January 24, 2012
Lovers of Jamaican art can now download a new mobile application from Blackberry App World that shows art exhibitions listings and covers galleries, studios, student shows, fairs, popup shops and competitions.
The Panmedia designed Art Eventja app concisely displays only critical information and users can submit their own events that are included after verification.
The app pulls content from Art Eventsja, a Panmedia Network website that offers current information on the Jamaican art scene.
The Art Eventsja App is compatible with all BlackBerry devices with OS5 and above, and uses a small install footprint and minimal network resources. The app can also be downloaded from the Panmedia website, www.panmedia.com.jm or from http://www.arteventsja.com.
“Mobile technology is opening up the world of art and providing new ways to display useful information and images,” says Panmedia’s Lead Developer Vivian Gordon.
“Smart phones bring great versatility to visual content,” says Panmedia CEO Knolly Moses, “so mobile is perfect for disseminating art information.”
Artist and lecturer, Dr Petrine Archer, said: "I'm thrilled to be part of the team that has developed the art-events app. It represents where I think the arts should be at the cutting edge of contemporary culture. The idea that Jamaicans can have accurate listings of art events at their fingertips means that the arts are keeping pace with, and making the most of innovations in technology. I'm enjoying my role updating the app with event details and art-byte's mini reviews and news stories."
Panmedia develops mobile applications across all platforms. Its portfolio includes apps for weather, tenders, currency conversion and business listings.
For information contact Gillian Baldeo at 927-3266 or marketing
panmedia.com.jm