90's classics ranging from Cameo to Michael Jackson to my favourite B.I.G, having no mercy whatsoever on my sore dancing feet.



Although Om'mas from the creative duo Sa Ra was on the bill to DJ,he unfortunately was unable to make it. But my brief disappointment was short lived as the night overall was simply dope!
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