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At the Jacmel Arts Center, full liberation through the arts is our number one goal. We’re glad to have you along as we work towards this mission. On this site you can view work from our artists, read the latest news on our blog, find out how you can get involved, and more!
You can also now download our latest catalog of available artworks ready for shipping or exhibition in the US now. Download here: 2019 Full US Catalog
Jacmel Arts Center has teamed up with our partners, Indy Convergence, to close out the 2020 year with three exhibits. These exhibits are inspired by the Guede traditions of Haiti and represent the strength that it found in Haiti’s connection to our ancestors and the spirits. The first two exhibits, “Across the Bridge”, and “Through … Continue reading Wrapping Up 2020 with a Trio of International Exhibits
We are excited to share two new virtual shows with you in our online galleries! Our first is our new group show by a selection of our member artists. This exhibit is titled “RESPIRE”. “Respire” is the Kreyol word meaning, “to breathe”. The act of breathing can easily be taken for granted, but in times … Continue reading Two New Virtual Shows
On the night of Tuesday, May 5th 2020, we lost a dear member of our Jacmel Arts community. Jacques Pierre, better known to his friends as Ti Boubout, died at the St. Michel hospital in Jacmel from undiagnosed illness. He was 54 at the time of his death and was a well respected member of … Continue reading In Memory of Jacques Pierre, Boubout
Baron Kriminel is a spirit in Haitian Vodou tradition that is considered to be the Saint of all Criminals, but also considered a spirit of justice and custodian of the cemetery. He is closely related to other Guede lwa including Baron Samedi, Baron LaCroix, and Gran Brijit, but he is also much more feared due … Continue reading Baron Kriminel through the Eyes of Jacmel Artists
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