Art Central Bank of The Bahamas

10/06/2026

’s Island Dreamer will officially close on Friday, July 3. We welcome you to stop by to view featured works by Melissa Alcena, Rambo and Heath M. Grout, and to enjoy an exclusive preview of Giveton Gelin’s Island Dreamer III album and the Island Dreamer Songbook I.

01/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of Giveton Gelin Island Dreamer, featuring works by Melissa Alcena, Rambo and Heath M. Grout. Please visit the gallery to view these works, enjoy an exclusive preview of Giveton Gelin’s Island Dreamer III album and the Island Dreamer Songbook I.

The gallery is open to the public, free of charge, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

01/05/2026

07/04/2026

There’s still time to view our current exhibition “Fables, Shadows and Self”. The gallery is open and free to the public on weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

—

Pictured (far left):
Allan Jones, “Sun Dried”, 2025

Pictured (right):
Omar Richardson, “Spiritual Flight”, 2025

02/04/2026

Be our guest for the world premiere of Giveton Gelin’s new album and the launch of his first songbook. Photo exhibition with works by Melissa Alcena (), Rambo () and Heath M. Grout ().

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Location: William C. Allen Gallery, Central Bank of The Bahamas

01/04/2026

It’s about “Fables, Shadows and Self” at Central Bank’s William C. Allen Gallery, featuring works from its 2025-2026 high school and open call competitions.

01/04/2026

Congratulations to J. Andrew Knowles for earning an Honorable Mention in the 2025/2026 Central Bank Open Call Art Competition with his piece “You came to see the king of Andros”.

View this piece and other highlights from the competitions in our current exhibition “Fables, Shadows and Self” on view through April 10, 2026.

01/04/2026

Congratulations to Kevin Ti-Paul for earning an Honorable Mention in the 2025/2026 Central Bank Open Call Art Competition with his piece “Harbour Island”.

31/03/2026

Congratulations to Terran Brice for earning an Honorable Mention in the 2025/2026 Central Bank Open Call Art Competition with their poem “Lynden F******g Pindling!”.

View this piece and other highlights from the competitions in our current exhibition “Fables, Shadows and Self” on view through April 10, 2026.

31/03/2026

Congratulations to Tyesha Tynes for earning an Honorable Mention in the 2025/2026 Central Bank Open Call Art Competition with her ceramic piece “Strawberry and Miami Vice Daiquiris”.

View this piece and other highlights from the competitions in our current exhibition “Fables, Shadows and Self” on view through April 10, 2026.