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A mélange of culture: Prominent intuitive artist documents heritage

25 April 2016 admin

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.

NAGB Sculpture Garden Begins to Take Shape

20 April 2016 admin

The NAGB is asking for anybody who wishes to make a mark in the neighbourhood to have a hand in the creating of a community park, to come out and get involved!! The cleanup will be taking place over the weekend of April 23rd and 24, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 3 pm daily.

The Drawbridge by Graycliff

18 April 2016 admin

Anyone who’s walked or driven along West Hill Street probably can’t help but notice the healthy palette of colors on the buildings facing Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant. Paolo and Sharon Gazaroli, a husband and wife duo who are part of the Graycliff family, have undertaken a long-term commitment to revitalize West Hill Street, a main component of the area known as Historic Charles Towne.

What’s on at the NAGB Three new shows open this month

11 April 2016 admin

The NAGB will be doing its best to engage its members and visitors with three new shows that open collectively on April 28, 2016. They include: EN MAS’: Carnival, Junkanoo and Performance Art of the Caribbean, From Columbus to Junkanoo and Livingstone Pratt’s Genesis: The beginning of souls in time.

A lesson in preparedness

7 April 2016 admin

For many art students around the world, the end of year critique can be a nerve wracking and, sometimes, a

Leaving an impression: Grand Bahama’s schools get supplementary art materials, lessons

7 April 2016 admin

A week’s worth of school outreach, exhibition installation and art education by the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB)

Collecting dreams: Candis Marshall’s ‘A Garden of Dreams’ is a hit

7 April 2016 admin

Since it was established 12 years ago, Transforming Spaces has been focused on offering Bahamian artists a platform to showcase

The NAGB returns to Grand Bahama A pop-up exhibition with works from the National Collection will be on view

21 March 2016 admin

Grand Bahama is getting another taste of what the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) has to offer this month in anticipation of the satellite gallery’s opening on Grand Bahama.

Brent Malone’s ‘Metamorphosis’ is the March artwork of the month

7 March 2016 admin

Brent Malone’s “Metamorphosis” (1979), part of the NAGB’s National Collection, is on view in the R. Brent Malone Reincarnation exhibition. The work was donated to the National Collection by Jean Cookson.

What to expect at Transforming Spaces 2016

22 February 2016 NAGB

Since it was established 11 years ago, the annual Transforming Spaces art tour has sought to introduce locals to the country’s artists as well as galleries and art hubs around New Providence. A bus tour seemed the appropriate way to guide guests to each creative space, providing them with a solid overview of some of the island’s established galleries.