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NAGB Film Series presents the Halloween classic "Hocus Pocus"

Thursday 31st October 2019  8:00 PM

The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas welcomes everyone to a special screening of the Halloween cult classic "Hocus Pocus," on October 31st, starting at 8:00 p.m.

"Hocus Pocus" is a 1993 American horror fantasy comedy film that was directed by Kenny Ortega. It tells the story of a Halloween-hating teenager named Max Dennison, who inadvertently resurrects three witches from their temporary dea...


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NAGB presents: Open Studios with Kachelle Knowles

Saturday 5th October 2019  5:00 PM

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) invites you to an Open Studios session with Bahamian artist Kachelle Knowles on Saturday, October 5th starting at 5:00 p.m. The informal conversation will look at a collection of work supported by Knowles’ current Project Space show at the NAGB entitled “Bahamian Man Since Time.”
Open Studio sessions and all programming in support of exhibition...


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NAGB 5th National Exhibition Film Series

Tuesday 1st June 2010  8:00 PM

The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas will be screening a powerful and thought provoking documentaries as part of its 5th National Exhibition.

Programming on the theme "The Carbon Footprint - Bahamian Artists 21st Century Response to the Environment"

Start Time: Jun 1st at 8:00pm
Where: National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, West & West Hill Sts.


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NAGB Film Series: Rafiki

Thursday 21st March 2019  8:00 PM

The NAGB welcomes you to a special screening on Thursday, March 21st starting at 8 p.m. of the critically acclaimed windfall LGBTQ film "Rafiki," a 2018 Kenyan drama directed by Wanuri Kahiu, telling a story of friendship and tender love that grows between two young women, amidst family and political pressures. The NAGB is excited to bring this timely gem, and as a reminder, this and all screening...


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The NAGB presents: February Film Series

Thursday 14th February 2019  7:00 PM

Thursday, Feb. 14th: “Pretty Woman”
Love is in the air and the NAGB Film Series is showcasing the iconic romantic film “Pretty Woman,” a modern update on Cinderella, where a prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall in love with one another, forming an unlikely pair.

While on a business trip, Edward played by Richard Gere, picks up a hooker, Vivian played by Julia Roberts, on an escapa...


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The NAGB presents: February Film Series

Thursday 28th February 2019  7:00 PM

Thursday, Feb. 28th: “A Raisin in the Sun”
The NAGB doubles up on your dose of films for February as they celebrate Black History Month and Sir Sidney Poitier's 92nd turn around the sun with the screening of the brilliant adaption of Lorraine Hansberry’s immortal “A Raisin in the Sun.”

The film, made in 1961 by Daniel Petrie, reprises the original Broadway stars—including Poitier ...


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The NAGB Film Series presents "The Black Moses" at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Thursday 17th January 2019  7:00 PM

Continuing our partnership with The Cinemas, the NAGB will present the Bahamian film “The Black Moses" directed by The Cinemas founder, Travolta Cooper.

“The Black Moses,” the documentary which follows the life, career and legacy of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Black Prime Minister of The Bahamas. Pindling, is considered by many to be the father of The Bahamas, after leading the island ...


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NAGB Film Series presents "Bahamian Son"

Thursday 6th December 2018  7:00 PM

Celebrating Bahamian Film on December 6th

Hosted by Bahamian filmmaker and NAGB film programmer Travolta Cooper, the NAGB Film Series continues with "Bahamian Son."

"Bahamian Son" is an international, independent feature film based on actual events from the life of writer Reggie Henderson. The story follows Kevin as he sets out to find his father whom he has not seen in more than thirty year...


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NAGB Film Series presents Contact Zone and Free Swim

Thursday 22nd November 2018  7:00 PM

Hosted by Bahamian filmmaker and NAGB film programmer Travolta Cooper, the NAGB Film Series continues with an exciting doubleheader with two Bahamian films "Free Swim" and "Contact Zone.

We start the evening with Gustavius Renwick's short film "Contact Zone" which takes place in an art gallery in New York City and details the seduction and attraction between visitor and curator.

The main fea...


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NAGB Arternoons: Christmas Batik Fun!

Saturday 8th December 2018  10:00 AM

December at the NAGB will be filled with holiday fun as we bring in the Christmas season with a special Arternoon for kids that is all about colour and prints! Join us on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 for some batik fun then help us decorate our Christmas tree. Create a design, use it to make a one of a kind batik placemat, then show it off to family and friends! Lunch is included plus a few surpri...