Jennifer L. Phillips was recently awarded a King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour
A passion for the arts runs through Jennifer L. Phillips’ veins. The former dancer says that her upbringing, surrounded by a family that championed creativity, instilled a love for the industry that she would ultimately dedicate her life to.
“Both of my parents are avid art lovers—the performing arts, the visual arts. I have an aunt, my mother’s sister, who’s still a practicing painter in Canada. I grew up with parents who, at the time, dragged me to all of the art museums, the theatres, the dance productions. So I grew up kind of steeped in art and culture.”
Ms. Phillips, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Bermuda National Gallery, was recently awarded a King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour as part of King Charles’ 2025 New Year’s Honours List. She says that the news came as a welcomed surprise. In an extended interview, Ms. Phillips reflects on her professional journey, learning of making the New Year’s Honours List, and what she hopes to see in Bermuda’s arts and creative spaces going forward. View the full interview, below.
