National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Weekly News
The Public Art Sculpture Competition was yet another successful and outstanding project held at the National Gallery. All projects have been
on display in the Dart Auditorium of the National Gallery and we’re excited to start work on the new sculpture with Davin Ebanks for the National Gallery’s roundabout.
A Seascapes Success
Artists Christel Ibsen and Judy Mir hosted two days of art classes at the National Gallery last weekend. Ginny Copley, Education Manager said “The Seascapes workshops were a great success thanks to the skill and enthusiasm of Instructors Christel and Judy and the hard work of the students. Each student arrived with a blank canvas and left with a wonderful piece of art.”
Students told us that it was “fantastic”, “wonderful” and that they had “great instruction”. The National Gallery’s Deutsch Bank Intern, Kieshona Brown attended the workshop and said “It was a wonderful experience. Christel shared techniques with us that made it possible to create a great end product we used simple steps to develop a work of art that I’m very proud of. Now that I have learnt the techniques I will be using them to create more seascapes and experiment with different scenes.”
As well as sharing the secrets of their art, Christel and Judy also kindly donated their fee to the National Gallery. Thank you for your generosity, Christel and Judy!
Registration Open Drawing Course
Drawing with Gabrielle Wheaton
Every Saturday morning 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM
10 May – 21 June (7 sessions) CHANGE OF DATES
$229.50 ($255 non-members)
For more information on our outreach programmes email [email protected].
Kids and Families
Pre-schoolers and Parents with Kieshona Brown every Friday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Admission free, drop-in, all welcome!
Family Fun with Kieshona Brown every Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
$5 per child or free for NGCI Family Members, drop-in (first come, first served), for children and families!
For more information on our youth educational programmes email [email protected].
Outreach Programmes
Sunrise Art Club Sponsor Me!
with Meegan Ebanks every third Thursday morning until 19 June 2014, 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Admission free!
Art Haven Art Club sponsored by State Street Cayman Ltd with Joseph Betty every first Tuesday & Thursday & third Friday of the month 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Caribbean Haven), 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Northward & Fairbanks)
Admission free!
Lighthouse Art Club sponsored by Walkers with Joseph Betty every Thursday 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
(No class on 6 March)
Art Talk for seniors and their families sponsored by Ernst & Young with Ginny Copley and Kieshona Brown every other Thursday
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Next session will be Thursday, 13 March
Admission free, all welcome!
For more information on our outreach programmes email [email protected].
In the Brac…
New Art@the Alexander Hotel
with Monte Lee Thornton
Every Saturday 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Alexander Hotel
Free for residents (visitors: $10 includes use of supplies)
Class limit to 2 – 15 students
Young people (10+) and adults are welcome.
Live Studio Night with Monte Lee Thornton
Sponsored By Coldwell Banker
Every Monday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Cayman Brac, Coldwell Banker Office.
Outdoor Painting with Simone Scott
4th Saturday of the month 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Beach west of Divi Tiara abandoned Timeshares, South Side
Free for residents (visitors: $10 includes use of supplies)
Both residents and visitors can attend this open-air class and record their contemporary experiences and the beauty of the island.
Art for the Elderly with Simone Scott
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kirkconnell Community Care Centre
Free for residents (incl. use of supplies)
This class is designed to allow people who live in rest homes to engage with art.
Sponsored by Ernst & Young.
For more information on our Cayman Brac programmes and events contact: Simone Scott Tel: (345) 917 7718 or email [email protected].
Call for Photographers
Ivan Remembered is an exhibition that will commemorate the ten-year anniversary of Hurricane Ivan. Featured photographers include Courtney Platt and David Wolfe, whose stunning photos of the aftermath of the storm formed part of NGCI’s 2004 Emergence exhibition, along with other members of the Cayman Islands community.
The exhibition will consist of 30 large format photographs, interspersed with quotes from the public remembering their experiences – both challenging and uplifting – during and after Hurricane Ivan. A short film, which was created by NGCI and Monster Media as part of Emergence and featuring well-known local artists, will also be on display.
NGCI is extending an invitation to exhibit to local photographers. We are seeking works with creative vision, in accordance with our position as an art gallery, although exceptional representational photography which provides a documentary visual account will also be considered. Please note that the successful images must be minimum 300 dpi and 2MB, or more, in size.
Photographers interested in participating in the exhibition are invited to submit works for consideration by the NGCI Exhibitions Committee.
DEADLINE for submissions is 25 April 2014.
The exhibition will run from 4 September – 27 September 2014 in the Lower Exhibition Hall (Main Gallery).
Remembering Hurricane Ivan through photos – Cayman27.com.ky 21/Feb/2014
Volunteer with us!
Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer in 2014! There are a couple more volunteer positions to fill. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, meet new friends, learn new skills and gain valuable work experience. If you’re interested in volunteering at the National Gallery please send us an email or give us a call on (345) 945 8111. We would love to hear from you.
Opportunity of the week! Volunteer Photographer: Events
Tasks involve: taking photographs of NGCI events. Events typically take place at the National Gallery during the evenings. On average there are 1-2 events per month each lasting about 2-4 hours. The Volunteer Photographer must bring their own equipment.
VISIT US!
GALLERY HOURS
Monday to Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sundays and Public Holidays Closed
Gallery Gift Shop
20th Century Jamaican Novels…
Pao and Gloria are novels by Kerry Young. They tell us about the remarkable history of 20th Century Jamaica through the story of the lives of the two main characters. They are novels about love and redemption set against the backdrop of a country on the verge of a new era.
The Gift Shop is located in the National Gallery’s lower exhibition hall. Proceeds from the Gallery Gift Shop help to fund our exhibitions and education programmes.
Educational Resources
New online Jamaican Art: 1960s & 1970s’ resources launched by National Gallery.
These school worksheets can be downloaded for use in the classroom. They give a good introduction to one of the Jamaican artists in the Jamaican Art: 1960s & 1970s exhibition and introduce a range of art terms and vocabulary. The worksheets contain a range of learning and fun art activities.
Purchase NGCI Gift Memberships for 2014…
2014 promises to be an exciting year for the National Gallery and gift memberships enable us to continue with our busy exhibition schedule, education and outreach programming.
To purchase gift memberships stop by or give us a call on (345) 945 8111.
School Tours
Schools can now book a tour for our new exhibition Jamaican Art: 1960s & 1970s NGCI Active Learning Sessions are also available. These sessions explore the National Collection of art and cover different areas of the National Curriculum.
Both of these programmes are FREE for local schools, but must be booked in advance.
Group Visits
The National Gallery welcomes group visits. Contact us in advance to organise a guided tour or educational package. For more information on group tours click here.
Discovery Resources
New online ‘Discovery’ resources launched by National Gallery.
Local students can connect with Cayman’s artistic legacy through a new series of information sheets for schools.
Each ‘Discovery’ sheet has a picture of the artist’s work on the front that can be displayed in school to help students become familiar with the work of Cayman’s artists.
The sheets are aimed at students studying art at high school and above.
The Paver Campaign
In purchasing a paver you are supporting the development and operation of the Gallery’s amazing new facility, enabling us to continue with our busy exhibition schedule of education and outreach programming. It also gives you the opportunity to be a part of The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands for years to come.
Local Artist News…
Local artist Shane ‘Dready’ Aquart opens a new exhibition at Round Hill in Jamaica.
ARTicles in the News
Sculpture can be a powerful way of memorialising important contemporary and historical events. Recently, Norwegian artist Jonas Dahlberg was selected as the winner of a competition to create a memorial for victims of the deadly massacre on the island of Utøya, Norway in 2011. Dahlberg’s vision includes removing a three metre-wide slit from a peninsula in the island. Go to: http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/mar/06/norway-massacre-memorial-jonas-dahlberg-anders-behring-breivik
Davinoff’s Concrete Sculpture Garden
“Aculeus”
Aculeus is the newest edition added to the sculpture garden. This scorpion sculpture is 9′ from head to tail and over 12′ overall if you include the pincers. When including the slab, it’s over 2,000 pounds.
Community Events
(non-NGCI events)
The National Gallery seeks to “promote visual arts in and of the Cayman Islands”. Through this e-bulletin you can learn about other arts-related happenings in our community.
What’s Happening?
To the Edges of the World
Underwater and Land Photogallery
90 School Road George Town
Darvin Ebanks (345) 929 7181
Cayman Islands Craft Market (waterfront)
Come out and support our local artists.
Items on sale include prints and original pieces.
Please contact Cira Bush on (345) 929 4777
Opportunities
Montessori By The Sea
Looking for creative, dynamic artists to
work with children for this year’s
live art auction!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.mbts.ky
‘Big Ole Looky Ya’ cultural festival
National Museum of the Cayman Islands
May & November 2014
National Museum, George Town
Contact: Maia Muttoo
(345) 949 8368
Website: www.museum.ky
Various events at the Visual Arts Society
Visual Arts Society of the Cayman Islands
The Watler House at Pedro’s Castle
Contact: Marry McCallum
(345) 327 0751
Website: www.visualartcayman.com
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed at non-National Gallery events are the artist(s)/organisations personal views/ideologies and do not necessarily reflect the views and ideology of the National Gallery of the Cayman Isla
