A Legacy of Light

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Joanne Sibley, Pink Cottage, 1986

Early watercolours from the National Collection

Early Watercolours
Rarely displayed watercolour paintings from the early collections of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and the Cayman Islands National Museum (CINM) will be on show at the National Gallery throughout summer. The temporary exhibition titled, A Legacy of Light features a wide selection of landscapes, seascapes and architectural studies by both established and lesser-known artists from the Cayman Islands. The exhibition opens to the public 1 July 2016 and ends 16 September 2016.

Members’ Reception
Thursday, 30 June 2016 – 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
A special late night event for National Gallery members and guests will be held to celebrate the opening of A Legacy of Light. Enjoy live music, cocktails and canapés. New members can signup on the night!

Light & Colour Workshop
Take part in a special watercolour workshop with Lois Brezinski Saturday, 13 August 2016 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This intensive workshop explores the use of watercolours to capture the dramatic effects of light in the tropics. The workshop is designed for all levels and is open to adults and mature teens.

Watercolour Kids Club
Saturday Mornings 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9 July to 13 August 2016
Free watercolour art activities for kids! These creative drop-in sessions will be sure to inspire families of all levels and abilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are not required.

Take it Home
The gift shop at the National Gallery has a fabulous selection of creative gifts for all ages. Brand new watercolour paint sets, brushes and books have arrived so you can try your hand at creating a masterpiece of your own!

A Last Look!
A Legacy of Light follows the National Gallery’s popular temporary exhibition Native Sons – Twenty Years On, which featured works by contemporary artists who emerged in the mid-1990s. This Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 25 June is the last chance to catch the Native Sons exhibition! Don’t miss it.

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

Physical address: Esterley Tibbetts Hwy | Grand Cayman | Cayman Islands
Mailing Address: PO Box 10197 | KY1-1002 | Cayman Islands
Phone +1 (345) 945 8111
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