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Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams were gifted by artist, Ambassador Bert Kirchner, with a local painting for exhibition at Government House.<\/p>

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The colourful piece, which depicts three steel pan players, will be the first of many to hang on the walls of the property after renovation is completed.<\/p>\n

In addition to a museum, which will be open to the Antiguan and Barbudan public \u00a0as well as visitors, Government House is in the process of completing the Sir Selvyn Walter Art Gallery.<\/p>

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The first exhibition is scheduled for the first quarter in 2022.<\/p>

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Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams were gifted by artist, Ambassador Bert Kirchner, with a local painting for exhibition at Government House. The colourful piece, which depicts three steel pan players, will be the first of many to hang on the walls of the property after renovation is completed. 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