Archive for the 'Art' Category


First Aruban Art Biennale Encounter of Contemporary Caribbean Art starting in the fall

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

While a Biennale is a mega multi-facetted art exhibition which take place every two years, an encounter is a less formal format and may take place every year. The local Fundacion Encuentro Prome Bienal di Aruba, an initiative of award winning contemporary artist Alida Martinez and art collector Roly Sint Jago, was just recently set [...]


Art Rules Aruba Confirms Aruba Got Talent

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

The final showcase of Art Rules Aruba produced a tremendous three hour spectacle which took off with a fashion show, and an art exhibition and culminated with a large-scale theater production peppered with video and film, dance, and poetry.
Over 200 local teens participated in this year’s edition of Art Rules Aruba produced by Ira & [...]


Art Rule Aruba is Launched

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

This year’s edition of Art Rules Aruba, a summer program for teens initiated in 2010 by talented twins Ira-Sharay Kip and Ayra-Anandra Kip, got off the ground on Friday at a press conference and party with more than 200 participants in attendance.
Participants were welcomed on behalf of the Pancake Gallery Foundation – Ira & Ayra’s [...]


Proudly presented by RBC/RBTT bank, Art Rules Aruba 2011 introduces Painting as a new Discipline with International award winning Fine Arts Painter Amy Sherald.

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Being featured in the book “New American Paintings” Amy has recently been noted one of America’s most talented painters. Born in Columbus Georgia she earned a Bachelor’s of the Arts in painting in 1997. Amy went on to becoming an apprentice to her painting instructor at Spellman College in Atlanta, which leads to her participation [...]


Art Rules Aruba is Back!!

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Proudly presented by RBC/RBTT Bank, Aruba’s biggest Educational Arts Program Art Rules Aruba is back to introduce the number 1 opportunity for teens between 14 and 25 to develop their artistic talents and skills.
Art Rules Aruba made its debut in the summer of 2010, successfully launching what became the biggest educational Art program the youth of Aruba have ever experienced.
With 200 participants and 7 Art disciplines including Theater, Dance, [...]


Marisela is back in town

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Fans welcomed Marisela back to Aruba with open arms. The famed songstress left Aruba for Europe this summer and dedicated her time to the creative process of a CD with her own original materials. While the rough-cut is ready, she will return to the Netherlands after New Year to complete her mission, polish and mix [...]


Synergy between Jazz Music and Visual Arts

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

TAG 168, a local foundation for Aruban Artists, will again host an art exhibition during the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2010 putting paintings, sculptures, even poetry by local artists on display for the duration of the two-day happening.
The highlight of the exhibition will be a raffle,  finding a new home for the Cooperative Painting created [...]


Artful Cocktail Party Entertains European Writers

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

An artful cocktail party at the stylish home of painter, and fashion designer Eliza Lejuez entertained prestigious writers of European publications with Dagblad Metro, Dagblad de Pers and Avant Garde among them.
The dignitaries were invited to come to the island by Aruba’s Dutch Public Relations agency. Guests were joined here by Bas van den Nieuwenhuijzen, [...]


Synergy between Jazz Music and Visual Arts

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

TAG 168, a local foundation for Aruban Artists, will again host an art exhibition during the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2010 putting paintings, sculptures, even poetry by local artists on display for the duration of the two-day happening.
The highlight of the exhibition will be a raffle,  finding a new home for the Cooperative Painting created [...]


No hunger pangs at this festival!

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

No hunger pangs or growling stomachs at the 4th edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, because a terrific line-up of restaurants is offering its services. Casa Tua Restaurant has its fantastic pizzas on the menu, Wok Away will impress with its splendid sushi, while Papiamento Restaurant features the tastiest of local delicacies. Bingo is [...]