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A seventh generation Caymanian, Jeán-eric Smith, has been a long supporter for the development of the Cayman Craft Market. Having a tremendous passion for his Caymanian heritage and for local artists’ talent, he has been an advocate for artisans to have a home that provides them with a greater opportunity to sell their wares in a craft market style venue. The Cayman Craft Market had its first home at the Old Almond Tree location in 2002, soon thereafter it moved to The Quincentennial Park in central George Town. On May 11, 2005 Mr. Smith’s dreams were realized when the Cayman Craft Market was dedicated by the then Minister of Tourism, and officially opened for business on September 23, at its current site on the waterfront. The Cayman Craft Market is now a Government own project and is managed by the Tourism Attraction Board and Mr. Smith is the site manager. He is the founder and Managing Director of Youngblood Productions, a local productions company. A local musician and recording artist since the tender age of 11, Mr. Smith is also currently Vice President of the Cayman Music and Entertainment Association and is renown across the Caribbean as a singer.
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