Twenty Things to Do at the National Gallery

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) turns 20 this year and to celebrate we’ve invited Valerie Tse to come up with a list of 20 things you can do to be a part of our #CreativeCayman! Valerie is an art maker, piano player, avid writer, senior at Cayman Islands International School, and log time volunteer and participant of the Creative Careers programme at the National Gallery. It’s safe to say you’re in good hands – so get out there, get creative, and we dare you to try something new with #20NatGalThings!

To help us celebrate 20 years, take part in these fun activities.
Written by Valerie Tse.

  1. What does art mean to you? Let us know on twitter using the hashtags #TheMeaningofArt and #20NatGalThings.
  2. Send us a reason or reasons why art is so vital to a culture. Let us know at info@nationalgallery.org.ky.
  3. Join us for a film screening at the National Gallery. Check out the Gallery’s next screening of A Plastic Ocean or visit the “What’s On” section for upcoming screenings and events.
  4. Connect with local artists and ask them about a piece that you’ve recently seen.
  5. Share your visit with the National Gallery’s twitter account @NatGalCayman using the #20NatGalThings hashtag.
  6. Explore the cultural history of Cayman by booking a curator led tour at the National Gallery. Information about group tours can be found here.
  7. Create a sketch based on your favorite sculpture or art piece and post it to Instagram – don’t forget to tag @NatGalCayman and include the #20NatGalThings hashtag so that we can see it!
  8. Write a blog about your favorite art piece. Discuss why you like it.
  9. Put together a digital mood board based on your favorite local artist. Share it on Pinterest with the hashtag #20NatGalThings.
  10. Attend opening night of an exhibition, blog about the experience and post it to Facebook with the hashtag #20NatGalThings.
  11. Look out for one of the Gallery’s next events such as the Art Talk for Older Adults or the Educator’s Happy Hour! You can find all the upcoming events right here.
  12. Purchase your next gift at the National Gallery’s store and support free admission.
  13. Enjoy quality family time and free activities with the National Gallery during a Family Day.
  14. Have a chat and participate in a workshop or class hosted by the National Gallery. Create a day-in-the-life blog about the experience.
  15. Learn new skills and join us for an art workshop for adults.
  16. Visit the National Gallery’s permanent collection on the second floor. Find a piece you consider vital to the identity of Cayman, snap a photo and tell us why you chose it. Don’t forget to share using the hashtag… you guessed it… #20NatGalThings!
  17. Create a piece of art with items found on the beach based off a piece you saw at the National Gallery.
  18. Attend an exhibition, reflect on your experience with a selfie using the hashtags #MuseumSelfie and #20NatGalThings.
  19. Sign up for a National Gallery membership online and then bring a friend and visit a new exhibition.
  20. Meet new people and make friends by signing up to volunteer at one of the National Gallery’s functions or whenever you have time. For more information about volunteering click here.

Thanks for taking part and remember to share what you get up to with #20NatGalThings.

 

 

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