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Double Dutch Opening

Join us as we celebrate the opening of one of our new fall exhibitions on Tuesday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m “Double Dutch”, which features Bahamian artist Tamika Galanis and Trinidadian artist, Rodell Warner. The event is free and open to the public, however COVID-19 emergency protocols for social distancing will be strictly enforced. Proof of vaccination is required. Please register your planned attendance time via the button below. Double Dutch brings together artists from the region and diaspora to produce provocative bodies of work through collaboration and exchange. The project works against ideas of nationalism and the insularity of our creative environs by creating an experimental hub to explore regional and diasporic culture, our creative acumen and sensibilities. For this 8th iteration of the Double Dutch exhibitions, Tamika Galanis and Rodell Warner investigate what archival photography means in the Caribbean space. Presented with the spirits of ancestors and silk-cotton trees who have borne witness to the shifting physical and social landscapes in this space, Galanis and Warner give us room to question how the colonially manufactured view of our past as a region has shaped the ways in which we know - or, perhaps more importantly, don't know - ourselves in the contemporary.

Evolution of the Arc – Virtual Panel Discussion

Join the conversation with the artists of “Evolution of the Arc” as they discuss key themes in their work including issues around tourism, exploitation and Hurricane Dorian - while coming to grips with our colonial past. Utilizing digital media, photography, paint, organic material and found objects, the artists communicate their thoughts in a unique and thoughtful manner, creating space for critical dialogue and introspection. This is the first of two-panel discussions that will be hosted by the NAGB with “Evolution of the Arc” artists. Wherever you may be, log on at 6:30 p.m. this Friday for an evening of great conversation and thoughtful debate. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcu-vrTosHtdprt1Efj_5W7KZAqIXDoXH?fbclid=IwAR0YdN9xkwDRnfvsTKw6tbSQMEiTlei_uupm1S_tPOdgf00dtx3bkB52huw

Evolution of the Arc – Virtual Panel Discussion

Join the conversation with the artists of “Evolution of the Arc” as they discuss key themes in their work including issues around tourism, exploitation and Hurricane Dorian - while coming to grips with our colonial past. Utilizing digital media, photography, paint, organic material and found objects, the artists communicate their thoughts in a unique and thoughtful manner, creating space for critical dialogue and introspection. This is the first of two-panel discussions that will be hosted by the NAGB with “Evolution of the Arc” artists. Wherever you may be, log on at 6:30 p.m. this Friday for an evening of great conversation and thoughtful debate. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcu-vrTosHtdprt1Efj_5W7KZAqIXDoXH?fbclid=IwAR0YdN9xkwDRnfvsTKw6tbSQMEiTlei_uupm1S_tPOdgf00dtx3bkB52huw

ITE: “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”

The NAGB’s Inter-Island Traveling Exhibition (ITE) is back! It is a pleasure to, again, invite you to experience the virtual exhibition “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”. Originally curated  with our Family Island audience in mind, it is now made available to you, no matter your location. This is the final virtual appearance of this exhibition for the general public. This exhibition, “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”, functions in some ways as a time capsule. It uses historical knowledge and the visual interpretations to engage with the country’s past and present while envisioning a more hopeful future. The exhibition “From Time” opens virtually on Monday, November 22nd, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The curators have dissected our national identity as it exists now and as it has evolved through time. “From Time” draws on works from the National Collection to prompt our thoughts on pressing issues of sustainability, environment, evolution and future-building in our beloved Bahamian and Caribbean space. We are challenged to begin to consider the meaning of history and archives on our own terms and to dare to imagine an abundant and inclusive afro-future. You are invited to engage with the interactive virtual exhibition through our website. “From Time” will remain open through January 23rd, 2022.

ITE: “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”

The NAGB’s Inter-Island Traveling Exhibition (ITE) is back! It is a pleasure to, again, invite you to experience the virtual exhibition “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”. Originally curated  with our Family Island audience in mind, it is now made available to you, no matter your location. This is the final virtual appearance of this exhibition for the general public. This exhibition, “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”, functions in some ways as a time capsule. It uses historical knowledge and the visual interpretations to engage with the country’s past and present while envisioning a more hopeful future. The exhibition “From Time” opens virtually on Monday, November 22nd, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The curators have dissected our national identity as it exists now and as it has evolved through time. “From Time” draws on works from the National Collection to prompt our thoughts on pressing issues of sustainability, environment, evolution and future-building in our beloved Bahamian and Caribbean space. We are challenged to begin to consider the meaning of history and archives on our own terms and to dare to imagine an abundant and inclusive afro-future. You are invited to engage with the interactive virtual exhibition through our website. “From Time” will remain open through January 23rd, 2022.

ITE: “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”

The virtual exhibition “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory” is now officially open for viewing! We are pleased to invite you to enjoy the exhibition and share the experience with friends. Originally curated  with our Family Island audience in mind, "From Time" is now made available to you, no matter your location. This is the final virtual appearance of this exhibition for the general public. This exhibition, draws on works from the National Collection to prompt our thoughts on pressing issues of sustainability, environment, evolution and future-building in our beloved Bahamian and Caribbean space. We are challenged to begin to consider the meaning of history and archives on our own terms and to dare to imagine an abundant and inclusive afro-future. In lieu of an official opening please enjoy the ITE introductory video on the history, function and impact of the ITE here. “From Time” will remain open through January 23rd, 2022.

ITE: “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”

The virtual exhibition “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory” is now officially open for viewing! We are pleased to invite you to enjoy the exhibition and share the experience with friends. Originally curated  with our Family Island audience in mind, "From Time" is now made available to you, no matter your location. This is the final virtual appearance of this exhibition for the general public. This exhibition, draws on works from the National Collection to prompt our thoughts on pressing issues of sustainability, environment, evolution and future-building in our beloved Bahamian and Caribbean space. We are challenged to begin to consider the meaning of history and archives on our own terms and to dare to imagine an abundant and inclusive afro-future. In lieu of an official opening please enjoy the ITE introductory video on the history, function and impact of the ITE here. “From Time” will remain open through January 23rd, 2022.

ITE: “From Time” Tours

Sign up today for a guided tour of the exhibition “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”. Tours are a memorable experience for everyone involved and are hosted under three guided themes, sustainability, archival history and art techniques. This experience is ideal for school and community groups. Participants will be led on a fun, informative tour of the virtual exhibition “From Time” and explore techniques utilised by artists in the creation of their work. They will also connect written literary skills with visual narratives in artworks to analyse and discuss concepts and ideas present in the works.  Tours are offered free of charge for students and teachers and provide a truly comprehensive experience that goes beyond their virtual visit to the museum. They are designed to stimulate curiosity, reinforce and augment curriculum-based learning, engage students in critical dialogue about the works they see and bridge subjects so that students can experience artwork in its entirety – as a visual expression of historical, mythical, political, social, spiritual, literary and personal narratives. Sign up today to add an exciting element to your virtual visitor experience. Tours are available  Mondays to Fridays 10:00 a.m, - 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., through January 23rd, 2022. To book a tour or for more information, please contact our Community Outreach Officer at [email protected]

ITE: “From Time” Tours

Sign up today for a guided tour of the exhibition “From Time: Water Has A Perfect Memory”. Tours are a memorable experience for everyone involved and are hosted under three guided themes, sustainability, archival history and art techniques. This experience is ideal for school and community groups. Participants will be led on a fun, informative tour of the virtual exhibition “From Time” and explore techniques utilised by artists in the creation of their work. They will also connect written literary skills with visual narratives in artworks to analyse and discuss concepts and ideas present in the works.  Tours are offered free of charge for students and teachers and provide a truly comprehensive experience that goes beyond their virtual visit to the museum. They are designed to stimulate curiosity, reinforce and augment curriculum-based learning, engage students in critical dialogue about the works they see and bridge subjects so that students can experience artwork in its entirety – as a visual expression of historical, mythical, political, social, spiritual, literary and personal narratives. Sign up today to add an exciting element to your virtual visitor experience. Tours are available  Mondays to Fridays 10:00 a.m, - 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., through January 23rd, 2022. To book a tour or for more information, please contact our Community Outreach Officer at [email protected]

Holiday Tour & Workshop

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

For our last holiday event for the season, we’ll be hosting short guided tours of our current exhibitions. Tours will happen at the top of each hour. As always, exhibition wall texts and QR codes are also available if you want to explore the exhibitions on your own. In addition to the tours, June Collie will also be hosting an art-making workshop between 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spaces will be limited and proof of vaccination is required.

$12

Holiday Tour & Workshop

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

For our last holiday event for the season, we’ll be hosting short guided tours of our current exhibitions. Tours will happen at the top of each hour. As always, exhibition wall texts and QR codes are also available if you want to explore the exhibitions on your own. In addition to the tours, June Collie will also be hosting an art-making workshop between 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spaces will be limited and proof of vaccination is required.

$12

Kendra Frorup: The Whimsical Collector

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

The NAGB is proud to present Kendra Frorup's mid-career exhibition, The Whimsical Collector, which opens on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. This show will feature over 70 plus works on paper, sculptures and installations by mixed media artist, and educator, Kendra Frorup (née Hamilton).

FREE