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NAGB Announces New Hours & Free Gallery Day for Bahamians

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:11:25 EDT

Nassau, Bahamas - The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is pleased to announce that we have extended our hours to allow the Bahamian public and our international visitors more opportunities to engage and experience our wonderful Gallery and the art within.

The NAGB will now be open every Sunday from 12 Noon to 4pm in addition to its normal operating hours of 10 am to 4pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Gallery is closed on Mondays and on Public Holidays. The cost for admission for Adults is $5.00, Students and Senior Citizens (Over 65)...

"As We Knew Him" One Family's Tribute to Jackson Burnside, February 3rd

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:12:45 EDT

Nassau, Bahamas - National Art Gallery of The Bahamas invites you to the opening reception of As We Knew Him One Family's Tribute to Jackson Burnside Boxing Day Parade 2011. Friday, February 3rd from 6pm to 9pm.

Featuring Junkanoo Rushout in Honour of Jackson...

NAGB Director appoints John Cox as new Chief Curator

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:49 EDT

Nassau, Bahamas - On January 1st, 2012, John Cox, the founder of the artists’ cooperative Popopstudios International Center for the Visual Arts, took on the position of Chief Curator at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, appointed by incoming Director, Amanda Coulson.

According to Coulson, “John is a fundamental player in the art scene of The Bahamas and has an extensive working knowledge of both the historical and contemporary practices here. We’ve known each other since 2006 and have an excellent working relationship; with his internal knowledge and my international reach, I believe as a team we’ll achieve our goal of bringing Bahamian art to a wider audience both at home and abroad....”

New Director of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:57:26 EDT

Nassau, Bahamas - It’s a new era for the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB). Under the founding directorship of Dr. Erica James, the national institution set the bar for Bahamian art, stretching the boundaries of the Bahamian cultural imagination and establishing Bahamian visual art within a historical context at home.

Yet with a new staff and new director Amanda Coulson at the helm, the NAGB will take an exciting step in a new direction – establishing itself as a national institution in the eyes of the globe...

NAGB Art Event: All-Star Amateur Artist Night

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:08:20 EDT

New Art Initiative to Encourage and Engage Amateur Artists in The Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas - Calling All Amateur Artists! The NAGB announces the launch of a new NAGB art initiative designed to encourage and engage amateur artists in The Bahamas: The All-Star Amateur Artists Night! If you are an amateur, non-professional artist, submit your work and possibly get the opportunity to be featured in a museum level exhibition at the NAGB. Pass the word!

Enclosed is the Promotional Flyer, Rules of Entry and Application Form...