Caribbean Visual Culture

The Bermuda National Gallery collection includes works by Bermudian artists, traditional and modern African art, European masterpieces, and a diverse range of Bermudian and international photographs and prints. It also hosts rotating exhibitions like the "Bermuda Biennial of Contemporary Art," held every two years, featuring works by Bermudians both at home and abroad.

The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts (CMCArts) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Caribbean arts. It provides engaging educational programs and interactive spaces to promote artistic expression. CMCArts features a variety of exhibitions, residencies, performances, and workshops that showcase Caribbean culture, including both permanent and temporary displays.

El Museo del Barrio showcases Caribbean art within its focus on Latin American and Caribbean culture. Its collection covers over 800 years, including pre-Columbian Taíno artifacts and modern works from the Caribbean, Latin America, and Latino communities. The museum aims to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret these cultures, focusing especially on the Puerto Rican community in New York City.

The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico exhibits a diverse collection of Puerto Rican and international art, including works by both well-known and emerging artists. Visitors can view an array of permanent and temporary exhibitions.

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba, also known as the National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana, is a prominent art museum in Cuba. It features the largest Caribbean art collection and consists of two buildings: one dedicated to Cuban art and the other to international art.

MOCA North Miami showcases modern art from the mid-20th century to today, focusing on cultural, social, and technological themes. It hosts exhibitions, educational programs, and has over 400 works by artists such as Manuel Mathieu.

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) focuses on preserving, showcasing, and sharing both historical and contemporary Bahamian art.

The National Gallery of Jamaica in Kingston is the oldest and largest public art museum in the region, dedicated to Jamaican art. It showcases a wide variety of works from the Taino era to today, including pieces by Edna Manley and John Dunkley.

The FIU Frost Art Museum focuses on art from the U.S. and Latin America, emphasizing Haitian and Cuban painting.

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum. It specializes in international art from the 20th and 21st centuries, especially pieces related to the US Latinx community, the African diaspora, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The Studio Museum in Harlem is a renowned art museum dedicated to the visual arts of African descent. It serves as a nexus for African descent artists locally, nationally, and internationally, showcasing work influenced by Black culture. The museum champions, empowers, and celebrates Black visual artists through exhibitions, residencies, educational initiatives, and a growing permanent collection.

A digital collection of historical exhibition catalogs, publications, and brochures from El Museo del Barrio's history, covering 1973 to 2017.

Theresa Roberts, originally an art collector, is passionate about supporting Jamaican artists through this website. She also participates in United Kingdom arts projects such as DRIFT, which features visual art installations along the River Thames, the New Hall Cambridge art collection, and the International Slavery Museum at National Museums Liverpool.

The Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI) at PAMM promotes Caribbean art through exhibitions, scholarship, public programs, and collection development, aiming to transform understanding across linguistic regions.

The Community Archiving Lab for Culture and Justice is a living archive and community space dedicated to preserving and showcasing Afro-Caribbean history and culture. It allows the public to explore CCCADI's extensive archives, including rare artifacts and documents, and participate in reflecting and shaping its future as it nears its 50th anniversary.