Cayman Art Week returns for its fifth edition from 20-25 May 2025, featuring over 40 events including pop-up exhibitions, studio visits, and extended gallery hours across all three Cayman Islands. New additions this year include the CAW Little Cayman Bike Around and CAW East curated bus tours. The National Gallery is hosting three distinct exhibitions: 'TimeBack' with archival photographs, 'Evolutions: Continuity & Change in Caymanian Art', and 'From the Mind's Eye' exploring dreams and the subconscious. The event was founded in 2021 to stimulate the commercial art market and support artists post-COVID-19.
The event matters because it has become a key platform for Caymanian artists and the local creative economy, helping sustain careers in the arts. By expanding programming to the Sister Islands and introducing new tours, Cayman Art Week is broadening access to art across the islands, fostering community engagement, and strengthening the region's cultural tourism. The involvement of the National Gallery and partnerships with local media and foundations underscore the growing institutional support for Cayman's visual arts scene.