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Masterworks Opening: Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection

Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection
in the Butterfield Gallery
May 2 September 12, 2026

Join us for the opening of our upcoming exhibition in the Butterfield Gallery, Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection. The Museum will host an opening reception on Friday, May 1, from 5:30-7pm. The exhibition will be on display from May 2 0 September 12, 2026.

Architecture is a crucial component of what makes Bermuda so historically and visually unique. Throughout the Island's modern history, local and visiting artists have reflected this by foregrounding Bermuda's architectural vernacular as a subject in their work – studying, celebrating, and re-interpreting its forms. Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection presents selected works of art from the Permanent Collection, dating from the early nineteenth century to the present day, which illustrate the distinctive character of Bermuda houses and the Island's broader built landscape.

Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection highlights fundamental elements of Bermudian architecture which artists in the Permanent Collection represent from a variety of perspectives depicting the geometric patterns of rooflines, the half-secluded spaces of verandas, and the framing forms of gates and pillars. These images invite the viewer to consider the social functions and symbolic meanings of these and other vernacular architectural features, as understood by the people living within and around them as well as the artists illustrating them.

The exhibition is complemented by a participatory installation by Kimberley Fisher, functioning as both a workshop and shared art-making space. The installation encourages reflection on vernacular forms as spaces of memory, identity, and lived experience.

Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection was curated by Dr Sara Thom and Max Grainge. 

To RSVP to the opening reception, click here.

Masterworks Exhibition: Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection

Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection
in the Butterfield Gallery
May 2 September 12, 2026

Architecture is a crucial component of what makes Bermuda so historically and visually unique. Throughout the Island's modern history, local and visiting artists have reflected this by foregrounding Bermuda's architectural vernacular as a subject in their work – studying, celebrating, and re-interpreting its forms. Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection presents selected works of art from the Permanent Collection, dating from the early nineteenth century to the present day, which illustrate the distinctive character of Bermuda houses and the Island's broader built landscape.

Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection highlights fundamental elements of Bermudian architecture which artists in the Permanent Collection represent from a variety of perspectives depicting the geometric patterns of rooflines, the half-secluded spaces of verandas, and the framing forms of gates and pillars. These images invite the viewer to consider the social functions and symbolic meanings of these and other vernacular architectural features, as understood by the people living within and around them as well as the artists illustrating them.

The exhibition is complemented by a participatory installation by Kimberley Fisher, functioning as both a workshop and shared art-making space. The installation encourages reflection on vernacular forms as spaces of memory, identity, and lived experience.

Opening Date: Saturday, May 2, with an opening reception on Friday, May 1 from 5:30-7pm.

Visions of the Vernacular: Architecture in the Masterworks Collection was curated by Dr Sara Thom and Max Grainge. The exhibition will be on display from May 2 September 12, 2026.

Masterworks Artist Talk: Palimpsest by Meg Walters

Palimpsest Artist Talk with Meg Walters | Saturday, May 2 | 11am 12:30pm

Join us on Saturday, May 2 for an Artist Talk with Meg Walters. We'll explore the works featured in Palimpsest and offer insight into Walters' techniques and creative practice. Enjoy an open, engaging dialogue and a deeper look into her process.

Palimpsest presents a body of work shaped by a life lived between Bermuda and Australia. Through layered imagery and painterly gestures, this exhibition explores impermanence, displacement, and the evolving idea of home. Walters offers a contemporary perspective on Bermuda's landscape, filtered through distance, memory, and dual belonging.

Artist Statement:
My upcoming exhibition with Masterworks is a visual collection of places and stories. Having spent half of my life in Bermuda and half of my life in Australia, the transient imagery is meant to impart a sense of impermanence.  Fleeting moments, not quite fully distilled, float across the canvas to invoke the impression of never completely belonging to one place or another. The idea of 'home' is questioned as well as an inquiry into our connection to place and ourselves.

Being able to showcase my work in Bermuda after building a career in Australia over the past eight years is a significant landmark for me. My time living off the island has allowed me to interrogate the landscape and history of Bermuda from a lens of objectivity, integrating my own Australasian perspective. I look forward to sharing a uniquely contemporary take on Bermuda and its landscape and people.

– Meg Walters

Artist Bio:
Meg Walters is an emerging multi-disciplinary artist from Bermuda who now lives and works in Newcastle, NSW (Mulubinba). She has been a finalist in The Glover Prize, The Portia Geach Memorial Art Award, The Fisher Ghost Art Prize, The Hawkesbury Art Prize and she will be a participating in the 2026 Bundanon Residency. She has held ten solo shows and her works are held in private and public collections in Australia and internationally.

Walters received her Foundation Diploma in Fine Art from Chelsea College in London followed by a Bachelor of Arts (Illustration) from Newcastle University, Australia. More recently, she continued her studies at Byron School of Arts in Northern NSW before returning to Newcastle where she now lives and works with her partner and two children.

Register by clicking here.

Masterworks Exhibition: Palimpsest by Meg Walters

Palimpsest | May 1, 2026 June 27, 2026

Key Dates:
Opening Reception (click to RSVP): Friday, May 1 | 5:30 7pm
Artist Talk (click to RSVP): Saturday, May 2 | 11am-12:30pm

Palimpsest presents a body of work shaped by a life lived between Bermuda and Australia. Through layered imagery and painterly gestures, this exhibition explores impermanence, displacement, and the evolving idea of home. Walters offers a contemporary perspective on Bermuda's landscape, filtered through distance, memory, and dual belonging.

Artist Statement:
My upcoming exhibition with Masterworks is a visual collection of places and stories. Having spent half of my life in Bermuda and half of my life in Australia, the transient imagery is meant to impart a sense of impermanence.  Fleeting moments, not quite fully distilled, float across the canvas to invoke the impression of never completely belonging to one place or another. The idea of 'home' is questioned as well as an inquiry into our connection to place and ourselves.

Being able to showcase my work in Bermuda after building a career in Australia over the past eight years is a significant landmark for me. My time living off the island has allowed me to interrogate the landscape and history of Bermuda from a lens of objectivity, integrating my own Australasian perspective. I look forward to sharing a uniquely contemporary take on Bermuda and its landscape and people.

– Meg Walters

Artist Bio:
Meg Walters is an emerging multi-disciplinary artist from Bermuda who now lives and works in Newcastle, NSW (Mulubinba). She has been a finalist in The Glover Prize, The Portia Geach Memorial Art Award, The Fisher Ghost Art Prize, The Hawkesbury Art Prize and she will be a participating in the 2026 Bundanon Residency. She has held ten solo shows and her works are held in private and public collections in Australia and internationally.

Walters received her Foundation Diploma in Fine Art from Chelsea College in London followed by a Bachelor of Arts (Illustration) from Newcastle University, Australia. More recently, she continued her studies at Byron School of Arts in Northern NSW before returning to Newcastle where she now lives and works with her partner and two children.

Masterworks Workshop: Print Shop 101

Are you interested in joining Masterworks Print Shop Open Studio but haven't a clue where to start?  Sign up for this introductory class for novice printmakers or those who might like a refresher. This workshop or similar experience is a prerequisite for joining Print Shop each month.

In this workshop you'll get acquainted with our Print Shop set up, tools and equipment and gain the confidence you need to make your printmaking projects a reality. All skill levels are welcome as we learn the basics of using carving tools, printing blocks, inks, the block printing press and etching press.

After this workshop, you can join Print Shop which is open on the last Wednesday of each month with artist facilitators there to support as you continue to practice with independent projects.

Duration: 2 hours
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 6-8pm
Class Size: Maximum of 12 participants to ensure individualized attention and a supportive environment.
Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, in the Art Classroom
Materials: All necessary equipment and supplies provided.
Facilitator: Abi Box, Kimberley Fisher

Register by clicking here.

Important reminder: A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registration program start date to receive a refund.  No refund will be given within 14 days of the program date.

Masterworks Workshop Series: Charcoal Drawing with Chyna Talbot

Discover the expressive power of charcoal in this 4-session drawing class designed for all skill levels. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will learn foundational techniques including value building, shading, blending, and creating depth with light and shadow. Each class focuses on developing confidence with charcoal while exploring both traditional and experimental approaches.

Whether you're new to drawing or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of form, improved observational abilities, and a collection of charcoal studies. All materials provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Duration: 4-week series, meeting Thursdays for 2 hours
Dates: Thursdays: April 16 May 7, 2026
Time: 6-8pm
Facilitator: Chyna Talbot
Class Size: Maximum of 12 participants to ensure individualized attention and a supportive environment.
Age group: Adults and teens 16+
Skill level: All levels welcome
Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art's Classroom
Workshop Fee: $200 Members/$250 Non-members; discounted practicing artist rate application here; under 18 bursary application here.
Materials provided: All supplies provided.

Register by clicking here.

Important reminder: A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registration program start date to receive a refund.  No refund will be given within 14 days of the program date.

Masterworks Family Workshop: Charcoal Drawing with Chyna Talbot

Discover the expressive power of charcoal in this family-friendly drawing class designed for all skill levels. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will practice foundational techniques including value building, shading, blending, and creating depth with light and shadow.

Whether you're new to drawing or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of form, improved observational abilities, and a collection of charcoal studies. All materials provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Facilitator: Chyna Talbot
Class Size: Maximum of 12 participants to ensure individualized attention and a supportive environment.
Age groups: All ages welcome; Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult
Skill level: All levels welcome
Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art's Classroom
Workshop Fee: $75 Members/$125 Non-members; practicing artist rate application here; under 18 bursary application here.
Materials provided: All supplies provided.

Register by clicking here.

Important reminder: A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registration program start date to receive a refund.  No refund will be given within 14 days of the program date.

Masterworks Print Shop: Open Studio

Print Shop is an open studio space for printmakers of all skill levels to meet up and access equipment to carve, print, and press.

Run by a community of artists, the Print Shop opens from 6-8pm on the last Wednesday of each month.  While attendees are encouraged to guide and support each other, creative independence is required.

Join in by purchasing a 6-session punch card or a drop-in pass by clicking here and then navigating to the week you'd like to join.

Duration: Ongoing, meeting the last Wednesday of each month
Time: 6-8pm
Age group: Adults and teens 16+
Skill level: Must have completed Masterworks' Print Shop 101 (offered quarterly) or similar
Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art's Classroom
Materials provided: Tools and equipment available for use; consumables available for purchase

Masterworks Fibre Lounge: Open Studio

Fibre Lounge at Masterworks is a relaxed, open studio space to gather and unwind. Bring your own knitting, crocheting, felting, embroidery, cross-stitch—whatever project you have on the go—and enjoy the company of fellow fibre crafters in a welcoming, creative atmosphere.

Please note this is not an instructional session. Open every Wednesday from 6–8pm, Fibre Lounge offers a cozy space for connection, conversation, and the simple joy of making alongside others.

Come settle in with your current project and be part of a weekly circle of creativity.

Join in by purchasing a 6-session punch card or a drop-in pass by clicking here and then navigating to the week you'd like to join.

Duration: Weekly, each Wednesday
Time: 6-8pm
Age group: Adults and teens 16+
Skill level: All levels welcome
Location: Masterworks Members Lounge
Materials provided: Participants should bring their own project tools and materials.

Masterworks Artist Talk: A Personal Ecology by Louisa Bermingham

A Personal Ecology Artist Talk with Louisa Bermingham | Thursday, March 12 from 5:30- 7pm

Join us on Thursday, March 12, in the Rick Faries Gallery for an Artist Talk with Louisa Berminghame. We'll explore the works featured in A Personal Ecology and offer insight into Bermingham's techniques and creative practice. Enjoy an open, engaging dialogue and a deeper look into her process.

Exhibition Description:
A Personal Ecology presents a collection of paintings within an expanded installation featuring driftwood, suspended branches, shelves, and handmade objects, such as ceramics, sewn forms, and decorative ephemera. These elements create spatial arrangements that highlight, amongst other things, interconnectedness and impermanence. Together, the works form a personal ecology, an environment shaped by observation, care, and reflection, noticed along my way.

Artist Statement:
My work emerges from my journey through life, shaped by what I encounter. Sometimes it takes the form of direct observation, impressions gathered as I move through my community. At other times, it becomes an emotional investigation of personal experience, translated through visual references such as plants, places, and collected objects.

Recently, I have been incorporating personally important imagery onto pots and containers of botanicals, along with background references that sometimes appear as repeated patterns. These additions tell emotional stories, reflecting a sense of belonging to our Bermudian culture, recalling quiet or intimate places, or confronting and acknowledging personal trauma and its effects.

– Louisa Bermingham

Masterworks Exhibition: A Personal Ecology by Louisa Bermingham

A Personal Ecology by Louisa Bermingham | March 6, 2026 April 25, 2026

Key Dates:
Opening Reception (click to RSVP): Friday, March 6 | 5:30 7pm
Artist Talk (click to RSVP): Thursday, March 12 | 5:30 7pm

Opening on Friday, March 6, A Personal Ecology presents a collection of paintings within an expanded installation featuring driftwood, suspended branches, shelves, and handmade objects, such as ceramics, sewn forms, and decorative ephemera. These elements create spatial arrangements that highlight, amongst other things, interconnectedness and impermanence. Together, the works form a personal ecology, an environment shaped by observation, care, and reflection, noticed along my way.

Artist Statement:

My work emerges from my journey through life, shaped by what I encounter. Sometimes it takes the form of direct observation, impressions gathered as I move through my community. At other times, it becomes an emotional investigation of personal experience, translated through visual references such as plants, places, and collected objects.

Recently, I have been incorporating personally important imagery onto pots and containers of botanicals, along with background references that sometimes appear as repeated patterns. These additions tell emotional stories, reflecting a sense of belonging to our Bermudian culture, recalling quiet or intimate places, or confronting and acknowledging personal trauma and its effects.

– Louisa Bermingham