About us

The National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) is a state-owned art gallery situated in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. We collect, preserve and research local art and artists, whilst promoting art education to the Namibian child.

we are the nagn

Seven dedicated leaders who guide our mission with expertise, integrity, and vision. Their diverse backgrounds in business, education, and community development drive innovation, ensure ethical governance, and provide strategic oversight for success.​
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the Board

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A passionate and skilled team committed to driving our mission forward. With diverse expertise and a shared dedication to excellence, we work collaboratively to create meaningful impact and lasting success.​
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our team

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Leading with vision and dedication, our Director inspires progress, innovation and excellent service delivery.
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The director

Message from the Director

Our Vision

NAGN envisions to be the leading institution for celebrating, collecting, preserving, exhibiting and researching visual art and craft, as a component of national identity, cultural heritage and human connectedness.

Our Mission

NAGN aims to provide a dedicated space and human capacity for the exhibition, appreciation, acquisition, acquisition, conservation, preservation, and research of visual and craft. We also encourage the formation of a Namibian, African and global consciousness of the value of visual art and craft for the continued development of humankind.

Our Values

Teamwork
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We exude the eagerness to contribute towards collective goals and integrate opinions to arrive at workable solutions.

Respect
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We respect ourselves and the institution, and treat others the same. We tolerate culture, beliefs, values and views of others and value all people as equal human beings.

Excellence
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We strive to achieve our duties and targeted outputs effectively and efficiently without exception.

Accountability
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We take ownership of our actions through being responsible, trustworthy, reliable and answerable.

Transparency
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We uphold the value of transparency and a justifiable track record, through providing sensible information within reasonable timeframes to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.