So much choice, so little time! With such a wide array of art-filled options to enjoy during Cayman Art Week, it’s can be hard to pick where to go and who and what to see.
Luckily, the various CAW bus tours, including the CAW East tour which includes a look inside the iconic Miss Lassie’s House, and the ‘Art in the City’ tour of George Town, will give art lovers a chance to drop into several of the many galleries, studios and pop-up exhibits that are opening their doors to the public for the week.
But, if you only have limited time and anticipate just making it to a few places, here are the Compass top 5 picks.
Side-by-side
Join artists, art lovers and collectors for the formal public launch of Cayman Art Week at the pop-up gallery ‘side-by-side’.
Created especially for Cayman Art Week 2023, this group exhibition will feature new work by Shane Aquart, Chris Mann, David Bridgeman, John Reno Jackson, Teresa Grimes, John Broad and more.
Refreshments will be served.
Where: The CAW Hub Gallery, at the former Tomfoodery restaurant, The Paseo, Camana Bay
When: Tuesday, 30 May, 7-8:30pm
On Our Block at the Mutiny Store
Check out the next generation of Caymanian self-expression through the context of street-styled clothing, footwear and street art. Over three days, local designers Jawara Alleyne and Josh Pearl will be collaborating on a series of creative interventions, talks, workshops and open studio-style events, kicking off with a fashion event, ‘Creative Bizniz’ featuring their work.
Where: Mutiny pop-up, 84 Archive Lane, George Town
When: Exhibit preview and soft opening, 31 May, 7-10pm; panel chat, 1 June, 6:30-8:30pm; public viewing, 1 and 2 June,
Al Ebanks Studio + Gallery
Al Ebanks Studio + Gallery features works from the artist’s 30-year career as a painter, sculptor and fashion designer, and generally as a Caymanian visual storyteller. For Cayman Art Week, it will host a group exhibition titled ‘Together We Stand’ featuring Ebanks’ work alongside that of Randy Chollette, Nobee Edwards, Stephy Scott, Lorna Reid, June South-Robinson, David Goddard, Tiffany LeAnn Conolly, Maureen Lazarus and Marghanita Jacques.
Where: 182B Shedden Road, George Town
When: Opening hours, 10am-5pm, Monday to Saturday
Island House
Island House, an interior design studio and gallery space for unique art and objects, is located in a 150-year-old traditional Caymanian cottage in the heart of George Town. Founder Melissa Jenkinson is a lifelong collector with a particular passion for folk art. The studio houses numerous pieces from local artists, as well as unique furniture and objects from around the globe. For Cayman Art Week, Island House is hosting some of the island’s lesser-known artists: Charlotte Crocker, Emmie Cross and Lynn Markoff, among others.
Where: Panton House, 24 Warwick Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman
When: 9am-6pm, Tuesday to Thursday; 9am-9pm, Friday
Self-guided tour
If you’re not one to wait around for a shuttle bus to ferry you from studio to gallery, whether you’re on Grand Cayman or on one of the Sister Islands, you can be your own art-driven tour guide.
Simply hop in your car, grab the extremely helpful Cayman Art Week map and take a self-guided tour of the studios and galleries.
Where: Everywhere!
When: Saturday, 3 June, 10am-5pm
For an extensive and regularly updated list of all events, participating artists, open houses, exhibitions, pop-ups, galleries, studios and bus tours, visit caymanartweek.com.
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