National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas NAGB is an art museum collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting historic and contemporary Bahamian art. In 1996, Prime Minister Hubert A.

Established by an Act of Parliament, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is the first institution of its kind in the history of The Bahamas. Ingraham first announced the establishment of The National Art Gallery as part of an expanded system of museums. The Government’s initiative to support a national art gallery reflects an understanding of how such institutions assist in nation-building. It

represents a vision that a national art gallery can be a place for Bahamians to view an important aspect of their culture. It also anticipates that the National Art Gallery will become a showpiece for tourism - a place where visitors from abroad can view the finest Bahamian artwork. After considering various locations, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas was invited to occupy Villa Doyle, a period building dating back to the 1860s. Because of its history, location and beauty, there can be few sites more fitting to house the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas than this building. Completed in the 1860s, its owner Sir William Doyle was Chief Justice of The Bahamas and the first Bahamian to be knighted. After the addition of a ballroom in the 1920s, it became one of Nassau’s stately homes and a prized location for local entertainment. Positioned on the rise overlooking the top of West Street, Villa Doyle is typical of great houses of earlier centuries with balconies that offer a commanding view of the city and the sea. It is located in the heart of historic “Old Nassau” and is within easy walking distance of Nassau’s main commercial district. Villa Doyle’s restoration took almost seven years to complete involving a dedicated team of professionals and consultants under the supervision of architect Anthony Jervis and the National Art Gallery’s Committee chaired by Dr Gail Saunders. Because of the time taken to complete the restoration and transformation of Villa Doyle, the National Art Gallery now boasts museum-grade lighting, and climate, fire and security controls, which are on par with similar galleries internationally.

Now on view | The Gaulin Woman: Uncovering Our Bahamian SelvesNAGB is proud to present The Gaulin Woman: Uncovering Our ...
31/05/2026

Now on view | The Gaulin Woman: Uncovering Our Bahamian Selves

NAGB is proud to present The Gaulin Woman: Uncovering Our Bahamian Selves, a new exhibition honouring the life and legacy of Patricia Glinton-Meicholas – poet, author, cultural historian, and one of The Bahamas' most influential advocates for culture and heritage.

Curated by Letitia Marie Pratt, the exhibition explores Glinton-Meicholas' lasting impact on Bahamian art, folklore, and national identity through a selection of artworks by some of the country's most celebrated artists alongside materials drawn from her research and publications.

The Gaulin Woman is on view through May 2027. Come and visit NAGB to explore this celebration of Bahamian culture and the enduring legacy of one of the country’s most important cultural voices.

29/05/2026

Join NAGB this evening for an Artist Talk with Jonnique Beadle as she discusses her solo exhibition Glimmers, moderated by NAGB Education Officer Nowe Harris-Smith. The talk begins at 6:30 pm.

Glimmers centres on memory, ephemerality, and joy, drawing from Beadle’s family archive and childhood photographs to explore the delicate coexistence of grief and remembrance following the passing of her father, artist John Beadle. Through mixed-media collage, image transfers, fabric, and rhinestones, she creates intimate compositions that embrace memory’s fragmented and fleeting nature while holding space for moments of joy.

Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and deeper insight into Beadle’s practice and the stories woven throughout the exhibition.

NAGB Executive Director Maelynn Ford and Deputy Director Marysa Malone joined Her Excellency the Honourable Leslia Mille...
23/05/2026

NAGB Executive Director Maelynn Ford and Deputy Director Marysa Malone joined Her Excellency the Honourable Leslia Miller-Brice, Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, for a visit to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The visit included meetings with staff and a tour of the offices, continuing collaboration and strengthening partnerships in support of culture, youth, and national development in The Bahamas.

NAGB recently welcomed students and faculty from Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD) for a special tour le...
22/05/2026

NAGB recently welcomed students and faculty from Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD) for a special tour led by our Curatorial Director Jodi Minnis-Rolle. The group explored our current exhibitions including Eddie Minnis: Pot Luck, 10th Double Dutch, What the Landscape Holds, and strolled through our Art Park. A highlight of the visit was unexpectedly crossing paths with Bahamian artist Eddie Minnis himself during the tour, making the experience even more memorable.

Tours at NAGB offer an opportunity to connect more deeply with Bahamian art, history, and culture through conversations and shared experiences across our spaces.

The Rotary Club of East Nassau invites you to a special talk featuring Maelynn Ford, Executive Director of National Art ...
18/05/2026

The Rotary Club of East Nassau invites you to a special talk featuring Maelynn Ford, Executive Director of National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. Ford will present on “The Bahamas at the Venice Biennale,” discussing the country’s participation in the internationally renowned Venice Biennale and the significance of Bahamian representation on one of the world’s leading contemporary art platforms.

This hybrid meeting will take place on Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at the Nassau Yacht Club on East Bay Street and you could also join via Zoom. Join the Rotary Club of East Nassau for an engaging afternoon of conversation on Bahamian art, culture, and international representation.

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas welcomes the Hon. Leslia Miller-Brice as Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage. We...
16/05/2026

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas welcomes the Hon. Leslia Miller-Brice as Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage. We are exceedingly pleased to have a Ministry focused on who we are as a people; our unique culture; and our diverse arts - visual, performing, and literary. We look forward to working together to preserve, advance, and share the arts, culture, and heritage of The Bahamas.

Join NAGB for the opening of Glimmers, a solo exhibition by artist Jonnique Beadle. Opening on 29 May at 6:30 PM in the ...
15/05/2026

Join NAGB for the opening of Glimmers, a solo exhibition by artist Jonnique Beadle. Opening on 29 May at 6:30 PM in the Project Space Gallery, the exhibition presents a series of mixed media collages that explore memory, ephemerality, and joy through family archives and personal recollections. Two years after the passing of her father, John Beadle, Beadle turns to memories of childhood, family gatherings, and intimate moments, using collage to reflect the fragmented and transient nature of remembrance.

Glimmers draws on the idea of “micro moments” of joy and well being, presenting layered compositions made with image transfers, fabric, rhinestones, and symbolic materials. The exhibition reflects on the delicate coexistence of grief and joy through memory and loss. The exhibition is curated by Jodi Minnis-Rolle, and an artist talk with Jonnique Beadle will follow the opening.

Granny B says “come buy dese shirts!”Celebrate the creativity and humour of Eddie Minnis with our new Potluck limited ed...
15/05/2026

Granny B says “come buy dese shirts!”

Celebrate the creativity and humour of Eddie Minnis with our new Potluck limited edition merchandise collection.

Available now at the Mixed Media Store are three limited edition shirts and a special edition tote bag inspired by the exhibition. Quantities are limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Visit NAGB to experience Potluck, explore the exhibition, and take home a piece of the collection while supplies last.

Show us your purple thumb!In celebration of Election Day, NAGB is offering free admission today, May 13, to all visitors...
13/05/2026

Show us your purple thumb!

In celebration of Election Day, NAGB is offering free admission today, May 13, to all visitors who show their purple thumb at Admissions. Spend some time exploring Bahamian art, culture, and history through our current exhibitions and collections.

Happy Mother’s Day from NAGB!Today we celebrate the love, strength, and care of mothers everywhere. Untitled (Family of ...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from NAGB!

Today we celebrate the love, strength, and care of mothers everywhere.

Untitled (Family of Three), 1981, by Antonius Roberts, reminds us of the quiet power of family, connection, and togetherness. Bring your mom or a mom-adjacent figure to the NAGB and spend the day surrounded by art and appreciation.

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