The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament in 1983. Its mandate is to oversee the cultural landscape of Barbados. Our mission is to fuel the development of culture through training, research and the creation of opportunities in cultural industries.

Our Objectives:

To stimulate and facilitate the development of culture generally

• To develop, maintain and manage theatres and other cultural facilities and equipment provided by Government
• To organize cultural festivals
• To assist persons interested in developing cultural expression.
• To provide opportunities for Barbadian artists/artistes to showcase their talents with the end result being an increased demand for local work
• To educate Barbadians concerning their heritage
• To offer Barbadians and visitors alike a high quality cultural product that informs, educates and entertains
• To equip our cultural workforce with technological skills and training to excel in their particular art forms
• To strengthen the local cultural product and in the process increase profits to the shareholders
• To create high quality products that will be competitive on the local, regional and international markets
• To maximize the role of the cultural sector in the tourism industry