On the evening of Thursday, April 28, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) hosted the opening of three new exhibitions. On the evening, music played and drums beat out, as talented boys and girls from Rhythm N’ Youth, who are often missing in the real national debate, performed to welcome the souls and soles of the living and the dead. The drums reverberated beyond so many of the other instruments.
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is looking forward to its next outreach initiative – a workshop at Gambier Primary. The workshop is part of the school’s efforts to raise funds for a covering for its assembly area. It will be held at the Gambier Primary Fundraising Fair on May 21, and all members of the public are encouraged to support.
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) is pleased to announce the official opening of its three newest exhibitions: EN MAS’: Carnival, Junkanoo and Performance Art of the Caribbean; Genesis: The beginning of souls in time; and From Columbus to Junkanoo.
Over the last weekend, the Sculpture Garden at the NAGB began to take shape, thanks to the involvement of the wider local community and a group of passionate volunteers. Read the report from NAGB Director, Amanda Coulson here.
The NAGB was welcomed to Nettica “Nettie” Symonette’s resort and cultural centre, Nettie’s Place of Casuarina, recently to appreciate Symonette’s efforts at sustainability and cultural preservation. Symonette is also one of the country’s most dedicated and prolific self-taught artists. She began painting intuitively in 2009, and she continues to make work at her studio on the Cable Beach property.
Nettie’s Place is a multifaceted operation, boasting a restaurant, hotel, farm and many other marvels. It is Symonette’s hope that the entire site will document the country’s evolution and cultural heritage.
Thanks so much for the hardworking team at Tru Bahamian Food Tours for remembering our Mixed Media Store! It means so much to us that there are proud Bahamians who are keen and passionate on promoting authentic and culturally rich experiences to both locals and visitors! See the feature on their website here: http://trubahamianfoodtours.com/best-nassau/bahamian-made-souvenirs/
