The NC had special visitors here at the Gallery on Monday, 17^th February for Happy Seniors Morning. Over 30 seniors visited from the Elmslie Memorial United Church and Church of God. The Happy Seniors enjoyed taking part in creative art activities, listing to a lecture about the history of art in the Cayman Islands, and participating in tours of the current exhibition titled Our Story of Art. Seniors also found time to relax in the National Gallery gardens while snacking on special treats.

In other news the turn out to Cine Club at the Gallery has been outstanding. This week’s upcoming film is Habla con Ella (Talk to Her), which will be showing Monday, 24 February. This film is a Spanish drama that won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign-Language Film.

The Gallery appreciates the public’s continuous support and are still encouraging families and individuals from the community to keep supporting the NG.

Finalists Announced | National Gallery/Water Authority Public Art – Sculpture Competition

 

The National Gallery is thrilled to announce the finalists of the National Gallery/Water Authority – Cayman Public Art – Sculpture Competition. This competition had received an unexpected number of submissions all with high quality. There were 21 submissions and the top 7 were chosen.

Congratulations to the seven finalists, listed in alphabetical order below:

Wray Banker for ‘Green Manga Season’

Davin Ebanks for ‘Adjacent’

Davin Ebanks for ‘Crescent’

Bendel Hydes for ‘Anchorage’

Karoly Szücs for ‘Connection’

Scott Swing for ‘Upon the Sea’

Avril Ward for ‘Walk on Water’

For more information go to: https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/news/sculpturecompetitionfinalists

 

Cine Club | Upcoming film

Monday 24 February, Habla con Ella (Talk to Her). 2002. 112 min. Spanish.

Starring Geraldine Chaplin and Javier Camara

7:00 PM in the Dart Auditorium

Fees are $50 for 6 meetings ($40 NGCI members)

$10 drop-in per session ($8 members)

FILM EXHIBITION: Modern European Cinema – popular and award winning films from across Europe. 13 January – 24 March.

Showtimes every other Monday.

Did you know? Talk to Her revolves around two men who become friends while taking care of the comatose women they love. Combining elements of modern dance and silent filmmaking with a narrative that embraces coincidence and fate, in the film, Almodóvar plots the lives of his characters, thrown together by unimaginably bad luck, towards an unexpected conclusion.

Registration Open Drawing Course

Drawing with Gabrielle Wheaton

Every Saturday morning 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM

22 March – 17 May (7 sessions)

(NO CLASS ON 19 and 26 APRIL)

$198 ($220 non-members)

For more information on our outreach programmes email [email protected]

Two Day Painting Workshop

Seascapes, Cayman style

Taught by Christel Ibsen assisted by Judy Mir

15 and 16 March 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Class limited to 12, $180 ($162 for members)

Registration closes 7 March or when class is full

Only three more spaces available

Many thanks to Christel and Judy for kindly donating the workshop fees to NGCI.

 

Join us for this rare opportunity to work with an artist and learn her secrets! At this workshop, Christel will teach you the techniques she uses to create multi-layered, textured paintings using mixed media, acrylic and oil.

 

The workshop will explore how the spectrum of light and contrasting hues are the most important factors to consider when attempting to capture the glorious colour and texture of the Caribbean waters and the Cayman beaches. Students will create a seascape by exploring reflection and the effect of light flickering on the water, creating life on a blank canvas.

For more information about this workshop email [email protected]

 

Call for Photographers

 

The National Gallery “Ivan Remembered” Exhibition

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).

 

Outreach Programmes

 

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

with Joseph Betty every Thursday 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

(No class on 6 March)

 

Art Talk for seniors and their families

with Ginny Copley and Kieshona Brown every other Thursday

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Next session will be Thursday, 22 February

Admission free, all welcome!

 

For more information on our outreach programmes email [email protected]

 

Artwork by Helena Frawley (Walkers Teens)

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]

 

In the Brac…

 

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]

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 Café Coordinator – Tasks involve: assisting with the Gallery Art Café. Projects may include placing orders, researching food and beverage items, assisting with marketing and promotion and taking inventory. This position involves a minimum 2-4 hour commitment per month. Some volunteer work can be done at home however the majority of the work will be done at the National Gallery during opening hours.

 

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

Thank you Corporate Members!

 

 

Click here for Corporate Membership Inquiries.

 

Purchase NGCI Memberships for 2014…

 

2014 promises to be an exciting year for the National Gallery. The Gallery has seen some 17,800+ visitors in 2013 including young and old, locals and tourists. As you know, the Gallery offers a Permanent Collection Exhibition, a temporary exhibition space, an education centre including an auditorium, an arts library, and a fully equipped art studio, all within beautifully landscaped grounds in a fabulous location. Your membership enables us to continue with our busy exhibition schedule, education and outreach programming, and gives you the opportunity to be a part of and enjoy this wonderful cultural facility.

 

To renew your Gallery Membership or to purchase a gift membership stop by or give us a call on  (345) 945 8111.

 

School Tours

 

Schools can now book a tour for our current exhibition Our Story of Art. 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.

 

Discovery Resources

New on-line ‘Discovery’ resources launched by National Gallery.

Local students can connect with Cayman’s artistic legacy through a new series of information cards 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.

 

To download these educational resources click here.

Gallery Gift Shop

T-shirts and hats – The Gallery offers a variety of artistic t-shirts and sporty hats for all ages and sizes.

 

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.

The Paver Campaign

 

In purchasing a paver you are supporting the development and operation of the Gallery’s amazing new facility, and enabling us to continue with our busy exhibition schedule, 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.

 

 

To download this form go to: https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/waystosupport/purchaseapaver

 

ARTicles in the News

 

Ever wear your parents’ or grandparents’ old clothes or have them wear yours? A photographer asked individuals to swap garb with their relatives who are from a different generation.

 

The artist, who goes by the name Qozop, makes a humorous yet curiously engaging examination of how Asian cultural traditions can be traced through clothing choices across generational divides. Click here to read more.

 

Image (detail) by Qozop.

Maples Art Library

 

Building a new home, or thinking about updating your tired abode?

Stop by the NGCI Library, and browse through our collection of interior design, landscape design, and architecture books.

 

Featured Book: Interior Design by John F. Pile is considered by many to be the quintessential introduction to interior design as it is practised today.

This book is packed with over 750 photographs and diagrams to help illustrate the history, materials, elements, and social responsibility of interior design.

 

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

 

CI Humane Society

Bargain Book Sale

All proceeds benefit the animals

22 February 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

AL Tompson parking lot

 

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

 

New 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

 

‘Red Sky at Night’ arts festival

Cayman National Cultural Foundation

1 March 2014

F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre

Contact: Lorna Bush / Rita Estevanovich

[email protected]

(345) 949 5477

Website: www.artscayman.org

 

‘Big Ole Looky Ya’ cultural festival

National Museum of the Cayman Islands

May & November 2014

National Museum, George Town

Contact: Maia Muttoo

[email protected]

(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

[email protected]

(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 Islands.