Art Bytes
“I don’t think artists should ever be married because you cannot give to your wife the kind of total devotion she
needs. That goes to your art. Art is my first love, and it’s never going to be any different.”- Barrington Watson for
Caribbean Beat Magazine.
Pictured: Barrington Watson’s “Mother and Child” (1958) from the National Gallery of Jamaica.
 Isaac Mendes Belisario was one of the earliest artists to depict Jamaican culture. This character sketch, “Koo-Koo, or |
 This month of August marks two significant anniversaries for Jamaica: Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6). |
 The National Gallery of Jamaica will once again be hosting its educational workshop Writivity: How to Look at Artwork. |
 ► Men in Art - October 2023 |
 Calling all Artists! The Sky Gallery invites you to submit your best works for showcase during our 2023 exhibition season at theskygalleryja.com/exhibitionapply. |
 Starting July 9, the National Gallery of Jamaica will expand opening hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This means that visitors may view the Gallery's permanent exhibitions that include the Edna |