Tour local art galleries in Portland

Art galleries in Portland do not get the hype they deserve. They feature some of the greatest works of local artists from the area who often get overlooked.

Imagine capturing and packaging the natural luxury of life in Portland and taking it with you wherever you go in the world. That can be your experience if you happen to purchase a piece of artwork while touring art galleries in this parish.

This slower side of Jamaica hides some beautiful art. We also encourage you to take an art class and let your children experience a talk about Jamaican art while touring the galleries.

Portland Art Gallery

A simple yet visually-pleasing tour of this hub for visual arts in Port Antonio will excite your senses. The gallery serves the town of Port Antonio and the surrounding area and features the works of a collective of individual artists.

Some classify it as a small gingerbread studio which you can find in Port Antonio on the eastern end of the island. It is staffed by Hopeton Cargill. a Port Antonio realist painter.

Pick the brain of this local art scene ambassador and learn about the history of Port Antonio and its vibrant local art community.

Tel: (876) 882-7732

Gallery Carriacou at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill

Your visit to Hotel Mocking Bird Hills isn’t complete until you take a step inside the on-property Gallery Carriacou. The gallery plays host to all forms of arts and crafts.

As an added bonus, exhibition openings are complemented by musical, dance, or literary performances to the delight of many visitors. Allow the children to have informal talks with Innkeeper Barbara Walker.

She is sure to help them discover their own creative aspirations as they view the work of the local artists on display. Take it a step further and take her art classes. Barbara is infamous for making creative dreams a reality in her studio.

Tel: (876) 993-7267

Beyond the luxury villas, the lush greenery and the blue ocean, Portland’s art scene has so much for you to discover.