Topic: National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Coral reefs to hit big screen
The Netflix documentary “Chasing Coral,” will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. It will be followed by a discussion on coral reefs by experts from several local organizations.
Weekend spotlight
Vicki Wheaton is back with a rundown of weekend events.
Artist Randy Chollette launches solo exhibition at National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is featuring a new contemporary art exhibition titled “Create Your Story … Water the Root” by artist Randy Chollette. This new series of work is a part of a journey that the artist is taking to reaffirm his direction in life.
Weekender Spotlight
The weekend is here and Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton shares the hottest events ahead. Stay tuned for information about Cayman Drama Society's latest production,...
Teen’s artwork features at National Gallery
The artwork of Brandon Saunders, an 18-year-old student at St. Ignatius Catholic School, has been added to the permanent collection at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
Underwater photographers wanted for reef exhibit
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is inviting underwater photographers to submit their work for consideration to be part of an exhibit to highlight the International Year of the Coral Reef.
Model Khoudia Diop headlines fashion weekend
The 2017 staging of the Allure Fashion and Jazz Weekend will kick off on Saturday at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands with none other than Instagram sensation Khoudia Diop headlining the night. The world-famous Senegalese model will join local models walking for international and local designers at the third staging of the star-studded weekend.
Blurring the boundaries between craft and art
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is opening a new exhibition titled “Revive – Celebrating contemporary and traditional craft from the Cayman Islands.” Curated by Natalie Urquhart, with support from Kerri-Anne Chisholm, Jessica Ebanks and Simon Tatum, the exhibition showcases the best in Caymanian craft and features more than 50 artists from all six districts.
Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette turns art into community with ‘Just Long Celia’
Drums sound. Bodies sway to the rhythm. The typically quiet upstairs space of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands in George Town seems to come to life with color and sound.
Business in Brief: Chamber wins award
Harneys Cayman is proud to be the first corporate sponsor for the Bodden Town Primary School “Revitalising Our Future” project, the company said in a press release.
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
Visiting artist Christopher Cozier offers free lecture
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will welcome international artist and writer Christopher Cozier for a public lecture on Friday beginning at 6 p.m. in the NGCI Dart Auditorium. Cozier’s lecture, titled “Actions Between Territories,” will discuss the potential free/play spaces that Caribbean artists are constantly imagining.
‘Looking Back and Thinking Ahead’ exhibition
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands on May 25 opens a new contemporary art exhibition, “Looking Back and Thinking Ahead,” featuring artist Simon Tatum.
National Gallery takes a road trip
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, Cayman’s leading visual arts organization, hosts countless programs and events, and is home to the permanent display of the islands’ National Art Collection.
New Gallery exhibitions launch with a party
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands kicked off its latest exhibition series with a members’ preview last month. At the event, held Jan. 19, more than 200 members and their guests got a sneak peek of two new exhibitions at the gallery, “Saltwater in Their Veins/”
Cuba inspires fundraiser at National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands hosted a 1930s Cuba-inspired fundraiser. Guests donned tropical dresses, fedoras and guayabera shirts for Friday night’s event, one of the gallery’s major fundraisers.
Walkers Art Club a draw for students
Nearly 100 young art students took part in Walkers Art Club this month at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. The extracurricular art education program offers students of all ages and abilities weekly art classes to help enhance their skills and expose them to local and international artists.
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.
‘Speak to Me’ in language of art
Curated by Emé Paschalides and sponsored by the Cayman office of Mourant Ozannes, “Speak to Me – Understanding the Language of Art” is an unusual examination of art as a language and the visual “dialects” we encounter, from paintings to art installations. The new temporary exhibition opened at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) last Saturday.
Cayman to host museums conference
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will host the 27th annual general meeting and conference of the Museums Association of the Caribbean next month.
Two events for the family this weekend at NGCI
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is hosting two kids events on Saturday in conjunction with the “A Legacy of Light” exhibition.
‘Carnival and Culture’ lecture on Friday
Christopher Williams will present a special lecture on Carnival and culture at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands on Friday, followed by an open discussion.
National Gallery exhibits artwork by Outreach participants
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands opens a new exhibition this week in the Dart Auditorium/Community Gallery, showcasing close to 100 works of art by 68 students who have participated in the NGCI Outreach programs this year.
Sunrise clients impress at art workshop
Young adults from Sunrise Adult Training Centre draw inspiration from National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Traveling art show makes final stop
After five months of delighting art lovers island-wide, traveling art show “What does hope look like,” which aimed to bring hope to Cayman residents through visual art, is drawing to a close this Wednesday at The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ Dart Community Gallery.
Special night for young National Gallery patrons
Making time for a dose of culture is not always easy for busy professionals, but a recent gathering proved a big draw for curious art lovers.
National Gallery offers $20,000 arts scholarship
An arts student will receive up to US$20,000 a year for up to four years in a scholarship to attend studies overseas.
Cayman Arts Festival opens
The Cayman Arts Festival 2016 officially opened Wednesday night with a reception hosted by Governor Helen Kilpatrick at her residence at Government House.
Carnival-related exhibition arrives at National Gallery
An international performance art exhibition called "EN MAS': Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean" will be held at the National Gallery from January through March.
Family fun at National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands hosted a Family Day on Saturday, where children of all ages participated in free art activities based on the exhibition “Now and Then – A Photographic Journey Through Time.”
London Philharmonic ensemble at Cayman Arts Festival
Early bird ticket deadline for the Cayman Arts Festival is Dec. 31, and offers a general pass to all events for $100 for adults.
Cayman business in brief
Only 58 percent of hedge funds deliver positive returns; Tortuga obtains license to export rum to the US; Appleby advised Fosun on acquisition of Ironshore Insurance; Charities featured on Butterfield roundabout
Stoak’d: Fired up for any challenge
The trio of Marc and Pam Laurenson and Kevin Mounsor, otherwise known as "Stoak'd" are quickly emerging as exciting artists to be watched in the future.
Esterley Tibbetts Highway widening project begins
The project to widen the southernmost portion of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway to four lanes, which was announced on Nov. 25, is already under way.
Artist Maureen Lazarus to exhibit 'recycled art' in December
Artist Maureen Lazarus will be presenting her latest "recycled art" works in the Community Gallery at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands through the first two weeks of December.
'Now and Then' returns by popular demand
The 'Now and Then' photography exhibit is returning to the Cayman Islands National Gallery due to popular demand.
Bring out your inner artist at Big Draw festival
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands hosts international drawing festival The Big Draw for the third year.
New National Gallery exhibit explores identity
A new exhibit at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, focusing on exploration of identity in contemporary Caymanian art, opens Thursday.
Caymanian artist, student exhibits in Missouri
Young Caymanian artist exhibits his work in Columbia, Missouri while undertaking a degree in fine arts.
National Gallery to hold late night viewing
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will have extended hours for its “All Access – Late Night” exhibition tonight.
'All Access' goes behind the scenes at National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands's latest exhibition, "All Access" offers a rare glimspe of the inner workings of the art gallery.
Ideas for summer teen activities
Keep teens busy this summer with Weekender's round-up of some of the best activities for all to enjoy.
Top Employer award goes to Scotiabank
Scotiabank and Baraud took top honors at the annual Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals award gala on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
National Gallery seeks intern applicants
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is accepting applications for two internships for local students pursuing a career in the arts and creative industries.
Students sell artwork to raise funds for summer art course
JGHS students raise money for art school tirp
'Coming of Age' at Cine Club
A new season of Cine Club begins at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands April 27. The theme focuses on the topic “Coming of Age" and will explore modern coming-of-age stories, a genre that focuses on the growth of a protagonist from youth to adulthood.
'Plastic in Paradise' a journey through life
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ newest exhibition, “Plastic in Paradise – Scenes of Real Life Fictions,” features the photography of Heidi Bassett Blair, a Canadian-born artist who now lives in Grand Cayman.
National Gallery starts young professionals program
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has launched a new program designed to attract young professionals to the arts.
Gordon Solomon's works featured at Pure Art
Art store Pure Art has once again started up its artist of the month exhibitions. Gordon Solomon is the first featured artist.
Gallery staff attends visual arts conference
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is working on a number of initiatives prompted by its recent participation in a conference that sought to build stronger ties between artists in the Caribbean region.
Students learn science through eyes of artists
A trip to the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands gives Triple C students a new appreciation for microorganisms and the role they play.
Cayman Arts eXtra set to delight
The Cayman Arts Festival eXtra returns March 18-21.
Tea party fundraiser raises $36,000 for gallery
A garden tea party fundraiser held last week raised more than $36,000 for the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
Events set to mark a month of honoring women
Several events are planned throughout March to mark “Honoring Women Month.”
Gallery grants help young artists
A Creative Careers program at the National Gallery has helped secure scholarships and grants for Cayman students interested in a career in the arts.
'Luminescent Forms:' Where art meets science
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ latest exhibition puts art under the microscope, bridging the gap between art and science.
Courtney Platt, 30 years behind the lens
Courtney Platt, 30 years behind the lens.
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
Business in brief
A rounduup of local business briefs.
Cayman charities: Opening our hearts — and wallets
The efforts of "Marathon Man" Derek Haines and supporters may be the singular act of charity this year, but they aren't the only people in Cayman in a persistent "giving mood."
The Big Draw is back to the drawing board
Sharpen your pencils and pull out your sketch books – October is dedicated to "The Big Draw," the world’s largest drawing festival.
Bodden-Harris delivers environmental message in her first book
Kathleen Bodden-Harris delivers an environmental message in the revised re-issue of her first book, the first of the Children of the Bluff series.
The early bird catches the worm
Thinking ahead and then acting on those plans before the year is out could well provide you with incredible savings.
Flowers’s film in local cinemas
Local filmmaker Frank E Flowers is flying to Cayman this week for the local debut of his award winning film "Metro Manila" during the "Unlike Cayman" arts and film festival on Saturday.
National Gallery offers free tours to students
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is offering free tours to school children.
Photo exhibit recalls Hurricane Ivan
An exhibit this month at the National Gallery will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan.
Cayman's art heritage strengthened by donations
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands acquires two new artworks to add to its growing permanent collection
National Gallery unveils public sculpture
The work of local artist Davin Ebanks is unveiled at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
A night of Spanish masterpieces
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is inviting art enthusiasts to a special preview night of their latest exhibition 'Metamorphoses' featuring artwork by Spanish masters, Salvador Dali and Fancisco Goya.
Cool fundraiser aids Cancer Society
An icy fundraiser to benefit the Cayman Islands Cancer Society will be held May 29, when the Ice on Ice cocktail party takes place at the National Gallery.
New art collective exhibits at Camana Bay
Artists in a new collective known as C4 will exhibit together for the first time with their show “X1” on May 23 at Camana Bay.
Nature as muse: A study in open-air painting
Artist Teresa Grimes carries on the tradition of 'open-air' painting that inspired renowned painters centuries before her with the Italian countryside as their backdrop.
