National Gallery of Jamaica and KADIST Present ARAVARA: June 28, 2026 The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), in collaboration with KADIST, is pleased to present ARAVARA, an audiovisual exhibition curated by Dominican curator Yina Jiménez Suriel. The exhibition opens on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with a public opening reception at 1:30 p.m. and music by DJ Iset Sankofa. Featuring ten artworks from ten artists, ARAVARA was […]

Happy Father’s Day Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who nurture, inspire, and help shape the stories of our families and communities. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at the National Gallery of Jamaica!

Happy Labour Day Happy Labour Day from the National Gallery of Jamaica. Today we take the time to acknowledge the progress made in workers rights, but also to tend to and beautify our communities as we take pride in our surroundings. Walk good and have a productive day.

Happy International Museum Day Happy International Museum Day from the Board of Directors, Management and Staff at the National Gallery of Jamaica. Since 1977 the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has hosted International Museum Day on May 18th. Each year highlights a new theme and museums across the globe join in to celebrate our shared goals in bringing heritage […]

In Memoriam: Susan Alexander, OD. (1929 – 2026) The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the National Gallery of Jamaica have expressed sorrow at the passing of artist Susan Alexander, who died peacefully at her home on May 4, 2026.  Susan Mizelle Alexander was born in New York City. She formalised her art training at Pratt Institute and Skidmore College in New […]

Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to the women who have raised us, nurtured us, and been steadfast, irreplaceable figures in our lives. Whether by birth or by choice, you are essential to the lives of those you have helped shape and grow. Today is one of many days on which you are acknowledged. You are forever appreciated. […]