Finding Fine Art in Jamaica

Fine Art Galleries in Jamaica

There are several art galleries and studios in Jamaica, but you can also find fine art in less conventional places.  Here are a few suggestions of where to find art

Craft shops and markets – Several fine artists are comfortable being closely associated with craft. Visit the craft markets and look for artworks that are not typical or mass produced.  Have a talk with the vendor about the artworks and the artists to confirm that you have found a fine art.  

Gift shops – Some artists merge fine art with gift items.  These are good locations to find a variety of craft items and artisanal products of exceptional quality that are 100% Jamaican.

-    Nesha’s Art Gallery, 20 Main Street, Shop #1 Corner Stone Plaza, Ocho Rios
-    Mud Palace Gallery, Old Wharf Road, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth
-    Things Jamaican stores in Kingston and the two main international airports

Art and food – Restaurants, especially those owned by artists or art collectors.  

-    Gallery of Joe James, Rio Bueno Main Street, Rio Buena
-    Ahhh...Ras Natango, Camrose District, Granville, Montego Bay

Art galleries and studios – There are a well establish and new galleries, as well as, art studios worth visiting. Here are the names of a few:

-    Creative Framing & Art Gallery, 4 Constant Spring Rd, Kingston
-    Gene Pearson Gallery, R Hotel, 2 Renfrew Road, Kingston
-    Grosvenor Gallery, 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Kingston
-    Hi Qo Art and Framing Gallery, 24 Waterloo Road, Kingston
-    Island Art and Framing, 20 Barbican Road, Kingston
-    The Olympia Gallery, 202 Old Hope Road, Kingston
-    Portland Art gallery, Old Railway Building, West Street, Portland
-    Red Easel Gallery, 93 Old Hope Road, Kingston
-    Revolution Gallery, 44 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston
-    ROKTOWA Artists Collective, 8 Pechon Street, Kingston
-    Sanaa Studios, 25 Barbican Road, Kingston
-    Amai Craft, 30 Red Hills Road, Kingston

National Galleries and museums – While in Kingston, visit the country’s main art museum, the National Gallery of Jamaica, which was established in 1974 and the largest of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean. The western branch of the National Gallery is housed at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, at Sam Sharpe Square.

Also visit EJ art gallery of contemporary Jamaican/Caribbean fine art: EJ Art Gallery 

Painting by Alphanso Blake. Visit EJ gallery to see his collection.

November 2019