KAABOO Cayman announces ARTWORK Lineup
The Creative Experience Features Dynamic Artists Introducing Murals & Installations, Galleries, Exhibitions and KAABOO Gallery Artwork
KAABOO’s signature ARTWORK Program extends to the Caribbean with KAABOO Cayman
Cayman Islands, BWI (November 6, 2018 9AM EST) – KAABOO Cayman, the two-day live music and comedy, culinary, and lifestyle experience, just announced the full visual artist lineup for the inaugural 2019 event. The KAABOO ARTWORK program is a fusion of fine contemporary art and street art, offering a fully integrated visual palette. The contemporary art fair will be showcased in completely transformed and custom-designed shipping containers. The artists’ installations will be featured and available for sale throughout the venue from February 15+16, 2019 in Grand Cayman. The 2019 ARTWORK public art program will feature mural & installation artists Elle Streetart, Lauren YS, Paola Delfin, Jason Botkin, Push, Tansy Maki, Amandalynn and Lady Mags. A large majority of the artists featured during the festival will be local to the area, complemented by renowned artists from across the United States.
“KAABOO is a multi-sensory experience, and perhaps one of my favorites is our ARTWORK exhibition. With over 85% of the KAABOO Cayman exhibition comprised of local artists, we are extremely excited to unveil what we believe will quickly become the largest showcase of contemporary art in the Caribbean. The exposure local artists will receive by such a diverse international audience of art lovers and buyers is really exciting.” – KAABOO Chief Brand Officer, Jason Felts
“I have been very fortunate to have spent the past year making several trips to Grand Cayman, painting murals and engaging in the local Art Culture. The island has a rich pool of talented artists and enthusiasts, as well as a uniquely beautiful land and seascape. It has been a pleasure introducing KAABOO to the local community, and I look forward to unveiling our ARTWORK Experience in its entirety.” – Amandalynn, KAABOO Art Director
In addition to the outdoor installations, the KAABOO ARTWORK exhibition includes a refined indoor gallery featuring hundreds of pieces of various styles and price points from a variety of local artists. It features KAABOO exhibiting artists 3 Girls and a Kiln, Al Ebanks, Avril Ward, Carlos V. Garcia, Cera-Tan, David K. Ebanks, Dready, Dubadah Boldeau, Gordon J. Solomon, Ian Ross, Isy Obi, Jessica Mittelman, John Broad, John Ha, Kaitlyn Elphinstone, Kelly Reineking, Lisa Lounders, Marcia Codner, Nasaria Suckoo Chollette, Outlandish Cayman, Randy Chollette, Rasitha Sanjeewa, Ren Seffer, Shilpa Tagalpallewar, Simon J. Tatum, Sniptease and STOAKD.
“Visual art can be such a powerful tool, it has the ability to move you, inspire you, make you think differently… I’m looking forward to seeing what these talented artists have up their sleeves and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.” – Kaitlyn Elphinstone
“For me this is an opportunity to share my work with many more people beyond our shoreline. I get to show the people who come to KAABOO that Caymanian Artists have a voice that is important and necessary.” – Randy Chollette
To learn more about the talented artists contributing to the KAABOO Cayman creative experience, please visithttps://www.kaaboocayman.com. Following the 2019 Grand Cayman event, all of the large-scale murals seen and created on-site will be available for purchase, along with works from previous KAABOO mural artists at https://kaabooartwork.com.
These artists will be joining the previously announced music and comedy acts, featuring The Chainsmokers, Duran Duran, Zedd and Jason Derulo, plus comedians Wanda Sykes, David Spade, Jenny Slate, Darrell Hammond and many more.
Passes are currently available at www.kaaboocayman.com. THATCH (General Admission) passes are currently $400 US dollars ($320 Cayman dollars), while SILVER THATCH (VIP) passes are currently at $1250 US dollars ($1000 Cayman dollars). Additional VIP packages including ROYAL PALM (VIP) $3425 US dollars ($2740 Cayman dollars) and ULTIMATE HANG (VIP) $17,500 US dollars ($14,000 Cayman dollars) are also available. At KAABOO, all guests receive a multi-faceted experience with access to: the indoor and seated HUMOR ME comedy club; an on-site Contemporary Art exhibit in the ARTWORK area plus large-scale outdoor murals and installations on display; PALATE gourmet food and craft libation offerings; the relaxation oasis at INDULGENCES; and the BASK Beach Club. SILVER THATCH (VIP) passes include additional access to AMPLIFY (VIP) zones which provide premier stage viewing areas, access to the Thursday Night AMPLIFY (VIP) only Sneak Peek and more.
About KAABOO
KAABOO has shifted the festival paradigm and carved out its name among international and destination events as a lifestyle and live entertainment brand. At KAABOO, all guests receive an immersive, multifaceted and hospitality-driven experience that engages all five senses. At KAABOO multi-day annual events, guests enjoy a world-class music and HUMOR ME comedy lineup; an on-site Contemporary Art Fair in ARTWORK, plus a display of outdoor murals and installations; PALATE gourmet food and craft libations tastings; a Las Vegas-style day club called BASK, plus spa and relaxation services at INDULGENCES.
KAABOO Del Mar, KAABOO’s flagship event, is conveniently located at the Del Mar Racetrack and is celebrated as San Diego, CA’s largest multi-day major music and entertainment festival. The 2018 event took place from September 14-16 and marked the festival’s first complete sell out. KAABOO Del Mar was nominated for Pollstar Magazine’s “2017 Music Festival of the Year” in only its third year. For more information, or to purchase passes, visit www.kaaboodelmar.com/.
KAABOO is proud to expand its brand in 2019 with two brand new events. On February 15+16, 2019, KAABOO Cayman will host its inaugural event with all of the same elements that have made KAABOO Del Mar an international success. Overlooking the world famous Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, KAABOO Cayman hosts KAABOO’s elevated live entertainment lifestyle brand in paradise. For more information, visit www.kaaboocayman.com.
KAABOO will also celebrate the launch of KAABOO Texas on May 10-12, 2019. The event, in partnership with the Jerry Jones family, will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Featuring all of the same elements that have made KAABOO Del Mar an international success, with the amenities and high-energy found at the home of the world-famous NFL Dallas Cowboys, KAABOO Texas will bring KAABOO’s elevated live entertainment lifestyle brand to the Lone Star State. For more information, visit www.kaabootexas.com.