Alice Yard

Alice Yard is an art space in the Woodbrook area of Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad. Many artists of all types, from musicians to photographers to performers to visual artists and beyond have worked, played, and performed there. Most notably, Alice Yard is home to 12 The Band.
History
Alice Yard was begun by Sean Leonard, and according to the website, "This was once the house of architect Sean Leonard’s great-grandmother. Four generations of children played and imagined in this yard, and now Leonard continues this tradition. Alice Yard is a space for creative experimentation, collaboration, and improvisation."
Alice Yard was also host to Friday night "Conversations in the Yard", until certain complication arose. Conversations was begun by Sheldon Holder and was a venue in which someone of expertise in a specific field (usually art related) led a discussion. These Conversations were open to all and became fairly popular in Port of Spain.
The Artists

The list of artists, musicians and bands associated with Alice Yard is long and complex. Some rehearse there, others perform, still others simply facilitate the art of others, so the complete list may take time and constant updating.
Artists include:
12 the Band,
3Canal,
Adele Todd,
Adam Williams,
Alicia Milne,
Alison Hinds,
Alixandar Morle,
Annie Paul,
Blue Culture,
Brendan Tang,
Cabezon,
Canboulay,
Christine Healey,
Christopher Cozier,
Chromatics,
Dave Williams,
Edward Bowen,
Elspeth Duncan,
Erin Caner,
Fuego Latino,
The Generals,
Gerard Gaskin,
Greta Mendez,
Gyazette,
Haben Abraham,
Irénée Shaw,
Jabari Cook,
Jaime Lee Loy,
Jason Winter-Roach,
jointpop,
Justine Hosein,
Ken "Professor" Philmore,
Kishan Munroe,
Mario Lewis,
Mark Franco,
Marlon Darbeau,
Marlon Rouse,
Max Hattler,
Moyenne,
Neila Ebanks,
Nicholas Laughlin,
Nicole Awai,
Nikolai Noel,
The Nylon Pool,
The Orange Sky,
Palladin Project,
Philip Nanton,
Robert Young,
Rodell Warner,
Rubadiri Victor,
Sabrina Charran,
Sean Leonard,
The Sean Thomas Trio,
Sheldon Holder,
Sheena Rose,
Silverstar,
The Sky is Falling,
Stephanie Kalloo,
Steve Ouditt,
Thea Button,
Theron Shaw,
Ugochukwu Bright Eke,
Wendell McShine,
Witch of the Bell Tower.
Press
Article by Mariel Brown on "Conversations in the Yard", from Caribbean Beat, May/June 2008:
Report on Barbadian artist Sheena Rose's Town, from the Trinidad Guardian, 14 June, 2009:
The Boston Globe: "There are vibrant intelligentsia throughout the Caribbean; the image of partying parrotheads was cultivated for the tourist trade. As countries reinvest in their histories and cultures, fresh entertainments are everywhere. A sampling from tiny Tobago: the Itsy Bitsy Folk Theatre of tambourine music, jig, folk dance, and reel; Luise Kimme's castle studio of life-size sculptures; and Friday night "Conversations in de Yard," where local bands and artists gather in an informal salon in Alice Yard, the backyard space of architect Sean Leonard's house in Port of Spain."

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