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Free Transportation Brings 1,400 Students into BNG
Over 1,400 students, together with more than 200 school chaperones, have attended an educational tour of The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet since the exhibition opened at the Bermuda National Gallery in October. Much of this has been made possible by the generous loan of buses from the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, which have been bringing
Members Preview: Offerings
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Members’ Preview of Offerings by Soleé Darrell. Offerings is Darrell’s first solo show in Bermuda. The exhibition builds on Darrell’s inclusion in the 2024 Bermuda Biennial, a key turning point in her career which marked both her first time exhibiting in Bermuda, and in a museum setting. Later that year, Darrell was selected for the Emerging Artists Program at
Guidance Counselors and English Teachers come to the Gallery for PD Day
Earlier this month, the Gallery hosted two additional professional development sessions for Bermuda’s Public School employees. In November of last year, Bermuda’s arts teachers spent a full day in the Gallery. Following that success, the Ministry of Education reached out to organize half day sessions for English Language Arts teachers and school guidance counsellors. Over 20 guidance counselors also took
Free Admission Returns for 2026
BNG is offering free admission for all visitors in 2026. The initiative, which has been generously supported by a grant from The Christian Humann Foundation for the past four years, allows equitable access for all to BNG’s world-class exhibitions, and to Bermuda’s national art collection, which is cared for by the Gallery. Close to 15,000 people visited the Bermuda National
Muppet ChristmasCarol Screening
On Saturday, December 6, the City of Hamilton turned Front Street into a open-air cinema, where families sat under the stars to watch a movie. The first movie was The Muppet Christmas Carol, shown in celebration of The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet. While waiting for the movie to start, Lorna Hayward, Senior Events Coordinator for
Teacher Professional Development
The Bermuda National Gallery hosted an engaging Professional Development Day for the public school arts teachers, organized by Mikaela Joy Kawaley-Lathan, BNG’s Officer of Community Engagement, Programming and Learning and Dr. Shannon Rose-Robinson from the Ministry of Education. Visual art, music, and dance teachers came to BNG to have a tour of The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil
Third Annual Run for the Arts
Thank you for your support Thank you to everyone who joined us last month to support the third annual BNG Run for the Arts 5K! Organised by Nhuri Bashir, Donna Raynor and Domico Watson, the event raised funds for the development of a vibrant public art programme in the North-East Hamilton area. Over 250 runners and walkers came out for
Members’ Preview: Pencil to Puppet
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the members’ preview of The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet. The exhibition is a chronological journey over the course of Frith’s life, which literally starts with a pencil and ends with puppets. Approximately 350 works are on display, ranging from advertisements drawn for Masters Limited in Frith’s teenage
Art for the Body: Wearable Art Panel
Thank you to Courtney Clay, Jordan Carey, and Melanie Eddy for an inspiring evening of conversation during Art for the Body: A Discussion on Wearable Art. Each artist brought thoughtful insight into their creative process and generously shared how sustainability, identity, and innovation inform their practices. From couture accessories to sculptural jewellery to community-rooted fashion, their work speaks volumes, representing
Member’s Preview: Andy Warhol
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the members’ preview of Andy Warhol: Portraits from The Factory. The exhibition is produced in partnership with the Green family and we would like to extend a sincere thank you to them for the generous loan of these artworks. This exhibition is the fourth in a series that we have had held
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