“Heritage Register Reimagined: CAYman Built” Opens at Eldemire House for Cayman Art Week 2026 on Tuesday May 26

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands, Brac District Committee, in collaboration with the Cayman Brac Artists Meet Up group, is proud to present “Heritage Register Reimagined:

CAYman Built”; opening reception, art exhibit, and silent auction. Taking place on Tuesday May 26th 2026, at the historic Eldemire House on Cayman Brac.

This unique exhibition showcases a year-long artistic exploration of homes and places listed on the National Trust’s Heritage Register. The Artists Meet Up group is a programme of Cayman Brac Culture and Heritage a non profit organization (formally registered as Brac Heritage Autumn Festival). Local artists meet on Saturdays and since May last year at locations to interpret these culturally significant sites through a variety of styles, highlighting the islands’ architectural and historical richness. Which included two days of island hopping art adventures over on Little Cayman.

A special feature of the evening will be a silent auction of digital artwork prints, with 75 percent of proceeds benefiting the National Trust’s Cayman Brac Heritage Fund.

The auction will spotlight two artists:

Isaac Cook, a 12-year-old emerging talent whose work recently earned awards at the 2026 Brac Agriculture Show, will present 8 pieces with bidding starting at $50 KYD.

Simone Scott, a well-known professional artist, and organizer of the Cayman Brac Artists Meet Up, will offer a selection of digital works with starting bids at $200 KYD.

“This exhibition is a fantastic celebration of both our heritage and our creative CYB community,” said Josh Baker, a representative of the National Trust. “It is especially meaningful to see artists of different generations contributing to the preservation of Cayman Brac’s cultural identity, something which is so incredibly important to preserve.”

The event is open to the public and welcomes residents and visitors alike to experience an evening of art, history, and fun community engagement.

Event Details:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 4pm to 6:30pm

National Trust Eldemire House

#8 Creek Road, Cayman Brac

Exhibit will be open during rest of week except Sunday from 10am to 6:30pm. Winning auction bidders will be announced at the end of opening night and they can collect artworks after Cayman Art Week 2026 is finished.

For more information, please contact:

Simone Scott

Phone: 9177718

Email: simone@caymanbracculturalheritage.org

Website: www.caymanbracculturalheritage.org