Today is NGJ 50! In 1974, the National Gallery of Jamaica opened its doors to the public at the historic Devon House with a mission for conservation through acquisition, recreation through exhibitions, and education through programming, scholarship and community building.  Now, 50 years later, we continue to build on that legacy, expanding our collection, engaging with the community, and […]

Continuity: Expanding the Legacy of Women’s Artistry in Jamaica What does fifty look like? How does an institution evaluate its progress towards its original vision and mandate after fifty years? And what legacies does an institution choose to mark its golden milestone as it looks towards the forthcoming fifty years? These are the questions that the National Gallery of Jamaica answers with its fifty […]