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Sister Islands' Story Board members and Gallery staff agreed that we needed to treat the Sister Islands with the same level of importance and dedication as we treat our operations and programming in Grand Cayman. We already had a dedicated volunteer in Cayman Brac, Simone Scott, therefore it was a natural progression to have Simone become a formal member of staff in 2007. This was to ensure our programming could blossom on all three islands. In the past year and a half, Simone holds many of her workshops, art camps and courses out of the Heritage House; including workshops for the elderly, traditional craft making courses and shown art films with an accompanying discussion. Also, the great outdoors offers an inspirational plug in for artistic expression with a few classes being held at parks, near the beaches and even at the highest point on the Bluff..
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Whenever possible, Gallery staff travel back and forth to offer support for art camps reeling in large numbers of children who are interested in the visual arts.Simone also curates inspiring exhibitions of participants work. Films are shown over in Little Cayman with the help of local artists and our friends at the National Trust.
For information on the Sister Islands' programming, contact Simone Scott at 949-5306 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SISTER ISLANDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEW! National Gallery Cayman Brac Anime Exhibit
Into Anime? Come out to this special exhibition by a budding 17 year old anime artist. This exhibition will jump start monthly Anime Movie nights.
Held at the Heritage House starting at 6:00pm.
February 8.
National Gallery Cayman Brac Anime Movie Night
On the second Monday of each month held at 6:00pm at the Heritage House. Admission is free. February 8. March 8
NGCI Little Cayman Art Lecture Series
On the first Monday of each month, an art lecture is held at 5:00pm at the National Trust Visitor Centre.
February 1. March 1.
NGCI Cayman Brac Art Lecture Series
On the last Saturday, of each month enjoy an art film or documentary video relating to the history of art. The Brac Art Lecture Series is held at the Cayman Brac Library at 7:00pm.
February 27. March 27.
NGCI Cayman Brac Adult Art Group
Each Saturday, the NGCI hosts an informal ‘meet and paint' adult group for artists, at beautiful locations around the island at no cost. Meetings are held at the Pond by Divi Tiara in October and the Pond by Brac Reef in November and December. All artists and visitors are welcome from 9:00am to 12noon.
January 9, 16, 23. February 6, 13, 20, 27. March 6, 20, 23, 27.
NGCI Elderly Artists Care House and Kirkconnell Community
Each Wednesday, the Brac's senior citizens meet to catch up with each other and do a bit of art. On the second and last Wednesday of each month the programme takes place at the Heritage House for any senior citizens who wish to learn or re-learn the art of thatching. Classes are from 10:30am to 12 noon. Materials and a light lunch are provided at no cost.
NGCI Traditional Arts Night Class
On the last Thursday of each month, everyone is invited to come out and learn the Caymanian Traditional Art of thatching at the Heritage House. Thatching begins at 7:00pm and best of all it's fun, easy and free!
January 28, February 25, March 25.
.Summer camp inspires young artists Children of all ages on Cayman Brac came together for a weekend of inspirational and educational art activities at the National Gallery Sister Islands Brac Art Camp on Saturday, 29th August. The camp held at the Brac Heritage House allowed students to experience activities which teach the use of various techniques in painting, drawing, printmaking and textile arts - all in an outdoor environment. Led by experienced art teacher, Jessica Wallace (the new Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Gallery) and assisted by National Gallery Sister Islands Officer, Simone Scott, students were able to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, as well as develop their own talents for self-expression. Each art station at the camp included a variety of projects designed to enhance student motivation and identified artists, movements, media and methods including value scales, pointillism, brush strokes, and portraiture. Ms. Wallace commented, "The kids were enthusiastic and eager to learn". She continued, "The people were welcoming and warm, it was a wonderful atmosphere for creating art". One of the main lessons was appreciation of culture and aesthetic awareness using techniques inspired by well known artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keefe, and Georges Seurat. The National Gallery provides all materials for its Sister Island's programming with the help of local sponsors and donors. For more information on National Gallery events and programming in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, contact Simone Scott Islands on 939-5306 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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