The Ladder Gallery at New Providence Community Center exists to present creative works in a wide range of themes and styles. The hallways of New Providence Community Centre are an ever-evolving window into the inspired dreams and visions that flow from the creative heart.

      Having an alternate gallery space for art to reach further into the community of the Bahamas was the dream of Brent Malone. He not only gave the gallery its name but was instrumental in carving out it’s vision to offer opportunities for both professional and recreational artists to display their works. Before his death in 2004, Brent had become an important voice in New Providence Community Center. He had approved plans for a metal sculpture called “One” which is being completed in his memory and will be erected on the grounds of NPCC. He also worked closely with the children of NPCC as he strove to develop their natural creative spirit in the center’s art studio, The Creation Station. 


      The Ladder Gallery is dedicated to encouraging creativity in the community and opens its doors to both professional and amateur artists. Philosophically the Ladder Gallery believes that creativity is a God-given talent and should be celebrated in all its forms. Children’s artwork plays a major role in the displays at The Ladder Gallery. Besides featuring works created during Sunday service time by the children of NPCC, the center has been central in the creation of several large murals, specifically two murals dedicated to AIDS Awareness in the Bahamas. Both of these murals are on permanent display at The Ladder Gallery.


 
   The vision of The Ladder Gallery and New Providence Community Center extends beyond the wall of the building. “Welcome” a major public art installation by Antonius Roberts and Tyrone Ferguson was recently opened on the center’s property on the corner of Blake Road and JFK. “Welcome”, sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Kerzner International and NPCC is a shining example of what can be achieved when he church, the corporate sector and the government work together towards a common goal. “Welcome” was greatly influenced by “Sacred Space” at Clifton Pier, which began as a community clean up project by NPCC and grew to a area of major significance within the art community in the Bahamas.

The Ladder Gallery is open to the public from Monday to Saturday from 6am until 9pm. For more information please email gillian@npcconline.org.