Art at Governors 2009

On January 31st over 100 artists, crafts people and designers will be demonstrating their talents at this year’s Art@Governors event, the islands’ premier art event held each year on the lawn of Government House. Co-hosts His Excellency the Governor Mr. Stuart Jack and Mrs Jack, and the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, along with annual sponsor Walkers, invite everyone to attend this year’s event and participate in the theme “Making a difference”.

In the years since its inauguration in 2000, Art@Governors has become the only festival of its kind in Cayman to display such a diverse number of visual art forms from paintings, ceramics, sculpture and leatherwork to thatch work, body paintings, jewellery, quilts, photography and handicrafts. Visitors have a chance to meet seasoned and emerging artists one on one, to query their art processes and to participate in creating a work of art themselves. The event also gives visitors the opportunity to view the differences and similarities between the traditional heritage craft and the contemporary arts of the islands, and the ways in which one has inspired the other. Highlighted artists this year included Shane Arquart who is best known for his “Dready” character and “Jonty” Iddekinge, a street artist who working with the National Gallery’s Community Mural Programme.

Other annual highlights include traditional craft displays; catboat rides from the Cayman Catboat Club; cultural booths; demonstrations by the Cayman Islands Cadet Corp, the National Gallery, CNCF, Cayman Islands National Museum, Cayman Traditional Arts and other non-profit organizations; art tours; music by local bands and One World Entertainment; dance performances; and afternoon tea.

New to this years event is the special “Art Creation Station” for children offering a variety of ‘green’ arts and craft activities based on making a difference to your environment. This year you can also take part in a mini documentary by sharing how you make a difference today’s society; paint a public art mural at part of the National Gallery’s Community Mural Programme; or create crafts in the Walkers’ Children of the Arts tent.

Join His Excellency Governor Stuart Jack and his wife Mariko, the National Gallery and Walkers for an afternoon of artistic stimulation of all kinds on Saturday 31st January from 1pm to 5pm. The event is entirely free and all are welcome to attend.

Please visit http://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/ for more information about The National Gallery.

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