11 December 2024
Open Call for Submissions - 4th Cayman Islands Biennial
BIENNIAL SYNOPSIS Building upon the first three editions of the Cayman Islands Biennial — multi-site...
6 December 2024
Cultivating Community Connections
The Community Connections programme was developed in 2021 to provide community partners with increasingly i...
4 December 2024
The Link Up Podcast: 'Cultural Renegades' with Natalie Urquhart and Maia Muttoo
The National Gallery’s Natalie Urquhart and Maia Muttoo join Christopher Gourzong, Philipp Richter an...
1 November 2024
The National Gallery Opens Major Exhibition of Works by Artist/Designer Jawara Alleyne
This weekend, the National Gallery will open a major exhibition that celebrates the work of Caymanian artis...
11 October 2024
Local artists raise funds for the National Gallery at Big Art Auction 8
Thirty local artists participated in this year’s Big Art Auction for the National Gallery of the Cayman Isl...
19 September 2024
Celebrating Caymanian Artists Abroad
2024 has been a fantastic year for three Caymanian artists. Their achievements showcase Cayman’s talent in ...
11 September 2024
On View: Artwork Observing the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Ivan
On View: Artwork Observing the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Ivan Wednesday, 11 September 2024 will mark th...
15 July 2024
Jawara Alleyne, Rihanna's Favourite London Designer, Breaks Down His A/W 24 Collection
From the Cayman Islands to London, rising designer Jawara Alleyne has brought his Caribbean heritage to the...
27 June 2024
Thatch Roofs & Ironwood Posts Panel Discussion
Community members Mitchel Bodden, Peter Dutton, Lisa Scott, and NGCI director, Natalie Urquhart discuss pre...
26 June 2024
Walkers Art Club 2023-24: A Year in Review
Another year of Walkers Art Club has drawn to a close. It has been a remarkable year, marked by hard work, ...
12 June 2024
A Tribute to Bendel Hydes on Behalf of the National Gallery
The National Gallery Board and Staff regret to announce the passing of Bendel Hydes, an artist who is unive...
8 June 2024
National Gallery staff attends Transnational Island Museologies Conference in Scotland
The National Gallery’s own Maia Muttoo, William Helfrecht, and Natalie Urquhart recently attended the Trans...
15 May 2024
Museums for Education and Research: Recognising International Museum Day 2024
Since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has recognised International Museum Day (IMD), high...
23 April 2024
Open Call for Submissions—Cayman on Camera: Our Story in Photographs
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is seeking submissions for its latest photography-based exhibiti...
17 April 2024
New National Gallery Exhibition Explores Cayman’s Unique Architectural Heritage
Thatch Roofs and Ironwood Posts: The Art & Artistry of the Caymanian Home is the latest exhibition to o...
12 April 2024
Open Call for Submissions - Intuitive Spirit: Revisiting Mind’s Eye
EXHIBITION SYNOPSIS: Foregrounding the artistic practice of Gladwyn “Miss Lassie” Bush, this exhibition inv...
9 April 2024
NGCI’s 2024 Summer Internship Programme is Now Open for Applications
As we get ready to welcome new faces into our internship program, we fondly look back on the inspiring indi...
29 February 2024
The National Gallery and the Cayman National Cultural Foundation – co-launch the new exhibition ‘The Cauling’.
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) are p...
1 January 2024
Reflecting on 2023
Dear Friends, As we launch our 2024 programme at the National Gallery, the Board and Staff wish to extend o...
1 December 2023
A Grand Adventure at 'Odyssey: Navigating the Deep' Fundraising Gala 2023
Ocean navigators and creatures from the deep journeyed to the National Gallery on Friday 24 November for an...
20 October 2023
81° West Curatorial Discussion
Panel discussion featuring Veerle Poupeye, Natalie Urquhart, and William Helfrecht discussing the making of...
21 September 2023
National Gallery Launches Annual Walkers Art Club Exhibition Online
The National Gallery is delighted to announce a virtual exhibition of works by students of our Walkers Art ...
3 August 2023
3rd Cayman Islands Biennial Awards Ceremony
The National Gallery was honored to invite Hon. Bernie Bush and Chief Officer Theresa Echenique from the Mi...
27 July 2023
3rd Cayman Islands Biennial Panel Discussion
3rd Cayman Islands Biennial Panel Discussion featuring biennial jurors Davin Ebanks, Leonard Dilbert, and N...
8 March 2023
NGCI’s 2023 Summer Internship Programme is Now Open for Applications
As we get ready to welcome new faces into our internship program, we fondly look back on the inspiring indi...
28 February 2023
NGCI Opens 'Al Ebanks 33: Remnants of the Artist' Exhibition
On 24 February 2023, NGCI had the honour of hosting a private opening in the Lower Exhibition Hall for the ...
18 January 2023
New Year Brings Forth New Digital Initiatives at the National Gallery
In response to the proliferation of digital technology and developments within the wider museum field, the ...
16 January 2023
3rd Cayman Islands Biennial: Conversations with the Past – In the Present Tense - Artist Information Session
Featuring NGCI Director & Chief Curator Natalie Urquhart and Collections Curator William Helfrecht, thi...
20 December 2022
Meet our Gift Shop Artisans
Shop local this holiday season at the National Gallery Gift Shop! We proudly support the makers in our comm...
8 December 2022
Open Call for Submissions - 3rd Cayman Islands Biennial
Biennial Synopsis Building upon the first two editions of the Cayman Islands Biennial — the multi-site, tri...
30 November 2022
Regency Garden Masquerade Gala
Dear Gentle Reader, The ton is abuzz with tales from the much-anticipated return of the season’s fine...
21 November 2022
NGCI Debuts ‘Miss Lassie: An Intuitive Spirit’ Exhibition
Premiering in the Dart Auditorium Community Gallery, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and ...
31 October 2022
The National Gallery Launches Radio Show
In August, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) launched ArtBeat, a new weekly radio show on C...
21 October 2022
NGCI Premieres ‘Pop & the Popular’ Exhibition
On 20 October 2022, NGCI held an opening event for the latest exhibition Pop and the Popular in the Lower E...
22 September 2022
NGCI Premiers New National Collection Exhibition: ‘The Ties that Bind – A Journey Through the National Collection’
In late September 2022, NGCI launched a new exhibition of works from the National Collection that explore t...
19 August 2022
All the Coals We Left in the Fire: Poetry Open Mic Night Recap
As part of the educational programme for All the Coals We Left in the Fire, the National Gallery hosted a p...
26 July 2022
The Business of Art: Creative Careers with John Reno Jackson and Simon Tatum
On 21 July, artists John Reno Jackson and Simon Tatum joined NGCI Community Engagement Coordinator Jessica ...
13 July 2022
Open Call For Submissions – Pop And The Popular
EXHIBITION SYNOPSIS As a critical term, ‘Pop’ is closely associated with the namesake art movement that ros...
11 July 2022
Native Sons Reunion Roundtable
On 5 May 2022, seven members of the Native Sons art collective reunited at the National Gallery of the Caym...
17 June 2022
The National Gallery Partners with Cayman Art Week 2022
The National Gallery is proud to be a lead partner of the second annual Cayman Art Week (CAW; 22-26 June 20...
9 June 2022
NGCI launches ‘Nasaria Suckoo Chollette: All The Coals We Left in The Fire’ Exhibition
On 09 June 2022, NGCI held a private opening in the Lower Exhibition Hall for the solo exhibition of leadin...
2 June 2022
John Reno Jackson: A Heron Amongst the Storm presents artist’s solo debut at the National Gallery
On 02 June 2022, John Reno Jackson’s solo exhibition premiered in the DART Auditorium Community Gallery to ...
1 May 2022
National Gallery Annual Tea Party 2022
On Thursday, 7 April 2022, we were thrilled to welcome guests to the terrace of The Ritz-Carlton Grand Caym...
29 April 2022
The National Gallery's 'Curator's Corner' Video Series is Back for The People's Collection
If you’ve been enjoying NGCI’s evolving digital offerings, then be sure to watch out for our latest ‘Curato...
27 April 2022
10 Years at the National Gallery: 10 Reasons to Visit
2022 is an exciting year for the National Gallery, as it marks the 10th anniversary of the National Gallery...
20 April 2022
Beloved Isles Artist Talk 5
Artist Talk by Beloved Isles featured artists Natalia Martin de Pablos and Dione Scotland Rivero.
5 April 2022
New Yonier Powery Piece Acquired for National Collection
NGCI is thrilled to announce the newest acquisition to the National Collection, Unstoppable Step by Yonier ...
11 March 2022
NGCI’s 2022 Summer Internship Programme is Now Open for Applications
As we get ready to welcome new faces into our internship program, we fondly look back on the inspiring indi...
28 February 2022
NGCI Hosts National Children’s Festival of the Arts Interschool Exhibition
On Monday, 21 February 2022 NGCI was proud to host government representatives, participating artists, and e...
23 February 2022
NGCI Launches New Video Promotion for Award-Winning Digital Programme
NGCI is pleased to share the newest promotion for our digital programme, as we shift into a hybrid space of...
23 February 2022
Beloved Isles Artist Talk 4
Artist Talks by Beloved Isles featured artists Leonard Bodden, Alta Solomon, and Debbi Truchan.
17 February 2022
The National Gallery Is Honoured at This Year’s National Arts and Culture Awards Ceremony
On 17 February 2022, the NGCI team was honoured to attend the National Arts & Culture Awards Ceremony h...
7 February 2022
NGCI Team Discusses The People’s Collection with Orrett Connor on For the Record
Education Manager Maia Muttoo and Collections Curator William Helfrecht visited Radio Cayman’s studios to d...
2 February 2022
NGCI staff explore The People’s Collection with Sterling Dwayne Ebanks on Talk Today
Collections Curator William Helfrecht and Education Manager Maia Muttoo joined host Sterling Dwayne Ebanks ...
28 January 2022
NGCI Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Landmark Exhibition The People’s Collection
The National Gallery’s latest exhibition, The People’s Collection, opened in NGCI’s Lower Exhibition Hall o...
14 January 2022
Beloved Isles features on CIGTV
As a part of Beloved Isles exhibition programming - aimed to support artists of the Sister Islands - Alta S...
12 January 2022
Beloved Isles Artist Talk 3
Artist Talk by Beloved Isles featured artists Niranjan Nagaraja, Janine Scriven, and Shallyn MacDonald.
22 December 2021
2021: A Year in Review
Between tropical storms, landfill fires and ongoing challenges wrought by the pandemic, there is no doubt t...
9 December 2021
Affirmation Gifts: Wellness Poetry Workshop with Tricia Sybersma
Virtual Wellness Workshop: Affirmation Gifts: Wellness Poetry Workshop with Tricia Sybersma.
8 December 2021
Beloved Isles Artist Talk 2
Artist Talk by Beloved Isles featured artists Isabella Seguin, Jodie Miller, and Brian Dilbert.
1 December 2021
The Business of Art – Intellectual Property 101 with Candace Westby
On 30 November NGCI hosted the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office Director Candace Westby for a di...
25 November 2021
Yonier Powery: Unstoppable Steps presents artist’s solo debut at the National Gallery
Yonier Powery Serrano’s inaugural solo exhibition opened at NGCI in the DART Auditorium Community Gallery w...
17 November 2021
Beloved Isles Artist Talk 1
Artist Talk by Beloved Isles featured artists Tricia Sybersma, Sebastien Nehme, and Sheree Ebanks.
8 November 2021
NGCI Opens New Celebratory Exhibition in the Sister Islands
On 28 October, NGCI opened Beloved Isles: A Photographic Celebration of Our Sister Islands rotating between...
3 November 2021
The NGCI Team Discuss International MAC Conference and Virginia Foster’s Wonders of Clay Exhibition with Sterling Dwayne Ebanks on Talk Today
Maia Muttoo, Kerri-Anne Chisolm, and William Helfrecht alongside artist Virginia Foster return to Radio Cay...
1 November 2021
The NGCI Team and artist Virginia Foster Discuss Her Newest Exhibition Wonders of Clay: Perfectly Imperfect with Orrett Connor on For the Record
Collections Curator William Helfrecht and local artist Virginia Foster join Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman t...
27 October 2021
The NGCI Team Discusses Terra Botanica with Sterling Dwayne Ebanks on Talk Today
Maia Muttoo and Kerri-Anne Chisolm – Senior Education Coordinator and Associate Curator of NGCI, respective...
26 October 2021
Art & Wellness: Home Nutrition Makeover with Taryn Stein
Home Nutrition Makeover video workshop with Taryn Stein.
22 October 2021
Art & Wellness: How to Curb Sugar Cravings with Taryn Stein
How to Curb Sugar Cravings online video workshop with Taryn Stein.
20 October 2021
NGCI Joins Caribbean Museums to Talk about Resilience
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is looking forward to joining museum leaders, curators, e...
30 September 2021
New Solo Exhibition by Virginia Foster Opens at the National Gallery Community Gallery
On 8 September, NGCI opened an exhibition of contemporary ceramic art by artist Virginia Foster, currently ...
23 September 2021
NGCI Joins Regional Artist Talk for the MAC ‘Collecting our Voices in a Caribbean and its Diaspora’ Exhibition
During the COVID-19 crisis, the MAC created an online art exhibition entitled Collecting Our Voices in the ...
3 September 2021
NGCI Launches ‘Terra Botanica’ exhibition exploring the Native Flora of the Cayman Islands
NGCI held an opening for the new exhibition Terra Botanica in the lower exhibition hall, celebrating the ri...
31 August 2021
Young creative Caymanians join NGCI's annual summer internship programme.
As Summer Interns of the National Gallery, we know firsthand that working at the gallery is an extraordinar...
25 August 2021
Reimagined Futures - Curators on Artists: William Helfrecht with Sarah McDougall
Curators on Artists: William Helfrecht with Sarah McDougall - Discussion for the Cayman Islands Biennial II...
10 August 2021
Reimagined Futures - Curators on Artists: William Helfrecht with Davin Ebanks
NGCI Collections Coordinator William Helfrecht and Davin Ebanks discuss the artist's Bendel Hydes Award-win...
28 July 2021
Reimagined Futures - Curators on Artists: William Helfrecht with David Bridgeman and Leonard Dilbert
NGCI Collections Coordinator William Helfrecht speaks to David Bridgeman and Leonard Dilbert about their co...
2 July 2021
NGCI Holds 2nd Biennial Awards Ceremony
The National Gallery was honoured to invite Hon. Bernie Bush, and Mrs. Susan A. Olde, OBE, to present the C...
25 June 2021
2020 Vision Awards Reception
We celebrate the 42 participating photographers who are participating in the 2020 Vision: A Community’s Exp...
25 June 2021
NGCI participates in Atlantic World Art Fair Panel
The Cayman Islands have had a double presence at the Atlantic World Art Fair this month, with artist David ...
21 June 2021
Art & Wellness: Teen Art Drop-Ins with Alex Panton Foundation's Youth Ambassadors Programme
Blog by the participants of NGCI’s Teen Art Drop-Ins, in partnership with the APF Youth Ambassadors P...
21 May 2021
NGCI Director Joins UNESCO Cultural Campus Session
Natalie Urquhart joined museum colleagues for a UNESCO Cultural Campus panel, where students asked question...
6 May 2021
NGCI’s Director Joins the EU-LAC Foundation to Discuss Cultural Policy in the Time of Digitization
Cultural Policies in Times of Digitisation: Experiences from the European Union, Latin America, and the Car...
4 May 2021
NGCI Opens 2nd Cayman Islands Biennial
Following on the heels of its successful launch two years ago, The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands h...
3 May 2021
NGCI Supports New Virtual Regional Art Exhibition
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is proud to partner with the Smithsonian National Museum of Afri...
2 April 2021
NGCI Art and Wellness Programme
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Art and Wellness Programme.
27 March 2021
National Gallery Annual Tea Party 2021
On Thursday 25 February 2021, we were delighted to welcome ladies of the community to this year’s tea party...
20 February 2021
Caymanian Artists Making Waves Overseas
Exciting news from two Caymanian Artists living overseas, Simon Tatum and Davin Ebanks, both of whom are pu...
1 February 2021
2020: A Year in Review
January February Island of Women Exhibition Satellite Exhibitions March – May: Lockdown June Art Unde...
18 January 2021
Artist Talks: Horacio Esteban - Alchemy
Join artist Horacio Esteban to discuss the solo exhibition Alchemy.
17 December 2020
Consumed: Upcycled Art Panel
Environmental artists Marc Laurenson, Kaitlyn Elphinstone and Kerwin Ebanks discuss the relationship betwee...
15 December 2020
Post Lockdown programme at the National Gallery
For our final newsletter and blog of 2020, we want to pause and look back on some moments from our post-loc...
11 December 2020
Open Call for Submissions - 2nd Cayman Islands Biennial
BIENNIAL SYNOPSIS: The inaugural Cayman Islands Biennial, which was launched in 2019, was a multi-site tri-...
10 December 2020
One on One with Marc Laurenson (STOAK’D)
A month into Consumed, Marc Laurenson’s first solo show at the National Gallery, the artist spoke with NGCI...
13 November 2020
NGCI Director Participates in the Regional 'Catapult Virtual Lockdown Salon'
NGCI was invited to participate in the CATAPULT Lockdown Virtual Salon, a programme that aims to mitigate t...
10 November 2020
Wheaton Connection: Interview with NGCI Director Natalie Urquhart
Journalist Vicki Wheaton speaks to NGCI Director and Chief Curator Natalie Urquhart about her curatorial wo...
4 November 2020
New Student Exhibition Opens Online
The National Gallery is delighted to announce a virtual exhibition of works by students of our Walkers Art ...
29 October 2020
Bendel Hydes Artworks Secured for the Cayman Islands Community
Generously donated by Mrs Susan A. Olde, OBE Widely regarded as the founding father of Caymanian contempora...
20 October 2020
Calling Photographers for a COVID-19 Commemorative Exhibition Project
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands in collaboration with the Cayman Islands Government, has launche...
25 September 2020
COVID-Relief Programme for the Arts
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has been working with Ministry of Health, Environment, Culture & Hou...
20 August 2020
Island of Women: Interview with Lucille Seymour
Interview with Lucille Seymour for the Island of Women Exhibition.
19 August 2020
Island of Women: "Waves of Struggle" Interview with Patrice Donalds Morgan
Island of Women: "Waves of Struggle" Interview with Patrice Donalds Morgan.
14 August 2020
Island of Women: Interview with Nasaria Suckoo Chollette
Island of Women Exhibition Interview with Nasaria Suckoo Chollette.
6 August 2020
Island of Women: "Turn So, Fool" Interview and Workshop with Maya Cochrane
Interview and Workshop with Maya Cochrane. Island of Women exhibition.
6 August 2020
Parents & Preschoolers: "Let's Get Dressed" with Bear Craft
Join Monica Powery for the "Let's Get Dressed" (by Lamaze) Story Time and Painted Bear Craft.
1 August 2020
National Gallery Director Joins Global Museum “COVID-19” Conversation
Throughout the lockdown, NGCI redirected resources and content online, including: overhauling our website w...
25 July 2020
NGCI Director Joins Regional Museum Leaders to Discuss the Impact of the Pandemic
NGCI joined the MAC in conversation with museum leadership from the Caribbean to discuss the impact of COVI...
23 July 2020
Summer of Art: Transfer Printing with Sarah McDougall
Join Sarah McDougall for a Summer of Art lesson on Transfer Printing.
23 July 2020
Parents and Preschoolers: "Freddie Learns to Swim" and Glitter Fish Craft
Parents and Preschoolers - join Monica Powery for storytime with Freddie Learns to Swim and a glitter fish ...
16 July 2020
Summer of Art: Creating Unique Landscapes with Joseph Betty
Join Joseph Betty for a Summer of Art lesson on Creating Unique Landscapes.
9 July 2020
Parents & Preschoolers: Tuke the Specialist Turtle Story and Craft
Parents and Preschoolers - join Meegan Ebanks at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands for the Tuke th...
2 July 2020
Artist Talks: Alejandro Angel
Join artist Alejandro Angel in the studio to learn more about his work.
30 June 2020
Artist Talks: Ren Seffer
Join artist Ren Seffer in the studio to learn more about what inspires her and what she has been working on...
25 June 2020
Artist Talks: Pam Kelly-Laurenson
Join artist Pam Kelly-Laurenson in the studio to learn more about what inspires her art.
23 June 2020
Artist Talks: Jason Kennedy
Join artist Jason Kennedy in the studio to learn more about what inspires him.
16 June 2020
Artist Talks: Scott Swing
Join artist Scott Swing in the studio to learn more about his work and what inspires him.
11 June 2020
Artist Talks: Marc Laurenson
Join artist Marc Laurenson in the studio to see what he has been working. Learn more about his COVID-19 sel...
9 June 2020
Artist Talks: Chris Mann Artist
Join artist Chris Mann in the studio to learn more about what inspires him and what he is currently working...
8 June 2020
Women in Tech
Join Digital Cayman and Cayman Tech City for a virtual panel discussion about women working in the tech ind...
8 June 2020
Educational Resources for Understanding Racial Inequality and Embracing Diversity
The Cayman Islands community is remarkably diverse with over 130 nationalities coexisting in a population o...
2 June 2020
Artist Talks: Joseph Betty
Join artist Joseph Betty at his studio to learn more about what inspires him while he works.
28 May 2020
Artist Talks: Pascal Pernix
Join artist Pascal Pernix in the studio to learn more about what he has been working on during the COVID-19...
26 May 2020
Artist Talks: Shane 'Dready' Aquârt
Join artist Shane 'Dready' Aquârt in the studio to talk about what inspires him, what he is working on curr...
21 May 2020
Artist Talks: Davin Ebanks
Join artist Davin Ebanks in the studio to learn about his creative process and inspiration.
19 May 2020
Artist Talks: Simon Tatum
Join artist Simon Tatum in the studio at Kent State to learn more about what he is working on.
18 May 2020
International Museum Day! (IMD 2020)
The National Gallery is participating in International Museums Day (IMD) on 18 May to celebrate the theme ‘...
14 May 2020
Artist Talks: Cameron Bridgeman
Join artist Cameron Bridgeman in the studio for more information on what he has been working on.
8 May 2020
Artist Talks: Isy B
Join Isy B in the studio to learn more about what inspires her. Looking at springtime in Cayman inspiring n...
4 May 2020
Artist Talks: Jawara Alleyne
Join artist Jawara Alleyne in the studio to learn more about his creative process.
4 May 2020
Artist Talks: Patrice Donalds Morgan
Join dancer and choreographer Patrice Donalds Morgan to learn what inspires her.
28 April 2020
Artist Talks: Nasaria Suckoo Chollette
Join Caymanian Artist Nasaria Suckoo Chollette in the studio to learn what inspires her.
23 April 2020
Artist Talks: John Reno Jackson
Join artist John Reno Jackson in the studio to learn more about his creative process.
20 April 2020
Artist Talks: Randy Chollette
Artist Randy Chollette shares what inspires him and what materials he prefers. Learn about his studio and w...
15 April 2020
Artist Talks: Avril Ward
Join artist Avril Ward in the studio to discuss Road to Chihuly and watch the creative process.
14 April 2020
Artist Talks: Yonier Powery
From the studio with artist Yonier Powery.
9 April 2020
Artist Talks: John Broad
Join artist John Broad in his studio.
3 April 2020
Artist Talks: Gordon Solomon
Artist talk with Gordon Solomon - COVID-19 Art in the Making; Mental Health; Poetry interpretation.
30 March 2020
NGCI’s Collections Online Project
In tandem with this physical expansion, NGCI is taking the opportunity to ‘go digital’ and share our entire...
30 March 2020
National Gallery Exhibitions Move Online
With the National Gallery closed until further notice, the curatorial team has been hard at work on several...
30 March 2020
NGCI launching Artist Talks online
Alongside NGCI’s efforts to widen digital access to our exhibitions and collection online, we are launching...
19 March 2020
National Gallery offers a wealth of online resources
Virtual tours of exhibitions and educational content now online.
13 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness Information
The health and safety, and that of our students, volunteers and staff, is extremely important. We all share...
4 March 2020
Expanding Accessibility at the National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is pleased to announce the availability of large-text labels for...
21 February 2020
Video: Interviews on Bendel Hydes
21 February 2020
Video: Bendel Hydes - A Retrospective Interviews
18 February 2020
Video: Bendel Hydes Interview
Interview with artist Bendel Hydes- excerpted from the longer documentary film ‘Caymanian Art’ ...
10 January 2020
2019: A Year in Review
As 2019 came to a close it was time to reflect on the past year’s achievements of the National Gallery of t...
2 December 2019
2019 Costume Gala - "Night at the Museum"
On Friday, 29 November 2019, we welcomed 300 guests to the National Gallery Sculpture Gardens for the annua...
26 November 2019
Cross Currents Virtual Tour
Thanks to generous funding, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has partnered with Dragonfly 360, a ...
6 November 2019
Video: Bendel Hydes' Artistic Legacy Panel Discussion
For those who missed it, audiences can now view the Bendel Hydes panel discussion which took place on Novem...
22 October 2019
MSA Florida Chapter Conference
On Monday 23 September 2019, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (“NGCI”) welcomed delegates from th...
26 September 2019
CIFEC Careers Fair 2019
On Friday, 20 September, the NGCI team was happy to participate in the CIFEC Careers Fair at ...
30 August 2019
Walkers Art Club Registration Opens Friday, 30 August
Registration for this popular extracurricular art programme opens Friday, 30 August at 9:00 AM online here....
3 July 2019
NGCI Supports Tilting Axis
The National Gallery (NGCI), the host of Tilting Axis 3 in 2017, is proud to support the fifth iteration of...
1 May 2019
Cross Currents: 1st Cayman Islands Biennial
Cross Currents: 1st Cayman Islands Biennial This year the National Gallery launched its first Biennial exhi...
1 April 2019
Art at the Airport
Those of us that are fortunate enough to live in Cayman know all about the glorious beaches, built-for-Inst...
25 March 2019
Biennial Art Intervention in the Brac
When we were in the planning stages of launching our first Biennial, we knew that central to the project wa...
18 January 2019
2018: A Year In Review
2018 was yet another busy and successful year at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI), as we o...
19 December 2018
Art of Fashion Gala – Membership Raffle Are You Our Winner?
It was a busy night at the National Gallery on Friday 30th November. With the Art of Fashion Gala in full s...
28 November 2018
Volunteers at the National Gallery – the helpers supporting our success
Volunteers at the National Gallery – the helpers supporting our success Every week the National Gallery rel...
16 November 2018
Assistant Curator and Artist Simon Tatum Featured in Caribbean Art Exhibition
The National Gallery’s very own assistant curator and artist, Simon Tatum was one of 24 Caribbean artists r...
17 September 2018
Interview: Fashion Designer’s Isy Obi and Jawara Alleyne on creating designs for Art of Fashion.
Art of Fashion, a new National Gallery (NGCI) exhibition features collections by Caymanian fashion designer...
27 July 2018
NGCI Museums & Curatorial Training
Written by Jessica Ebanks As NGCI’s Education Coordinator, I have the pleasure of organizing and facilitati...
27 July 2018
Muralist Amandalynn Visits NGCI
KAABOO Artistic Director and Muralist Amandalynn Visits NGCI for Workshop NGCI recently had an opportunity ...
12 July 2018
Walkers Art Club '17 - '18
As the exhibition comes to a close we look back on a productive and insightful year for the aptly named “In...
16 May 2018
Will Smith visits National Gallery
On February 10th, 2018 the National Gallery had an exciting visitor: none other than Will Smith himself.
27 March 2018
Internship Programme
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (“NGCI”) Internship is an established annual programme that is n...
21 March 2018
Congratulations Jessica Ebanks!
At the National Gallery we set the bar high and have a small team that makes a big impact. It’s a vocation...
10 March 2018
NGCI sits down with D. Randall Blythe
Randall Blythe, the photographer behind the works of the National Gallery’s current exhibition entitled “Fr...
1 February 2018
Times are changing and it’s exciting!
The arts scene in the Cayman Islands has seen a real gear change in the last 10 years. We have for a long t...
11 January 2018
2017: A Year In Review
Reflecting on 2017 we can see what a truly remarkable year it was. The support and involvement of our diver...
9 January 2018
NGCI Opens Annual Outreach Exhibition
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is currently exhibiting over 100 works of art by the 50+ ...
22 December 2017
NGCI Talks the Future of Craft on Radio Cayman
The National Gallery’s mission of reviving Cayman’s cultural traditions doesn’t end with the exhibitions. O...
20 December 2017
Over 100 Artworks to be Shown in Outreach Exhibition
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) proudly presents over 100 works of art by the 50+ student...
8 December 2017
The Infinity Ball: Photos from the Annual Fundraising Gala
Founded in 1997, the National Gallery celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017. To celebrate the annual fund...
14 November 2017
Meet Horacio Esteban
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGC) is proud to exhibit the work of Horacio Esteban, one of th...
10 November 2017
The National Gallery Celebrates 20 Years
This year marks The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) 20th Anniversary. Over the past two decad...
31 October 2017
The Infinity Ball
The Future is Awaiting at The Infinity Ball! This year’s highly anticipated 20th Anniversary celebration at...
25 October 2017
NGCI Receives Award
NGCI Receives Business Excellence Award The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is proud to be a ...
28 September 2017
Blurring the Boundaries Between Craft and Art
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Opens REVIVE! – Celebrating contemporary and traditional craft f...
24 August 2017
A Golden Affair
A Golden Affair at NGCI: Pastor and wife celebrate 50th anniversary It was a golden affair for a well-loved...
25 July 2017
Carifesta XIII: Visual Arts from the Cayman Islands in Barbados
Carifesta XIII – Visual Arts from the Cayman Islands Carifesta XIII will be celebrating the visual ar...
20 July 2017
Intellectual Property • Resources
Artists Discuss Intellectual Property at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Artists and creative pr...
14 July 2017
Video Post • Walkers' Art Club
Students from the popular extracurricular Walkers’ Art Clubs recently showcased their work in an exhi...
13 July 2017
Tilting Axis • Conference Videos
Tilting Axis 3: Curating the Caribbean May 18-20, 2017 National Gallery of the Cayman Islands The National...
13 July 2017
Working at an Art Museum
Working at an Art Museum Blog Post by Work Experience Student Anna Silva When I speak to people about wan...
27 June 2017
Roadworks • Here's how to visit NGCI
Access to the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands With new road developments and the opening of the thr...
24 June 2017
NGCI Opens Summer Showcase!
The National Gallery’s summertime showcase examines the human body and identity The National Gallery of t...
8 June 2017
The Teignmouth Electron (19 years after Tacita Dean)
The Teignmouth Electron (19 years after Tacita Dean) Page from the book Teignmouth Electron, Tacita Dean, S...
5 June 2017
Art on the Road 2017
5 June 2017
Tilting Axis • Shifting the Discourse on Creative Practices in the Region
This story was originally printed in the Guyana Chronicle 3 June 2017. TILTING Axis, a traveling conferen...
5 June 2017
Art on the Road • Video
The National Gallery Takes Art on the Road! This year the National Gallery is celebrating its 20th annivers...
23 May 2017
The Business of Art
Thank you to everyone who joined us Sunday, 21 May 2017 for a full day of presentations and workshops that ...
12 May 2017
Jamaica Meets Scotland
Curating beyond the Exhibition: Reflecting on Three Weeks in Scotland Words by Nicole Smythe-Johnson articl...
9 May 2017
New Works by Simon Tatum
“Looking Back and Thinking Ahead” a New Art Exhibition by Simon Tatum The National Gallery of the Cayman Is...
3 May 2017
A Trip to Little
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands takes art on a stroll to Little Cayman. The National Gallery of ...
13 April 2017
An Egg-cellent Challenge!
The Strategy and Delight of Play Me Collections’ Magical Beans Despite the soft, playful colors and whimsic...
11 April 2017
The Big Art Auction 4
Leading Artists Raise Funds to Help Grow the National Art Collection The Big Art Auction 4 is the fourth bi...
7 April 2017
Joseph Betty Q&A
Art Haven Instructor Joseph Bettys’ Experience This week the NGCI Education Department had the pleasu...
31 March 2017
#20NatGalThings
Twenty Things to Do at the National Gallery The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) turns 20 this...
31 March 2017
The Art of Fashion Photography
The Alluring and Awe Inspiring – The Art of Fashion Photography by Patrick Remy The National Gallery ...
27 March 2017
A Plastic Ocean
The National Gallery Proudly Presents Award Winning Documentary Film, A Plastic Ocean. Special Film Screeni...
23 March 2017
NGCI Hits the Road
NGCI Educators and Curators have been hitting the pavement to bring art lessons to every primary school in ...
21 March 2017
Together We Stand
Al Ebanks Reveals New Public Art Sculptures You may have noticed two brand-new sculptures proudly stood on ...
23 February 2017
Walkers Art Club in Cayman Brac Welcomes Artist Gordon Solomon
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) will welcome local artist Gordon Solomon to teach two Wal...
15 February 2017
Get closer to exhibitions, the collection, & the artists
How Members Help It’s a fact – without member support the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGC...
27 January 2017
Temporary Road Access
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has a new temporary access road while work is being done ...
17 January 2017
Celebrating Maritime Culture
The National Gallery Celebrates Maritime Culture in The Cayman Islands The National Gallery of the Cayman I...
5 January 2017
A Year in Review
Thank you! It’s been an incredibly busy 2016. We’ve had over 17K visitors, 14 exhibitions, and ...
22 December 2016
Paul Stanley Performs in Aid of NGCI
Rock Icon Paul Stanley, frontman of the band KISS, will perform at The Mill Cayman in support of the Nation...
6 December 2016
Festive Cheer at the National Gallery!
Festive Cheer at the National Gallery’s Artisan Fair and Family Fun Day The National Gallery of the Cayman ...
2 November 2016
Nurturing a Love for the Arts
This week the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) caught up with Paige Jordison, recipient of the...
20 October 2016
New Art Publication
New National Gallery book offers an overview of Cayman Islands’ art The National Gallery of the Cayman Isla...
17 October 2016
The Essential Museum
Museums Conference Explores the Role of the Cultural and Heritage Sector in the Caribbean at the National G...
17 October 2016
Walkers Art Club Revs Up!
A New Term for Walkers Art Clubs at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands The National Gallery of the...
10 October 2016
5 Qs with Amanda Coulson
Amanda Coulson, Director of the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas has made it to the Cayman Islands for t...
7 October 2016
5 Qs with Debra Barnes-Tábora
We spoke with Debra Barnes-Tábora, Curation and Collection Manager at the Cayman Islands National Museum. D...
6 October 2016
5 Qs with Joanne Hyppolite
Today we spoke with Joanne Hyppolite, curator from the brand new Smithsonian National Museum of African Ame...
4 October 2016
5 Qs with Nicole Smythe-Johnson
We caught up with Nicole Smythe-Johnson a writer, researcher and independent curator, living in and working...
14 September 2016
The Art of Love
Cayman’s hottest new wedding venue is the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands The contemporary cultural ...
9 September 2016
Beyond the Brush
Blog post by: Romilly Miller, NGCI Summer Work Experience Student When people talk about working in the fie...
9 September 2016