Cayman Art Week, now in its sixth year, has become a highly anticipated event for anyone with an interest in the arts of the Cayman Islands.
This year’s Cayman Art Week runs from 26-31 May and promises a robust and varied lineup of events, exhibitions and workshops – all with the goal of celebrating art in the Cayman Islands.
Key features and happenings
One of the key features of Cayman Art Week is that it enables people to easily view the huge array of local art offerings and offers many opportunities to meet artists at locations throughout the islands. Bus tours are also available to ensure people have an opportunity to see as many locations as possible – plus have an enhanced experience while doing it.
For those who can’t take advantage of the bus tours, most galleries, studios and pop-up exhibitions are open during the weekdays starting at 10am for public viewing.
A full list of happenings can be found on Cayman Art Week’s website here, but here are some highlights:
Tuesday, 26 May
The week will kick off with pre-events, including an event on Cayman Brac at the National Trust’s Eldemire House. The evening will feature local artists’ works plus a silent auction.
Wednesday, 27 May
Cayman Brac kicks off Cayman Art Week with an annual launch event hosted at Gordon Solomon Studio. Solomon will be sharing his new exhibition, “The Fair Weather Project”.
In Grand Cayman the official launch party will take place at the National Gallery from 7-9pm. It is free to attend but RSVPs are required.
Thursday, 28 May
Cayman Art Week gets into full swing by Thursday, with many events taking place throughout the day and evening. It includes the hop-on, hop-off bus tour of events throughout Camana Bay and elsewhere along the Seven Mile Beach corridor.
Some key offerings include a guided walk through the National Gallery’s permanent collection of Cayman art, an event at Enterprise City at Signal House, and a huge number of events at various locations – each including artists who are sharing insights into their works. The night will round up with an event at Carlos V. Gallery at the Grove, starting at 6pm and wrapping up just before midnight.
Friday, 29 May
Friday will be dedicated to viewing locations in George Town and Industrial Park, as well as events in Little Cayman.
It starts off with an ‘Open House Coffee Morning’ at Little Cayman’s Seahorse Boutique and Gallery from 10am-12pm, followed by a lunchtime ‘Curators Tour of Maritime Art’ in the National Gallery’s Collection. There is also a ‘Photography Walking Tour’ with the National Trust, Little Cayman from 3-6.30pm. The Wicket in Cricket Square will showcase John Broad’s exhibition, “Anthology”, from 4-10pm.
The ‘CAW Central Bus Tour’ will operate from Cardinall Avenue and Cricket Square, stopping at venues every 10-15 minutes. Art enthusiasts will receive a complimentary Aperol Spritz cocktail when they join at Cardinall Avenue.
Again, a huge number of galleries are available for viewing throughout the evening, with artists present and offering tours. Each is unique and carefully planned to ensure an immersive experience.
Saturday, 30 May
On Saturday, 30 May, the events will focus on the eastern districts of Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands. The ‘CAW East Bus Tour’ will start at 9am from the National Gallery and take people on a curator-led bus tour of the studios, galleries and pop-up venues located in South Sound, Savannah, Bodden Town, Breakers, North Side and East End.
There will also be a bus tour on the Brac leaving from Cayman Brac Heritage House and visiting a large number of venues and artists. Simone Scott will run a workshop at Eldemire House, and the TimeBack exhibition will be available for viewing at the Cayman Brac Beach Resort.
Many other events are taking place throughout the day, including at St. Ignatius Catholic School, at the National Gallery with Randy Cholette, Sticks & Stones, Sunset House and Magenta Studio.
Sunday, 31 May
Sunday will see more events, including a ‘Still Life Drawing’ at the Farmers Market from 10am-12pm, ‘Family Fair’ at Gram Bella’s from 10am-4pm, and ‘In conversation with Keri Elain and John Reno Jackson’ at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman from 5-6pm. There is also an event focused on women artists and guests at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa from 6-10pm.
Most events are free, but some require RSVPs and there are a few that require payments as they include special experiences, food and drink or art supplies.
The full list of events can be found on caymanartweek.com
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