Weekly News from the National Gallery
We hope you all enjoyed the Member’s Christmas Party…. the mulled wine, mince pies, seasonal cheer and live music!
The 2014 membership forms are now available from the Gallery. If you are interested in renewing your membership you can give us a call on (345) 945 8111, send us an email to [email protected] or drop by and speak to someone at our administrative offices. 2014 gift memberships make for great stocking stuffers too!
The Gallery Shop is also open this week for any last minute Christmas shopping. We have art gift packs for all ages, Cine Club gift memberships, art posters, books, unique jewelry, and more.
Hope to see you at the Gallery this holiday season!
Sincerely,
Natalie Urquhart
Director, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Cine Club upcoming film
Amelie. 2001.122 mins
Monday 16 December 7:00 PM
Dart Auditorium
Fee: $50 for 6 meetings ($40 members)
$10 drop in per session ($8 members)
New for Teens
Walkers Art Club (Teens)
For ages 13-18 taught by Chris Mann every Thursday afternoon 3:45 PM -5:15 PM. Admission free and limited to 15 students!
Registration is now open.
Kids and Families
Pre-schoolers and Parents
with Kieshona Brown Every Friday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
LAST CLASS FOR THE TERM 20 DECEMBER
Admission free, drop-in, all welcome
Family Fun
with Kieshona Brown Every Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
$5 per child, drop-in (first come first served), for children and families!
For more information on our youth educational programmes email [email protected].
Sculpture Competition
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is pleased to announce a significant public art competition supported by the Water Authority – Cayman to celebrate their 30th anniversary. All eligible artists are invited to enter proposals for a public sculpture or installation at the entrance roundabout of the NGCI’s new building located on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway. The winning project will receive complete financial assistance for the execution of the final work as well as a CI $10,000 cash prize. All proposals can be submitted to the National Gallery between Monday, 27 January 2014, 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Friday, 31 January 2014, 5:00 PM (EST).
The complete list of rules and regulations is now available on the NGCI website. Artists will be asked to carefully consider location, theme, production, and implementation. A panel of professional judges will be looking for long-term durability as the final work will become a permanent feature at NGCI and part of the permanent collection for future visitors to enjoy.
No purchase or fee is necessary to enter or win. For more information email [email protected] or call (345) 945 8111.
In the Brac…
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.
Live Studio Night
Class restart on 6 January 2014
For more information on our Cayman Brac programmes and events contact: Simone Scott Tel: (345) 917 7718 or email
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.
Life
An exhibition of works by Lorna Reid
Opening 15 December 5:00 PM
Venue unit #218 Mirco Centre
Viewing 15 December – 29 December
VAS
Weekly ceramic open studio
Every Wednesday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
If interested email [email protected]
Cayman Colours
Recent works by
Kathryn Elphinstone
at Full of Beans Cafe for the month of December.
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
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
Established in 1996, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is a vibrant arts organisation that seeks to fulfil its mission through exhibitions, artist residencies, education/outreach programmes, and research projects.
NGCI operates in both a local and global arena. As part of our mission to “promote and encourage the appreciation and practice of the visual arts, of and in the Cayman Islands” we send Caymanian art and artists abroad as well as have many fine international artists visit, exhibit, and work in the Cayman Islands.
Public Art
Sculpture of the week…
Big Pleasure Point – public sculpture at Lincoln Center by Los Angeles based artist.
Nancy Rubins (b. 1952) is an American sculptor and Installation artist. Her sculptural works are primarily blooming arrangements of large rigid objects such as televisions, small appliances, mattresses, airplane parts, kayaks, surfboards, and other objects.
Sculpture: [Big Pleasure Point] by Nancy Rubin
The Gallery Shop
NGCI Christmas gift baskets now available.
The Gallery 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 shop is open during regular Gallery hours.
School Tours
Schools can now book a tour for the new exhibition Our Story of Art. NGCI Active Learning Sessions are also available. These sessions explore the National Collection of art and covers 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 all NG events please go to: www.nationalgallery.org.ky
The larger pictures are from the members Christmas Party 2013. For more go to:
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