The aim of the Cultural Affairs Division is to review, monitor and administer the national policies, programmes and projects relative to culture. Its mission is to promote the development, preservation, affirmation and celebration of the cultural life of the Bahamian community, and to stimulate cultural and creative expressions at all levels of society. This is done through research and the holding of festivals, workshops, and the encouragement of the performing and visual arts.  The Cultural Affairs Division is headed by a director, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown.  

Cultural venues falling under the Division’s purview are:

National Centre for the Performing Arts

National Centre for the Performing Arts
Shirley Street (the Shirley Street Theatre)
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-2884
Fax. (242) 393-2884
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

The National Dance School of The Bahamas
5th Terrace, Centreville
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 323-4380
Fax.(242) 323-4380
Opening hours: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Activities which fall Under the Division’s Purview:

• Cultural Grant
• Culture Training Summer Programme
• The National Dance School After School Programme
• Dance & Drum Classes for Adults
• E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival
• Junior Junkanoo
• Senior Junkanoo
• Junkanoo Seed Funding
• Rental of Dance Rooms
• Rental/Booking of Theatres

For more information, please contact

The Cultural Affairs Division
2nd Floor, West Wing
Education Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600
Fax. (242) 356-2693
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays