Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston

Name: Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
Address: 1 Arthur Wint Drive Kingston 5 St. Andrew Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica

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Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

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Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, formerly Jamaica School of Art and Crafts, is an art school in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1940, Edna Manley pioneered evening art classes at the Institute of Jamaica's Junior Centre but it was not until 1950 that the first formal arts school opened at the DaCosta Institute at 1 Central Avenue, Kingston Gardens. A number of leading Jamaican artists collaborated with Manley to open the first art school in Jamaica, including Albert Huie who became one of the tutors. 64 paying students enrolled in the first year and due to unexpected interest expanded the school at 11 North Street. ()

Established: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 17°59'52"N, 76°46'53"W

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1 Arthur Wint Drive Kingston 5 St. Andrew JamaicaKingston Jamaica

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Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Emancipation Park, Devon House, National Heroes Park, Little Theatre.

0.7 miNW
Park
Emancipation Park, Kingston
17 min walk • Emancipation Park is a serene oasis nestled in the bustling heart of New Kingston, Jamaica. This verdant space, spanning seven acres, was inaugurated on July 31, 2002, to commemorate the end of slavery on the island. It is not only a symbol of freedom and cultural...
1.3 miNW
Garden, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Devon House, Kingston
34 min walk • Devon House stands as a proud emblem of Jamaica's rich cultural heritage, nestled in the bustling capital city of Kingston. This grand mansion, dating back to 1881, was once the residence of George Stiebel, Jamaica's first black millionaire.
1.1 miSW
Park, Memorial
National Heroes Park, Kingston
29 min walk • National Heroes Park, located in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, is a significant site of memory and reverence, paying homage to the nation's most influential leaders and cultural figures. This sprawling 50-acre expanse is not only a lush, green oasis amidst the city's...
~520 ftSW
17°59'47"N • 76°46'55"W
Little Theatre, Kingston
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Arcade, Theater
0.4 miNW
18°0'8"N • 76°47'7"W
The Theatre Place, Kingston
11 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Independence Park, Kingston
18 min walk • Independence Park is a sports and cultural complex in Kingston, Jamaica built for the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It houses a variety of sports facilities. A statue of Bob Marley marks the entrance to the site. The main sports venue at the complex is the National Stadium.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Vineyard Town, Kingston
29 min walk • Vineyard Town is a neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Trenchtown, Kingston
35 min walk • Trench Town is a neighbourhood located in the parish of St. Andrew, part of which is in Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica. In the 1960s, Trench Town was known as the Hollywood of Jamaica.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Rollington Town, Kingston
36 min walk • Rollington Town is a neighborhood in the area of Kingston, Jamaica. Part of it is in Kingston Parish. A campus of Kingston College is in Rollington Town.
~1830 ftN
Universities and schools
International University of the Caribbean, Kingston
9 min walk • The International University of the Caribbean was founded by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in November 2005. It consists of two educational entities: College for Leadership and Theological Development and the Mel Nathan College.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Mico University College, Kingston
21 min walk • The Mico University College is an institution of higher education in Kingston, Jamaica. The Mico was founded in 1835 through the Lady Mico Charity, one of four teacher training institutions established during this period in the British colonies and the only one to survive until...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts?

Nearby attractions include Little Theatre, Kingston (3 min walk), International University of the Caribbean, Kingston (9 min walk), The Theatre Place, Kingston (11 min walk), Emancipation Park, Kingston (17 min walk).

How to get to Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts:

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Knutsford Express (23 min walk)
Half Way Tree Transport Centre (39 min walk)