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The NGJ 2023 Year-End-Review
As we progress into 2024 at the National Gallery of Jamaica, we simultaneously capture a moment to share with you some reflections on a few of the outstanding moments of 2023 at the NGJ. The...
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Closed for Ash Wednesday
Eugene Hyde – Study for Mural, 1955 The National Gallery of Jamaica wishes to announce that it will be closed on Wednesday February 14, 2024 in observance of Ash Wednesday. We will resume our usual...
View ArticleAnnouncing the NGJ 5Oth Anniversary Celebrations and the 2024 Exhibition...
The National Gallery of Jamaica celebrates the year 2024 as the 50th Anniversary of its establishment, first opened to the public on November 14, 1974 at the historic Devon House. At that time, the...
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Celebrating NGJ 50: A Focus on The Face of Us
As our 50th anniversary year progresses under the theme of Continuity … A Legacy of Artistry, the National Gallery of Jamaica invites the public to three (3) events in March that will facilitate...
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Early Closure: March 20, 2024
The National Gallery of Jamaica, along with all divisions of the Institute of Jamaica, will be closing at 12 noon today, March 20, 2024, to facilitate a Staff Awards Ceremony in celebration of the...
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The Face of Us x Music March 31, 2024
This Sunday, March 31, 2024, to mark the closure of our current exhibition, The Face Us, the National Gallery of Jamaica will be hosting The Face of Us x Music. It will be a fun filled family event...
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Closure Notice: Easter Holidays
Artwork: Osmond Watson – Jah Lives, 1984 The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed in observance of Good Friday on March 29, 2024 and Easter Monday on April 1, 2024. We will resume our usual...
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Free Admission for International Museum Day
To celebrate International Museum Day, we’re excited to announce that our museum, the National Gallery of Jamaica, will be open to the public FREE of charge from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19,...
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In Memoriam – Keith “Uhuru” Reece (1940-2024)
Image of Keith ‘Uhuru’ Reece provided by Shanti Reece-Stewart The National Gallery of Jamaica reflects on the life of Jamaican artist Keith “Uhuru” Reece, who passed away on April 30. Uhuru hailed...
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Labour Day Closure
The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed on Thursday May 23, 2024 in observation of Labour Day. We will return to our regular opening hours on Friday May 24, 2024 at 10:00 am.
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The National Gallery of Jamaica Celebrates 50 Years with Exhibition:...
This year marks a momentous occasion for The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) as it commemorates fifty years of preserving and promoting Jamaican art and culture. Under the theme Continuity: A Legacy...
View ArticleNotice: Closure Due to Hurricane Warnings
The National Gallery of Jamaica will close to the public at 12:00 pm today, July 2, 2024 as the country remains under a Hurricane Warning. We will remain closed until further notice.
View ArticlePost-Hurricane Notices
The National Gallery of Jamaica is currently assessing its gallery spaces, offices and the National Collection following the wake of hurricane Beryl. As we go through this process we will be closed to...
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We Re-Open Tomorrow
Following the completion of the necessary assessments post-hurricane, the National Gallery of Jamaica will resume regular opening hours beginning tomorrow Tuesday July 9, 2024 at 10:00 am.
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Save the Date
Save the Date! ‘Continuity: Art + Film’ will be happening on Sunday July 28, 2024 at 1:30pm, so mark your calendars and we’ll see you then! Keep an eye out for more information.
View ArticleThis Sunday, Continuity: Art + Film, at the National Gallery of Jamaica
This Sunday, July 28, 2024, the NGJ will be hosting an event, entitled Continuity: Art + Film, as part of programming for the recently opened exhibition, ‘Continuity’. The film screening will begin at...
View ArticleWritivity 2024 is Here! Sign Up Now
This August the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) will be hosting its annual Writivity workshop, from Monday August 12 to Friday August 16, 2024 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Initiated in 2015, the Writivity...
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Holiday Closure
The National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed on Thursday, August 1, 2024 and Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in observance of Emancipation Day and Independence Day respectively. The gallery will be open...
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Independence Day Greetings from Our Acting Senior Director
On this joyous occasion of Jamaica’s 62nd Independence, we at the National Gallery of Jamaica extend our heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Jamaicans. As we celebrate under the theme “Jamaica...
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Ashley James, PhD: Guest Curator for the 2024 Kingston Biennial
The National Gallery of Jamaica is excited to officially introduce Ashley James, PhD, as the Guest Curator of the Kingston Biennial 2024. Anticipated to be a closing highlight of the NGJ’s 50th...
View ArticleOur Phone Lines Are Up
We’re pleased to announce that phone lines at the National Gallery of Jamaica are back up and running. After facing issues following the passage of hurricane Beryl, our team has worked assiduously...
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Continuity + Music with Black Zebra
Continuity, the National Gallery of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary exhibition, closes this Sunday September 29, 2024 with Continuity + Music and all are welcome to join. The closing event will begin at...
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Sunday October 6, 2024: Japan x Jamaica International Photo Exhibition Photo...
Join us this Sunday October 6, 2024 as the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, opens the Japan x Jamaica International Photo Exhibition Photo One...
View ArticleNotice: Phone Lines Are Down
Phone lines at the National Gallery of Jamaica are currently down. We are working with our service provider to restore them as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused. To get in...
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Reflections of Our Heritage: Art, Identity, and Legacy
Heritage Week is approaching and our parent ministry, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is celebrating it under the theme One Love, One People, One Heritage. The National...
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Heroes Day Closure
The National Gallery of Jamaica offices will be closed on Monday, October 21, 2024 in observance of National Heroes Day. We will resume regular office and opening hours on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
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Happy Heroes Day
Renee Cox – The Red Coat (2004, Collection: NGJ) Happy Heroes Day from the Board of Directors, management and staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica. Today we commemorate the sacrifices and...
View ArticleFifty Years On: The National Gallery of Jamaica Reaffirms Its Mission with...
Retrospectives remain the preferred format for galleries and museums to survey both the oeuvre of artists and, periodically, their own collections. Often regarded as a defining moment in the career of...
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Colonial Inheritance and Contemporary Struggles
Phillip Thomas – Jamaican Marriage, Circa 1974 (2024)Monique Gilpin – Venus Figurines – 2020) In the Continuity exhibition held at The National Gallery of Jamaica, Phillip Thomas’ Jamaican Marriage,...
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Continuity: Expanding the Legacy of Women’s Artistry in Jamaica
What does fifty look like? How does an institution evaluate its progress towards its original vision and mandate after fifty years? And what legacies does an institution choose to mark its golden...
View ArticleToday is NGJ 50!
In 1974, the National Gallery of Jamaica opened its doors to the public at the historic Devon House with a mission for conservation through acquisition, recreation through exhibitions, and education...
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Devon House Revisited is on View
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), in partnership with the Devon House Development Limited, invites the public to view the Devon House Revisited exhibition, installed in the Ballroom of the Devon...
View ArticleArtists in Kingston Biennial 2024: Green X Gold
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is thrilled to announce the list of participating artists for the Kingston Biennial 2024: Green x Gold, a groundbreaking exploration of land, environment, and...
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Kingston Biennial 2024: Green X Gold Opens Sunday December 15, 2024
On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the National Gallery of Jamaica will open the much-anticipated Kingston Biennial 2024: Green X Gold exhibition. The event will take place at 12 Ocean Boulevard with the...
View ArticleHoliday Closures
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) will be closed to the public on the following dates in observance of the holiday season: Christmas Day – December 25, 2024 Boxing Day – December 26, 2024 New...
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Happy Holidays
The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica would like to wish you a blessed and bountiful Holiday Season. May this time of celebration bring joy, peace, and...
View ArticleHappy New Year
As we welcome 2025, the Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica wish you a year filled with inspiration, creativity, and joy. We look forward to continuing this...
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Closure Notice
Image: Kofi Kayiga – The Eyes Have Seen It, 1984 To our valued customers, the National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed this Sunday, February 2, 2025 for a special event. We will resume our regular...
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Happy Valentine’s Day
John Dunkley, Diamond Wedding (1940), Collection: National Gallery of Jamaica (Gift of Cassie Dunkley) Happy Valentine’s Day from the National Gallery of Jamaica. May your day be filled with cherished...
View ArticleCelebrating Reggae Month: The 30th Art of Reggae Exhibition
In celebration of Reggae Month, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), in partnership with the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), proudly presents the 30th Art of Reggae Exhibition. Mark your...
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Closure Notice: March 5, 2025
The National Gallery of Jamaica wishes to announce that it will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in observance of Ash Wednesday. We will resume our usual operations on Thursday March 6, 2025.
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Exploring the Impact of Aluminium at Green X Gold: A Reel… Talk Experience
The critically acclaimed feature documentary Fly Me to the Moon (2019), by Jamaican independent filmmaker Esther Figueroa, Ph.D., will be screened at Green X Gold: A Reel… Talk Experience on Sunday,...
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National Gallery of Jamaica Announces Open Call for Submissions: “One Nation,...
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is pleased to announce its 2025 open call for submissions, for the upcoming exhibition, “One Nation, New Symbols,” scheduled to open on September 29, 2025. This...
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Closure Notice
Please be advised that the National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed to the public for the remainder of the day, Thursday, April 10, 2025, due to urgent facility maintenance. We apologise for any...
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We’re Open
Please be advised that the National Gallery of Jamaica has resumed its regular opening hours today, Friday, April 11, 2025. Thank you for your patience and looking forward to seeing you!
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Easter Closure Notices
The National Gallery of Jamaica wishes to announce that it will be closed in observance of Good Friday on April 18, 2025 and Easter Monday on April 21, 2025. We will resume our usual operations on...
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Happy Easter from the NGJ
We are wishing you a joyful and blessed Easter from all of us at the National Gallery of Jamaica. May this season of renewal inspire compassion, reflection, and hope.
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National Gallery of Jamaica Presents Green X Gold Symposium: Dialogues On...
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is pleased to announce the Green X Gold Symposium: Dialogues on Paradise, a thought-provoking, one-day event scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM. As...
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Happy Teachers’ Day
Happy Teachers’ Day! Today we celebrate and thank all the teachers and educators who dedicate themselves to sharing knowledge, inspiring curiosity, and shaping minds—whether in classrooms, museums, or...
View ArticleHappy Mothers’ Day
Today we take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate mothers and maternal figures everywhere. Your constant love, guidance and support has nurtured and molded lives, communities, and futures. We are...
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