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Kingston – Nature’s Bounty
Hilton Nembhard – Rasta Head (c1970), Collection: NGJ Here is the first of five sectional introductions to the main themes in the Kingston – Part 1: The City and Art exhibition, which opened on July...
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Kingston: Crossroads
Isaac Mendez Belisario, Sketches of Character: French Set Girls (1837-38) Here is another feature on our current exhibition, Kingston – Part 1: The City and Art, which opened on July 31. It was written...
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Kingston: Art on the Streets
Here is another feature on the themes that structure the Kingston – Part 1: The City and Art exhibition, written by the exhibition curator, Monique Barnett-Davidson: A simple bus commute or walking...
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Kingston: Institutions and Collections
Phannel Toussaint – National gallery Ballroom, Devon House (1980), Collection: NGJ Here is another feature on the Kingston – Part 1: The City and Art exhibition: As we speak of “crossroads” and...
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Kingston: Stories to Tell
Here is the final of our features on the Kingston – Part 1: The City and Art exhibition: In addition to concrete structures and infrastructures, stories from the documented and lived experiences of...
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National Gallery of Jamaica Congratulates Dr David Boxer, Other Associates on...
Dr the Hon. David Boxer, OJ, with artist Hope Brooks, at the conferment ceremony at his home on August 9, 2016 The Board, Management and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica wish to express their...
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Last Sundays, August 28, 2016 – feat. Kingston and Jane Macgizmo
The National Gallery of Jamaica’s Last Sundays programme for August 28, 2016, will feature a musical performance by Jane Macgizmo and guided tours of the recently opened Kingston – Part 1: The City...
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Jamaica Biennial 2017: Call for Submissions – Juried Section
WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM ARTISTS THAT THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 5 PM LOCAL TIME. NO FURTHER EXTENSION CAN BE GRANTED, SO PLEASE SUBMIT URGENTLY IF YOU...
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Saturday Art-Time is Back!
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is pleased to announce the resumption of its child art programme, Saturday Art-Time, on Saturday September 10, 2016. The programme, which has been active since...
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National Gallery Pays Tribute to Cecil Cooper
Cecil Cooper at his studio in November 2015 (Donnette Ingrid Zacca photograph) The National Gallery of Jamaica has received the sad news of the passing of the renowned Jamaican painter, singer, and art...
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Last Sundays, September 25, 2016 – feat. Quilt and Kingston
The National Gallery of Jamaica’s Last Sundays programme for September 25, 2016, will feature a performance by the award-winning Quilt Performing Arts Company and guided tours of the Kingston – Part...
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“Caribbean in Motion” To Be Shown at National Gallery West
National Gallery West National Gallery West, the Montego Bay branch of the National Gallery of Jamaica, is pleased to present the Caribbean in Motion: Improving Lives through Artistry and Animation,...
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Ebony G. Patterson’s Tribute to Cecil Cooper
Cecil Cooper – The Prayer (2016) Ebony G. Patterson spoke on behalf of Cecil Cooper‘s past students today at Cecil’s funeral. She has allowed us to publish her powerful tribute. In moments like these...
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Panel Discussion “Kingston: Filming The City”– October 27 @ 2 pm
On Thursday, October 27, 2016, starting at 2:00 pm, the National Gallery of Jamaica will be hosting a panel discussion entitled Kingston: Filming the City. This event aims to explore the the work of...
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Last Sundays – October 30, 2016, feat. Tribute to Cecil Cooper Exhibition and...
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) will have special opening hours for its Last Sundays on October 30, 2016. The gallery will exceptionally be open to the public from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on that day...
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2016 Teacher’s Seminar on Friday, November 18
The National Gallery of Jamaica invites educators and teachers-in-training to attend our third annual one-day seminar entitled Art Exhibitions as Teaching Tools, which will be held on Friday, November...
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National Gallery Christmas Cards 2016
Who’s on your Christmas card list this year? Visit the National Gallery Gift Shop today for high quality and affordable holiday greeting cards that will help you to keep in touch with loved ones near...
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Last Sundays, November 27, 2016 – feat. Jazmyn
The National Gallery of Jamaica’s Last Sundays programme for November 27, 2016, will feature a special musical performance by emerging artiste Jazmyn. Multifaceted singer, dancer and artist Jazmyn has...
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“Spiritual Yards: Home Ground of Jamaica’s Intuitives – Selections from the...
The National Gallery of Jamaica is pleased to present Spiritual Yards: Home Ground of Jamaica’s Intuitives, which features selections from the Wayne and Myrene Cox Collection. The exhibition opens on...
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Spiritual Yards – Introduction
The exhibition Spiritual Yards: Home Ground of Jamaica’s Intuitives – Selections from the Wayne and Myrene Cox Collection opens on December 11. As usual, we are posting texts that appear in the...
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