2013 EVENT CALENDAR
Oct 1st -8th
Drawing Exhibition National Gallery (FREE) A selection of drawings by local high school students, showing the range of talent among young artists Wed. Oct 2nd 7-11pm Open Canvas Karoo, Camana Bay Join local artist in a social setting Thurs. 3rd Oct. 12.30pm (Lunchtime screening) Episode 1: The Line of Enquiry - The Secret of Drawing National Gallery Auditorium (FREE) A series of fascinated BBC documentaries about how drawing has shaped our lives. Saturday, Oct. 5th - 2-5pm Home Grown Book Fair Books & Books Weds 8th October - 12.30pm (Lunch-time Screening) Episode 2: Storylines – The Secret of Drawing National Gallery Auditorium (FREE) Wed. Oct 8th 7-11pm Open Canvas Karoo, Camana Bay Join local artist in a social setting Sat. Oct. 12th - 11:00am - 12:00am Story Art - Celebrity Come Draw with Me Featuring live storytelling by Lady Rabia from her hilarious children's book Hurricane Comin' Kids will learn tips & tricks for cartooning the wacky duo, Kaa Kaa & Tokyo Books & Books Sat. Oct 12th - 4-6pm Flash Sketch Mob Beaches, Grand Harbour Wed. Oct. 16th - 7:30-8:30pm Floetry - Poetry Slam Draw Books & Books Wed. Oct 16th 7-11pm Open Canvas Karoo, Camana Bay Join local artist in a social setting Thurs 17th October - 12.30pm (Lunchtime Screening) Episode 3: All in the Mind – The Secret of Drawing National Gallery Auditorium (FREE) BIG DRAW DAY CAMANA BAY Sat. Oct. 19th - 3pm - 6pm Tuesday, 22nd Oct 6-8pm Panel Discussion - The Future of Drawing National Gallery Auditorium (Free) Come along to hear the thoughts of popular, local artists on the future of drawing and join the debate about the future of drawing as a profession. Wed. Oct 23rd 7-11pm Open Canvas Karoo, Camana Bay Join local artist in a social setting Thurs 24th October - 12.30pm (Lunchtime Screening) Episode 4: Drawing by Design – The Secret of Drawing National Gallery Auditorium (FREE) Saturday, Oct. 26th 9am – 4pm National GalleryThe Big Draw Family Fun Day (FREE) A day of fun drawing activities and a chance to learn new skills at the National Gallery Workshops: Family Fun Workshop - 9:00am to 10.15am A drop in session for children and families Sign up on the day workshops (limited places) Cartooning workshop by Lady Rabia - +10 & young adults - 11am -12pm 12.30pm – 1.30pm - TBA Dinah Green Pen & Ink, Pattern & Design - 2:00pm -3:00pm - Screenings: The Secret of Drawing documentaries - 9am-1.30pm Spirited Away 2pm -4 pm Competition - throughout the day, children will take inspiration from the current gallery exhibition, Our Story of Art, to create their own personal Cayman flag. Judging and prizes at 2pm Drawing Stations-10:00a-4:00p Throughout the day children and adults can try out a range of drawing techniques and activities including: o Draw a Labyrinth o Learn simple Shading Techniques o Drawing Manga Images and characters from “Spirited Away” Art Café - 4pm A selection of sweets and savories will be available to purchase throughout the day. *FOR EDUCATORS* COMIC BOOK Literacy - Award-Winning Documentary UCCI Nov. 4th, 6-8pm |
COMIC BOOK LITERACYAward-winning documentary film about comics in the classroom & beyond - trailer below |
2012 EVENT CALENDAR
Monday Oct. 1st-10th
DRAWING Art Exhibition – National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 6pm
Tuesday, Oct. 9th
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Drawing in the 21st Century – National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
Open Canvas at Karoo, 7:00pm - til
Friday, Oct 12th
Drink & Draw, XQ's, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday, Oct. 15th
How to Create a Single Panel Cartoon – National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 4:30-6:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 17th
Open Canvas at Karoo, 7:00pm - til
Floetry -Slam Drawn, Books & Books, 7:30-8:30pm
Saturday Oct. 20th - NATIONAL GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
Family Drawing Hour - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 9am-10am
Cartooning for Kids Workshop - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 10am-11am
Shading Workshop - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 10am -12pm
Drawing Workshop - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 11am-12pm
Draw Off Competition & Lunch, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 12pm-1pm
Manga Workshop, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 3pm-4pm
Monday, Oct. 22th
Create Your Own Comic Strip – Cayman Islands Medical School, 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Open Canvas at Karoo, 7:00pm - til
Saturday, Oct. 27th
Picture Poems, Books & Books, 10:30am
All Drawn Out, Spooktacular, Camana Bay 7:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 2nd
Draw Off, Camana Bay 3:00pm - 7:00pm
DRAWING Art Exhibition – National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 6pm
Tuesday, Oct. 9th
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Drawing in the 21st Century – National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
Open Canvas at Karoo, 7:00pm - til
Friday, Oct 12th
Drink & Draw, XQ's, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday, Oct. 15th
How to Create a Single Panel Cartoon – National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 4:30-6:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 17th
Open Canvas at Karoo, 7:00pm - til
Floetry -Slam Drawn, Books & Books, 7:30-8:30pm
Saturday Oct. 20th - NATIONAL GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
Family Drawing Hour - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 9am-10am
Cartooning for Kids Workshop - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 10am-11am
Shading Workshop - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 10am -12pm
Drawing Workshop - National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 11am-12pm
Draw Off Competition & Lunch, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 12pm-1pm
Manga Workshop, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, 3pm-4pm
Monday, Oct. 22th
Create Your Own Comic Strip – Cayman Islands Medical School, 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Open Canvas at Karoo, 7:00pm - til
Saturday, Oct. 27th
Picture Poems, Books & Books, 10:30am
All Drawn Out, Spooktacular, Camana Bay 7:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 2nd
Draw Off, Camana Bay 3:00pm - 7:00pm