Virtual Last Sundays to ft. Asabi
The National Gallery of Jamaica presents its first Last Sundays event for 2021 on January 31 with a performance by Asabi. The virtual programme will premiere on both our YouTube and IGTV platforms at...
View ArticleVirtual Last Sundays ft. Tribe Sankofa
In celebration of Reggae Month the National Gallery of Jamaica presents a performance by Tribe Sankofa on February 28, 2021 for its Last Sundays event. The virtual programme will premiere on both our...
View ArticleIn Memoriam, Milton Harley (1935-2021)
Milton Harley – Mayan 1, (c1976), Collection: NGJ The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is saddened by the news of the passing of one of Jamaica’s respected art pioneers, Milton Harley, who died on...
View ArticleVirtual Last Sundays to ft. Roots Percussionist
For our March virtual Last Sundays event the National Gallery of Jamaica will feature a performance by Roots Percussionist. The virtual programme will premiere on both our YouTube and IGTV platforms...
View ArticlePresenting the Global Conversations Series
The National Gallery of Jamaica is pleased to present the Global Conversations Series with its inaugural episode premiering on Friday April 16, 2021. Spanning four weeks, each episode will feature...
View ArticleGlobal Conversations Series: Radical Art Practice in the 21st Century
The National Gallery of Jamaica is pleased to present the first episode in our Global Conversations Series: Radical Art Practice in the 21st Century on April 16, 2021 at 12 noon. The panellists will...
View ArticleGlobal Conversations Series: The Post-Colonial Museum, Global Art and...
The National Gallery of Jamaica presents the second episode in the Global Conversations Series: The Post-Colonial Museum, Global Art and National Self-Definition on April 23, 2021 at 12 noon. The...
View ArticleLast Sundays to Screen Short Film “Proscenium”
This Sunday April 25, 2021 the National Gallery of Jamaica’s virtual Last Sundays will feature a one-time screening of the Factory75 short film Proscenium followed by a discussion with the filmmaker...
View ArticleGlobal Conversations Series: The Biennial and its Others
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) presents the third episode in the Global Conversations Series entitled The Biennial and its Others on Friday, April 30 2021 at 12 noon. Moderated by Amanda...
View ArticleGlobal Conversations Series: The Legacy of Okwui Enwezor
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) would like to announce that the final episode of its Global Conversations Series entitled The Legacy of Okwui Enwezor has been rescheduled for Friday, May 14,...
View ArticleNo Last Sundays for May
Due to circumstances beyond our control there will be no Last Sundays for the month of May. Continue to follow us on our social media platforms for updates on the programme’s resumption.
View ArticleJamaica Jamaica! Exhibition to Re-Open on October 5, 2021
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) will welcome visitors through its doors once again on October 5, 2021, as it begins a phased re-opening of its facilities to the public. The NGJ had been...
View ArticleNew Dates for Kingston Biennial – Pressure
The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) wishes to announce a new opening date for the Kingston Biennial: Pressure curated by David Scott, Nicole Smythe-Johnson, Wayne Modest and O’Neil Lawrence. The...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Robert MacMillan
The Chairman, Board and staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica would like to express our sadness at the passing of Mr. Robert A. MacMillan, CD. “Robert was a former Director of the National Gallery...
View Article#AskaConservatorDay 2021
The National Gallery of Jamaica participated in our second #askaconservatorday on November 4, 2021. This annual international event was created to highlight the conservation practice and give the...
View ArticleGoodbye 2021, Hello 2022
2021 is coming to a close and the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) would like to thank you for your continued support. You, our community, have kept us company through this challenging year as we...
View ArticleClosed Jan 14 – Jan 19
Than National Gallery of Jamaica will be closed from Friday January 14, 2022 until Wednesday January 19, 2022.
View ArticleNGJ Extends Temporary Closure until January 25, 2022
Please be advised that the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) will extend its temporary closure to the public until Tuesday, January 25, 2022, due to a confirmed exposure to Covid-19 among Staff. This...
View ArticleHappy Birthday to Bob Marley
Kirt Henry, Assistant Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica along with representatives from participating Caribbean countries at Expo 2020 Dubai, pay tribute to Bob Marley on his 77th Birthday....
View ArticleNew Opening Hours
We’ve changed our opening hours to: Tuesday – Thursday10am-4.30pm Friday10am-4pm Saturday10am-3pm We will continue to close from 12pm-1pm for sanitization.
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