NAGB Opens “The Lobby”: A Satellite Space in Grand Bahama
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The National Collection was established in 2003 to acquire works by Bahamian artists exhibiting in the Inaugural National Exhibition at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. This evolving collection captures imageries of nationhood, reflecting how we identify as a Bahamian people and how we respond to our environment.
In her essay “Art of The Bahamas: An Era of Negotiating Self-Definition”, poet Patricia Glinton-Meicholas states that Bahamian artists have been among the leaders in negotiating the redefinition of Bahamian ethos and identity. She argues the museum’s importance in nurturing this process: “Well positioned, the museum coaxes Bahamians into discovering and valuing a truer history, heritage, and culture of our country. It also encourages appreciation of the real genius of our people […].” To this end, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas has been a hub for intellectual and artistic ingenuity, fostering a space where Bahamian artists are free to imagine who we are beyond ideas imposed by tourism and false paradise.
An essential part of our mission as a national institution is to make Bahamian art accessible to all Bahamians across all islands. Through our new partnership with Pelican Bay Hotel, we are excited to present The Lobby: a satellite space for the NAGB that bridges the gap between New Providence and Grand Bahama—bringing us closer to educating, inspiring, and uplifting all Bahamians.
The Lobby will officially launch on November 30, 2024, at the Pelican Bay Hotel in Lucaya, Grand Bahama. The space is being inaugurated with Introduction to the National Collection, an exhibition of selected works from the National Collection.
The Lobby will be open to the public daily between 8:00 am–8:00 pm. The exhibition will be on view through July 2025. Admission is free.
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