Local artists on show at annual event

(CNS): Organisers of this year’s Art@Governors are calling on local artists who have not already signed up to join in the popular event to display their work. Meanwhile, the governor is extending an invitation to the public to Government House on Saturday, 2nd February where the exhibition is held on the lawn and across in Governor’s square. Over 100 artists are expected to contribute to the event which this year is themed, “Forging a Creative Future”. The National Gallery will feature information about creative careers and highlight several Caymanians working in the creative industries.

Visitors to Art@Governors 2013 will be treated to a diverse number of visual art forms from paintings, ceramics, sculpture and leatherwork to thatch work, body paintings, jewellery, quilts, photography and handicrafts,” gallery officials said. There will be a chance to meet artists one on one, to query their art processes, and to participate in creating a work of art themselves. The event also provides 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.

Both seasoned and emerging artists will be exhibiting their work either on the non-commercial Governor’s House, or across the road at Governors Square which will be hosting sales once again.

Art demonstrations, displays and activities can be enjoyed on both sites. All the favourites are back – The NGCI’s Arts Creation Station, the Walkers Art Club Tent, the popular Schools displays, The Governor’s Cup, Catboat rides, face painting, storytelling, the Cayman Airways ‘Cayman Brac’ tent, entertainment by OneWorld Entertainment and the Non-Profit Corridor, and much more.

Artists interested in registering for this event can log on to our website www.nationalgallery.org.ky (events page) to download the application form, call or email Ivanna at 945-8111 or assistant@nationalgallery.org.ky before Friday 25th January.