Almost 40 students were immersed in artwork centred on community as part of a summer camp.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation spent its February break camp hosting 38 students aged 4 to 13 at the exhibition A Sense of Belonging: Community and Connection in Bermuda Art at the Bermuda National Gallery.

The show is curated by Edwin M. E. Smith and brings together works by Bermudian artists Graham Foster, Bill Ming and Charles Lloyd Tucker, among others. It served as a starting point for a wide range of art projects completed by camp students throughout the week.

Corrina Rego, the Kaleidoscope teacher who taught the camp students aged 10 to 13, said: “We looked not just at the medium but the message, and what each artist and each piece had to say, as well as the conversations between them.

“When looking at Bermudian artists, we share the context of their work, both artistically and socially. We discuss what each art piece means and how it is in conversation with the other pieces in the show.”

Shanna Hollis, who taught the seven to nine-year-old age group, added: “It is a great opportunity for Bermuda’s students to see themselves in an art show like this. Local exhibitions like this one help us to introduce conversations around diversity, community and culture.”

Fiona Rodriguez-Roberts, the executive director and founder of Kaleidoscope, thanked the BNG and its partners for bringing the exhibit to Bermuda’s schoolchildren, and working to provide tours and transportation to allow it to be accessible for all.

She said: “One of Kaleidoscope’s goals is to empower children through art and this show at BNG has allowed us to explore identity and community in Bermuda.

“We encourage all schools to take their students to this impactful show and take the time to create their own interpretations of the work.”

Eve Godet Thomas, the director of exhibitions at BNG, added: “Seeing children not only enjoy the exhibition but make their own artwork inspired by it truly brings it to life.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for providing free transport for school groups such as this one as it allows students from across the island to access the gallery when they wouldn’t otherwise be able to.

“This is the second time that Kaleidoscope students have made work inspired by one of our recent exhibitions and the artworks are always a joy. We look forward to seeing many more as we develop new exhibitions.”