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Samsung Camera Workshop in Jamaica

Posted by Kori Solomon
April 26, 2013
Usain Bolt Foundation announces Samsung Camera Workshop in Jamaica

The Usain Bolt Foundation has partnered with triple double Olympic Champion and world record holder Usain Bolt’s newest sponsor Samsung Camera to host a three day Photographic workshop for 25 students (ages 13-17) from throughout the island of Jamaica. The workshop will take place from May ...

National Biennial 2012

Posted by Kori Solomon
April 22, 2013
National Biennial 2012

This documentary provides a short overview of the National Biennial 2012 and includes short interviews with the NGJ Executive Director and Curators. ...

NLS's First Summer Artist-In-Residence

Posted by Kori Solomon
April 17, 2013
NLS's First Summer Artist-In-Residence

While the art scene grows in Jamaica, NLS works towards a more connected global network in which unconventional art, ideas and artists are accessed openly through our artist residency program.  Their first Summer artist-in-residence Wilmer Wilson IV is a Washington DC-based artist who works ...

From Wappy kill Fillup

Posted by Kori Solomon
April 13, 2013

The Jamaican colloquial expression, "From Wappy kill Fillup", meaning basically, "Since time immemorial" recalls a shooting murder resulting from a domestic dispute between two brothers, William and Philip. The murder occurred in the 1940's in the parish of Portland. At that time, such a crime...

Silhouette Dreams

Posted by Kori Solomon
April 12, 2013
Silhouette Dreams

Twenty five year old artiste Joan Phillips-Bennett is undaunted by the pressing economic times. Like many talented young Jamaicans, she faces financial challenges, among others, that may threaten her dream of running a thriving business.  Despite these challenges however, she has been pro...

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