For the art curious
Exhibitions, festivals, markets and opportunities for artists. Discover what’s coming up and browse the archive.
Selected by Hart of Jamaica.
Programme and booking details from each organiser.
Upcoming
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Opening: 12 November, 6 pm – 9 pm
St John Bosco Hall, Hatfield
The 32nd annual fair, dedicated to Sr. Susan Frazer, RSM. Opening-night contribution: JMD 3,500. The exhibition is free to the public on Friday 13 November; the Craft Fair & Family Fun Day follows on Saturday. Proceeds support diocesan charities.
View organiser detailsDiocese of Mandeville · official 2026 programme
Upcoming
9 am – 5 pm
St John Bosco, Hatfield
Part of Mandeville Art Fair 2026. Jewellery, crafts, pottery, plants, music and children’s activities, with free face painting and an art workshop. Food will be on sale. Check with the organiser for admission details.
View organiser detailsDiocese of Mandeville · official programme
Upcoming
5 pm · Registration required
Terra Nova Hotel
Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this JBDC event explores how local trade can help Jamaican businesses grow. Relevant for artists, makers and creative businesses looking for new sales channels and connections.
View JBDC event detailsJamaica Business Development Corporation · official event poster
Upcoming
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Island Village, Turtle River Road
When Worlds Collide. Four days connecting fashion and tourism, with a welcome event, a fashion exhibition and runway shows on 21 and 22 November. See the programme for individual times and tickets.
View organiser detailsJIFW 2026 · programme supplied by Hart of Jamaica
Upcoming
Opening · 6 pm
Olympia Gallery, 202 Old Hope Road
The opening of a retrospective exhibition dedicated to George Rodney. Contact the gallery for the exhibition’s full run and visiting hours.
View organiser detailsOlympia Gallery · opening verified on its website
Upcoming
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Venues across Kingston
Eight days of art, fashion, film, literature, dance and music, produced by Kingston Creative. See the organiser’s programme for individual events and venues.
View organiser detailsKingston Creative · official Eventbrite poster and festival website
Upcoming
Priory · confirm venue and hours with organiser
The December edition announced in Conu’co Market’s 2026 calendar. Check the organiser’s latest post for venue, opening times and vendor details.
View organiser detailsConu’co Market · official calendar
Upcoming
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9 am – 5 pm daily · JMD 500 general admission
Jamaica Horticultural Society Showgrounds, Hope Pastures
The Association of Jamaican Potters presents its Art & Craft Fair. Secure parking is available on the grounds. For more information, call (876) 820-7501.
View the organiser’s InstagramAssociation of Jamaican Potters · official event poster
Upcoming
12 pm – 5 pm
Montego Bay Cultural Centre
The third annual charity art exhibition and fundraiser, supporting West Haven Home for Children with Disabilities.
View organiser detailsSvmmer Foundation · official organiser’s poster
Creative competitions, submission deadlines and opportunities for artists.
Open for submissions
Submission deadline · 13 November 2026
Online entries through TPDCo · Heritage360
A photography competition celebrating the people, places, traditions, cuisine, architecture and cultural experiences that make Jamaica unique. Open to amateur and professional photographers. Cash prizes: 1st JMD 200,000; 2nd JMD 150,000; 3rd JMD 100,000, plus additional prizes. No AI-generated or AI-modified images are accepted. Read the official eligibility rules and submission requirements before entering. Enquiries: heritage360@tpdco.org · (658) 213-5643.
View rules & enterTPDCo · official entry page and updated 2026 poster
Open for submissions
Submission deadline
Exhibition: 12 December · Montego Bay Cultural Centre
Submissions open 1 September – 20 November 2026. Accepted media: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, film and textile. Contact the organiser for submission requirements.
Contact the organiserSvmmer Foundation · official open-call poster
Event coverage & promotion
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