Behind Bahamas booth, Bahamian artist Lyndera Hall looks on as Adrian Kemp, Sr. Marketing Representative, BTO, Florida, assist a guest with a signup for a Bahamas Give-away to any Bahamasair destination (donated by Bahamasair ltd.) and an original painting donated by Hall.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – November 5, 2018 – The works of young Bahamian artist, Lyndera Hall, were recently displayed in The Islands Of The Bahamas booth during the Las Olas outdoor art event in the arts district of downtown, Fort Lauderdale.
The young artist, who was also in attendance in The Bahamas booth along with the Bahamas Tourist Office (BTO), Florida marketing team, had the opportunity to see her work being appreciated by the thousands that strolled through the area over the two- day weekend of the popular art show. Hall was one of some 200 artists whose works were displayed, offering at prices varying from $5.00 to $50,000.00.
Hall’s appearance at the show was sponsored by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism as a part of their booth to showcase The Bahamas and all that it has to offer.
Tina Lee, the BTO’s District Manager, said that having the young artist expose her work at the international event was an ideal opportunity for The Bahamas to display its culture front and center.
“It allowed us to show that The Bahamas has beautiful beaches, awesome weather, luxurious hotels and exciting events, but also world class art as a part of our unique culture,” she said.
The Bahamas’ involvement at the Fair was primarily to generate exposure for the country, as the show has been dubbed “the biggest cultural arts event in a relaxed outdoor venue” in the South Florida community.
District Manager Lee noted that being a part of the show provided a major forum for the work of the young Bahamian artist to be showcased and exposed to Floridians as well as inbound travelers to Florida.
The young artist, who shared that she has been painting for less than two years, said that exhibiting her work at the show was an advantageous and encouraging experience. She expressed gratitude to The Bahamas Tourist Office for the opportunity. She also provided one of her pieces to the marketing team to be included as a part of a special grand prize of a pair of roundtrip tickets to any Bahamasair destination that was being offered in a drawing at The Bahamas booth.
