72-year-old artist wins six gold medals in JCDC visual arts competition

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nugent Hewitt, a 72-year-old Manchester-born artist, has proven that age is no barrier to artistic excellence. Recognized as the Most Outstanding Overall Artist in the 2025 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Visual Arts Competition, Hewitt secured six gold medals and one silver medal this year. His remarkable achievement underscores a lifelong dedication to his craft.