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Cayman Art Week returns for a fifth year from Tuesday 20 to Sunday 25 May with another full schedule of more than 40 art events, pop-up exhibitions, open studios and extended hours at galleries across all three Cayman Islands.

Launched in 2021, Cayman Art Week is designed to stimulate the commercial art market by connecting collectors and potential buyers with local artists and gallery owners. The programme creates opportunities for people to explore the breadth of creativity in Cayman, whether joining a curated bus tour, visiting open studios, meeting the artists or listening to expert panels and lectures.

Highlights of CAW25 include:

Tuesday 20 May Preview evening

Wednesday 21 May CAW25 Launch Reception at CAW partner the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands where guests can view the three current exhibitions TimeBack, From the Mind’s Eye and Evolutions: Continuity and Change in Contemporary Caymanian Art, as well as works in the Permanent Collection.

Thursday 22 May CAW West presented in partnership with Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and Hotel Indigo – evening opening hours and hop-on/hop-off bus tours of venues along Seven Mile Beach and West Bay Road including The Studio at Kimpton Seafire, Cera Tan at Hotel Indigo, Carlos V. Garcia Gallery, Kennedy Gallery, pop-up exhibitions at Carey’s Karma Closet, Optique, Vines 2 Ocean and Sticks & Stones, and six locations at Camana Bay including The Gallery, Label C, Audi, TABS, Islands Jewellers and Abacus.

Friday 23 May CAW Central presented in partnership with George Town Revitalisation – evening opening hours and hop-on/hop-off bus tours of venues in George Town including Guy Harvey Gallery, Claire at the Beach Studio, Ngara Galleries, 3 Girls and a Kiln, Art Nest Studio, Goodness, Tangled World II at Cricket Square, Kirkman Studios, Martlet Design, the Cayman Islands National Museum and a late night party at Mutiny. NEW: CAW Little Cayman Bike Around

Spend the afternoon cycling and exploring the art on display in Little Cayman for CAW25, including the Little Cayman Museum which has an exhibition from the National Gallery’s collection, the Seahorse Boutique and the National Trust House where guest artist Debbi Truchan is exhibiting art, alongside a pop-up exhibition of flora and fauna-inspired art from the National Gallery’s collection.

Saturday 24 May                    CAW East – curated bus tours of venues in the eastern districts including Pure Art Gallery, Scott Swing Studio, Mind’s Eye Centre, pop-up exhibitions at Harbour Walk, the Visual Arts Society at Pedro St James, Kay Smith Studio and Gram Bella’s. Tickets cost $10. NEW: CAW Brac – a curated bus tour of venues in Cayman Brac including Cayman Brac Heritage House, Nim Things, Gordon Solomon Gallery and Eldemire House/National Trust. CAW is also running a special tour for seniors in partnership with the Department of Family Services.

Sunday 25 May                      Open studios and art events

The full schedule of events can be found at caymanartweek.com.

Originally started as a way to support artists in the wake of the pandemic, Cayman Art Week has established itself as a popular annual event for both local and visitors. With art on sale for every budget, in a variety of formats that range from painting and sculpture to digital and installations, and with well-established artists featured alongside up-and-coming talent, Cayman Art Week has broad appeal.

Natalie Urquhart, founder and creative director of Cayman Art Week, says, “There’s an incredible energy around Cayman Art Week as artists and venues come up with ever more creative collaborations and presentations. We are excited to see the industry taking ownership of Cayman Art Week in this way. While Cayman Art Week provides a platform, the creative community are the stars of the show and have the most to gain from a successful art week. By continuing to support the growth of the art market, our hope is that more creatives can sustain a career in the arts.”

There is no charge for artists or venues to participate in Cayman Art Week, and all events are free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of local partners including Cayman Art Week Patron Mrs Susan A. Olde OBE, George Town Revitalisation, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and Hotel Indigo, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage, Camana Bay, REAL LIFE magazine, Kelly Holding, Cricket Square, Harbour Walk, Audi, Jacques Scott and Majestic Tours.  

For more information about Cayman Art Week and to see the full line-up of events, visit caymanartweek.com and follow Cayman Art Week on Facebook or Instagram.