Topic: Natalie Urquhart
The Colemans: Five women, one foundation
Strong women take many forms within the Caymanian community, and the Coleman family is a powerful example.
National Gallery launches 4th Cayman Islands Biennial exhibition
A curated exhibition of some 80 works in all media opens this October, as part of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ fourth edition of the Cayman Islands Biennial, themed, ‘Archipelago’.
National Gallery reception launches Cayman Art Week
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands was abuzz Wednesday evening for the launch of the fifth annual edition of Cayman Art Week.
The Tradewinds band reunites to celebrate Dave Martins
The original members of the legendary band The Tradewinds reunited at the Harquail Theatre Sunday night for the 'Echoes of a Legend: A Tribute to Dave Martins’ concert.
Public memorial to be held for Bendel Hydes
A public 'celebration of life' will be held for the late Bendel Hydes at the Harquail Theatre on Saturday, 20 July at 2pm.
In photos: Art lovers flock to Cayman Art Week exhibits
The work of scores of local artists was on display at more than 50 pop-up events, exhibitions and open studios across the Cayman Islands during Cayman Art Week, which ran from 22-26 June.
Cayman Art Week promises kaleidoscope of artistic events
If you missed the movable feast for the senses that was Cayman Art Week in 2021, fret not – it returns on 22 June...
Winner of CNCF playwrighting competition announced
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation has announced Kirsty O’Sullivan as the winner of the 2022 National Playwriting Competition.
O’Sullivan’s play – 'Floating Doll' – was...
Natalie Urquhart Honoured for Arts, Culture Contributions
Cayman Islands National Gallery Director and Chief Curator, Mrs. Natalie Urquhart is the sole recipient of a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours for her past and ongoing contributions to the arts and cultural sectors in the Cayman Islands and the wider region.
Winners announced for National Arts & Culture Awards
Twelve of Cayman’s cultural practitioners and preservationists will be honoured for their contribution to the country’s arts and cultural legacy at the Cayman National...
Hydes’ career arc revealed in retrospective
In the 1960s, artist Bendel Hydes was painting images of Cayman homesteads, often with a touch of impressionistic foliage on the edges. By the...
Personal stories drive marketing success
Patrice Donalds, adjunct marketing instructor at the International College of the Cayman Islands, assembled a panel of marketing professionals to explore the role personal stories have in promoting goods and services or driving change.
National Gallery acquires four new pieces
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has four new works to add to its collection. Each piece of artwork is by a significant Caymanian artist working in a contemporary context.
National Gallery hopes to raise international profile with exhibit
Five years ago, when Natalie Urquhart went to an art conference in Guyana, it was hard to find respect. “No one really knew there was an art scene in Cayman,” said the director of the Cayman Islands National Gallery.
Cayman’s National Gallery among top 5 in Caribbean
The travel and lifestyle newswire News Americas Now has listed the Cayman Islands National Gallery as one of the Caribbean’s top five museums to visit.
Urquhart elected to lead regional museum association
The director of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, Natalie Urquhart, has been elected as president of the Museums Association of the Caribbean.
Constitutional Commission renews call for Advisory District Councils
Cayman’s three-member Constitutional Commission on Thursday called for creation of Advisory District Councils as part of efforts marking the annual “Day of Democracy” on Sept. 15.
Culture Minister Dwayne Seymour opens exhibition for Simon Tatum
An exhibit by Simon Tatum was formally opened at the Cayman Islands National Gallery by newly appointed Culture Minister Dwayne Seymour Thursday evening.
International forum tilts focus toward Caribbean artists
Caribbean art and artists took center stage before an international audience of museum curators Thursday at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. The gallery played host to the third annual “Tilting Axis” conference, an effort between ARC Magazine and Fresh Milk Art Platform to turn the spotlight on Caribbean creatives
Art hits the road in Little Cayman
Youngsters in Little Cayman got an up-close encounter with the National Gallery’s permanent collection in early April, thanks to a new program that takes artwork on the road.
Afternoon tea raises funds for National Gallery
Ariane Dart’s 14th annual tea party took on an Irish flair Friday, in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. Many of the afternoon’s 180 female guests arrived at the Coral Beach Cottage Garden dressed in green, ready to bid on eight auction items to benefit the National Gallery.
Exploring ‘The Art of the Cayman Islands’
Somewhere between 2008 and 2012, Randy Chollette’s brain exploded. It remains a mystery as to what happened, but National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) Director Natalie Urquhart may know. In her superb, 100-page “The Art of the Cayman Islands,” Ms. Urquhart curates dozens and dozens of pictures - bright, concise and detailed photographs of artwork drawn from NGCI’s permanent collection and unnamed “private holdings.”
Museum conference explores role of cultural heritage
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands hosted the 27th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Museums Association of the Caribbean this week, welcoming delegates from across the Caribbean, U.K., Canada and the U.S.
21 receive Cayman National Cultural Foundation awards
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s National Arts and Culture Awards recognized 21 individuals at the Harquail Theatre last week.
