Dawn Davies

Photograph of Dawn Davies by Scharad Lightbourne

An enthusiastic supporter and a keen collector of Bahamian art, Dawn Davies is well known among visual artists in The Bahamas.

Rosemary C. Hanna

Rosemary C Hanna photographed by Ana-Lisa Wells

Rosemary Hanna’s knowledge of Nassau’s over-the-hill community provides valuable insight into the history and culture of The Bahamas.

Philip A. Burrows

Portrait Photograph of Philip Burrows by Ben Jamieson

Director, Actor, Producer, Teacher Born 1956, Philip Burrows has been steadfast in his commitment to the cultural development of this nation. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.  Philip has been involved in more than a hundred productions either as… Continue reading Philip A. Burrows

Denis Knight

Portrait Photograph of Denis Knight by Duke Wells

Artist, Potter Considered to be the grandfather of Bahamian ceramics, Denis Knight, now in his 90s, has lived and worked in The Bahamas since the 1950s. He taught in the public school system and the College of The Bahamas for many years, influencing a new generation of ceramicists. In 2011, one of his proteges, master… Continue reading Denis Knight

Nova Taylor

Nova Taylor photographed by Duke Wells

Nurse Nova is the only practicing critical care nurse with certification in The Bahamas. She is one of the founders of the critical care and telemetry unit at Doctor’s Hospital, where she also started the sole respiratory therapy program.  She trains nurses and technicians in a variety of capacities. Nova says she absolutely loves her… Continue reading Nova Taylor