Tag: Heritage Arts programme
Young artists on display at hotel gallery
(CNS Local Life): Year six students from government schools across Grand Cayman are exhibiting their artwork created through the Heritage Arts programme, which is part of the curriculum and run by Cayman Traditional Arts (CTA). On display at The Gallery at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman through 15 August, are paintings that CTA director Chris Christian […]
School arts programme draws to a close
(CNS): The Heritage Arts programme finished for the school year with more than 400 certificates handed out to students across the Cayman Islands who completed the course, with 15 participants earning trophies for outstanding effort. Every month, 447 students in government schools attended the Caymanian arts-and-heritage programme, which offers specialised, hands-on teaching. In addition, community-service […]
Young artists exhibit work at hotel gallery
(CNS): An art exhibition showcasing the talents of youngsters is opening Friday, 3 June, with a reception at The Gallery at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman from 6pm-8pm. Year-six students from Government schools all over Cayman created the artwork through their participation in the Heritage Arts programme, which is embedded in the curriculum. Instructors from programme […]
Caymanian heritage kept alive in schools
(CNS): The Heritage Arts programme has begun its fourth year as part of the curriculum in Government schools, reaching more students than ever with its comprehensive syllabus that includes Caymanian art, history, culture and cuisine. Young people are able to obtain a broad understanding of Caymanian culture, art and heritage through weekly interaction with local […]
Programme brings local culture to students
(CNS): First installed within the general school curriculum almost two years ago, the Heritage Arts programme is now reaching more young people than ever before, thanks to the efforts of organisers Cayman Traditional Arts and government support.
Youngsters enjoy a day of Caymanian culture
(CNS): Summer holiday started in June for a group of lucky youngsters, when they got the chance to soak up lots of Caymanian traditions and fun activities, and create local sweets, at a special Heritage Arts programme camp day.
