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Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams recently held talks in London with several institutions and organizations, including the Royal Drawing School (RDS)\u00a0\u00a0. Discussions centered around several areas , including this year \u2018s teaching residency which will be extended to all citizens interested and involved in various aspects of visual arts\u2014 a diversion from the annual training offered to primary, secondary and tertiary school students only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team also discussed possible exhibitions to be held during CHOGM, and other initiatives for the short to medium term.<\/p>

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Photo l- r : Fiona Fox , Partnerships Consultant (RDS ); H.E. Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General; H. E. Lady Williams, President and Founder of the Holy Foundation; Harry Parker , Director of RDS and Phoebe Hatton , Artist Residencies and Alumni Manager (RDS). <\/p>\n

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