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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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