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Feature: About The Membership Department and Program

5 July 2012 Natalie Willis

A typical museum has a variety of departments and a very important one is Membership. In a museum, one of the first things a visitor will see is a banner or some sort of leaflet, describing the advantages of joining with the institution. But what does membership exactly do? At The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) there is no separate department that makes up membership. Rather, Curatorial Trainee’s, Nastassia Pratt and Averia Wright spearhead the NAGB’s Membership Program. Straddling two teams, they have a lot on their plate.

Blank Canvas: The Creative Community

25 April 2012 Natalie Willis

NAGB Chief Curator John Cox welcomes Pam Burnside to NAGB: Blank Canvas on Guardian Radio 96.9FM. Together with NAGB Curatorial Assistant, Ashley Knowles they discuss the ‘Creative Community,’ Junkanoo’s place in the modern artistic community.

Highlight: Pictures from Transforming Spaces

29 March 2012 admin

Transforming Spaces 2012 was a smashing success! The team at the NAGB is still trying to recover from the tours,

Review: All-Star Amateur Artists Night

26 January 2012 Natalie Willis

The event was a success. Artworks were sold; amateur and professional artists mingled, classical music filled the air, family, friends and the local community came out to support the gallery and All-star Amateur Artists Night participants. In preparing for the event, there was a lot of behind the scene work and high expectations that needed to be meet.

As We Knew Him: One Family’s Tribute to Jackson Burnside

25 January 2012 admin

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How To: The Proper Conservation and Preservation of Artworks on Paper

12 January 2012 Natalie Willis

For the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas as well as other art galleries, museums, art collectors and appreciators, one’s storage system is an institution’s most important asset (besides the art of course). Without one, collections of priceless artworks and artefacts will deteriorate at rapid rates. Below are recommendations for the proper handling of works on paper.

Amos Ferguson Match Me If You Can: Photos of the Event

22 December 2011 admin

The NAGB staff and Mixed Media would like to wish our viewers a hearty Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and wonderful

Feature: A Look Into the Role of the Curatorial Assistant

20 December 2011 Natalie Willis

At The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, the experience of the Curatorial Assistant is very similar to that of the Curatorial Trainee. This position is specialised in technical hands-on work that varies in duties from curatorial, to making sure that conservation and restoration are up to museum standards.

The All-Star Amateur Artists Night: Flyer, Rules and Application Form

10 November 2011 Natalie Willis

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!

Feature: A Look Into the Role of the Curatorial Trainee

3 November 2011 Natalie Willis

From the moment a curator has an idea or plan for an exhibition, the job of the curatorial trainee is set into motion. Alongside the curatorial assistant(s), the trainee(s) begin to hunt and gather. Vital information about artists and collectors are recorded and later contacted.