The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is delighted to announce a continued partnership with EY Cayman to support the Cayman Islands’ senior community. The EY Seniors Programme is a long-running initiative at the Gallery designed to create opportunities for community elders and support ‘active aging’, a concept which describes remaining physically and mentally active and engaged during retirement to improve wellness. The EY Seniors Programme supports this aim through opportunities for lifelong learning, social interaction and the sharing of stories prompted by artwork from the National Art Collection.
In an ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion, and through EY Cayman’s generous sponsorship, sessions are available to seniors at no cost, with the option of included transportation. Sessions take place every-other-month on Grand Cayman, twice annually in Cayman Brac and once annually in Little Cayman. Accessibility equipment is available upon request for greater mobility in the Grand Cayman gallery spaces, including an elevator, rollator, wheelchair and increased seating.
Sessions include a curator-led tour of the National Collection exhibition, during which participants can absorb and discuss culturally significant artwork that may prompt nostalgic conversations around heritage and community. Tours are followed by a complimentary cup of tea and sweet treat, further socialising, and enjoyment of NGCI’s sculpture garden and gallery spaces.
These in-person tour and tea sessions are intimate affairs, with groups numbering around 25, to help mitigate potential covid-19 health and safety concerns. In addition, the National Gallery continues to operate its increased health and safety protocols, such as additional cleaning, mask wearing, social distancing, and hand sanitizing to protect its visitors.
NGCI has had a long-term commitment to helping the Cayman community access the healing power of art, to find out more about NGCI Wellness, please visit https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/wellness/.
Details for the next EY Seniors tour and tea event can be found at the National Gallery’s website: https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/whats-on. For more information or questions on the EY Seniors programme, contact [email protected] or call 345-945-8111.
About the National Art Collection at the National Gallery
Established in 1996, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is the country’s leading visual arts museum and education centre, charged with promoting and encouraging the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in the Cayman Islands. Along with hosting temporary art exhibitions, education/outreach programmes, school tours, community festivals, and research projects, NGCI develop and management the National Art Collection which comprises 338 artworks.
The collection is also at the heart of NGCI’s school’s programme. These tours combine arts education with enriching creative experiences which foster creativity, help build self-esteem, and provide effective and invaluable explorations of culture, cultural heritage, national identity and community values.
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