Cayman Art Week announces new dates in May

Cayman Art Week returns for a sixth celebration of local art, with its dates pushed one-week later to 26-31 May 2026.

Cayman Art Week will once again present a vibrant programme of art exhibitions and events at galleries, studios and pop-up locations showcasing the full breadth of contemporary artistic talent, from paintings and sculptures to multi-media installation and artistic collaborations.

Venues wishing to participate in this year’s Cayman Art Week are invited to contact a member of the organising team to register their interest for inclusion in the programme, which runs across all three Cayman Islands.  Artists seeking spaces to exhibit their work are encouraged to visit the Cayman Art Week website for ideas and contact details of potential venues or partners.

Cayman Art Week founder Natalie Urquhart, who is also director of the National Gallery, first came up with the idea for the event to support the art community struggling through lockdowns during the pandemic.

Urquhart said: “Cayman Art Week has grown each year, reflecting the growing maturity and vibrancy of the art scene in Cayman. Cayman Art Week is both a fun way to explore and engage with local art, and a serious opportunity for both seasoned and new art collectors and buyers to connect with artists and gallerists.”

There is no cost for artists or venues to participate in Cayman Art Week, and all events are free to attend, thanks to ongoing support from patron Susan A. Olde and other Cayman Art Week partners.

Participants benefit from marketing reach and promotion on Cayman Art Week channels, not just in the run-up to the event, but also year-round on the Cayman Art Week website, which has become a valuable resource for anyone interested in Cayman’s art scene.

“Cayman Art Week is run by a small committee, many of us volunteers,” said Urquhart. “As CAW continues to grow, we would like to expand the organisation to others in the art industry to help us shape the future direction of CAW and make sure it continues to have maximum impact for everyone in the arts community.”

The full line-up of this year’s Cayman Art Week programme will be announced in the coming months. For all the latest information, visit caymanartweek.com or follow Cayman Art Week on social media.