Creative artists across the Cayman Islands are set to unite this month to celebrate Caymanian art through several pop-up exhibitions, bus tours, panel discussions, workshops and special events during the fourth annual Cayman Art Week, to be held 22-26 May.
Cayman Art Week was born in response to the challenges artists were experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
“This will be our biggest year yet with 15 galleries, 11 studios, and 14 pop-up exhibitions,” according to a CAW press release. “From painting and pottery to installations and interventions, Cayman Art Week showcases the broad range of creative venues and talented artists.”
During the annual initiative, the public will have free access to various venues, with many artists in attendance.
Natalie Urquhart, founder of Cayman Art Week, pointed to why the initiative is special. “The creative use of both established art venues and the non-traditional spaces to exhibit art is part of what makes Cayman Art Week so interesting for both experiences collectors and newcomers.”
Last year’s Art Week was “nothing short of spectacular”, local artist and gallery owner Jason Kennedy told the Compass,. “Our work was seen by countless appreciators and serious buyers. Cayman Art Week is not only important for artists, it gives the community a connection to the creative culture that keeps evolving into an exciting part of our zeitgeist. We are looking forward to participating again this year.”
Schedule of events
Wednesday, 22 May
CAW kicks off on Grand Cayman with a reception at the National Gallery at 7pm. Open event but need to RSVP at [email protected].
CAW kicks off in Cayman Brac with a reception at the Solomon Studio. Other participating venues include Simone’s Art Gallery in the Brac; and D’Art of Living, Seahorse Boutique and Little Cayman Museum in Little Cayman.
Thursday, 23 May
CAW West – free hop-on, hop-off bus tours on a loop along the Seven Mile Corridor between 6pm and 9pm, visiting galleries and exhibitions.
Friday, 24 May
CAW Central/Art in the City happy hour event, in partnership with the George Town Revitalisation Initiative. Complimentary hop-on, hop-off bus tours on a loop around George Town venues, including new contemporary art space Ngara Galleries, from 6pm to 9pm.
Saturday, 25 May
CAW East – Curated bus tours run from 10am to 3pm along South Sound and the eastern districts. Tickets cost $10 and can be booked in advance on the EventPro website to secure a spot on the bus.
Visit the Cayman Art Week website for more information on CAW 2024 events, bus and tour schedules, registration and maps.
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