Opportunities Bulletin
Self-Directed Residency, ...
Studio Faire is now inviting applications for their last available 2 week residency in 2023. Applications for 2024 Residencies are also welcomed. S
Late Winter Online Reside ...
The Late Winter Writers Residency Online is a small cohort program that gives you a chance to learn from each other and faculty, attend exclusive t
INBREAK RESIDENCY
The Inbreak Residency is a virtual co-learning and making environment that promotes a collective exploration of the intersections of art, faith, an
News
The latest news from the D’Aguilar Art Foundation
New Acquisitions: Shacqeel Coleby and Dyah Neilson
The D’Aguilar Art Foundation is pleased to announce the acquisition of the two pieces from the show Salt and Earth, from artists Shacqeel Coleby and Dyah Neilson. ...
F. Marina D'Aguilar: Legend, Mother, Friend, Passes away on March 31, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of F. Marina D’Aguilar on March 31, 2022 at age 87. ...
An Interview with John Paul Saddleton
In conjunction with his current solo exhibition, titled 'Wading in The Shallows, Plunging in The Deep', we are delighted to share an interview with John Paul Saddleton. ...
Mrs Patrica Minnis Opens Student Exhibition at DAF
On Thursday 20 May, Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, opened our new exhibition at The D'Aguilar Art Foundation, featuring the artwork of the students of Uriah McPhee. ...
Featured Artist Nastassia Pratt
Today we highlight the work of Bahamian artist Nastassia Pratt...
K Smith is interviewed by ZNS
ZNS visited the DAF today to interview K Smith about his current exhibition TWO CENTURIES OF SMITH. The interview will air this Thursday, 5th December at 7pm, during the nightly news....
NEW ACQUISITION: Mango 1 and Mango 2 by Melissa Alcena
New Acquisition We are delighted to acquire two photographs by Bahamian artist Melissa Alcena. 'Mango 1' and 'Mango 2' will be the first artworks by Alcena in the collection, however we supported her work at the galle...
NEW ACQUISITION: Sonia Farmer's "A True and Exact History" (Poinciana Paper Press, 2018)
This artist book was recently acquired by the DAF from the fundraising exhibition in support of Letitia Pratt's studies, a garden. Sonia Farmer so generously donated the piece to the exhibition, and for this we truly app...
About Us
The D’Aguilar Art Foundation, launched in 2008, is the culmination of Vincent D’Aguilar’s vision for Bahamian art. One of the most comprehensive privately held art collections in The Bahamas, the Foundation is an educational resource for artists, scholars, collectors, students and the general public. Operating out of a multi-functional exhibition, educational and archival space, we strive to involve members of the public in the ideas and discourse of Bahamian artists.