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Thursday 23 November 2017

Dive into Art this Weekend!

NICOLAS - Inspiration, motivation, colors, they participate on their own initiative and
culture and mingling with the locals. It costs just because they do not want to
sounds like the perfect vacation day out- miss it.” Come and enjoy this art weekend
side the bubble of what you know already. and experience the more than 100 art-
Something else, something different and ists &artisans, 15 muralists, over 60 perfor-
something dazzling. You may not miss it: mance artists, live paintings, cars, tattoo’s
Aruba Art Fair is on this weekend! and many more!
The kick-off took place yesterday evening Aruba Art Fair’s Facebook page explains
with an amazing program whereas Fash- the vision of this initiative: ‘to make Aruba
ion connects with Art. The Fashion Meets culturally and economically richer; a vi-
Art show was the stage for a show with brant, diverse, inclusive paradise where
three local designers and two internation- affluent people want to visit in order to
al designers. Local Art Centre Cosecha look for culture, heritage and fine arts.
showcased a variety of accessories and They recognize the positive effect and
for sure this was a boost to both fashion the creative activity that it has on Affluent
lovers as well as creative minds. Tourism. Culture makes places distinctive,
What to expect this weekend? Well, the engendering pride in the local communi-
muralists are working hard on their impres- ty. It also makes a practical contribution in
sive mural paintings as the town of San terms of sustainability, encouraging learn-
Nicolas is painted in multicolor creating ing and inspiring people to adopt creative
talking walls and lively streets. It is inspiring and active lifestyles. Through culture com-
to take a walk in the streets and admire munities we are able to engage young
the walled art while enjoying the towns people in constructive activity and attract
charm also. people and businesses essential for a pros-
Joasy-Ann van der Biest is one of the or- perous local economy.’
ganizers of Aruba Art Fair and she explains Well said Aruba Art Fair, if this made you
that there are more than 120 artists and ar- curious, hop into your car and hit into the
tisans participating in this creative event. direction of San Nicolas. Friday through
“Only 20 of them are international, and Sunday from 6 to 11 pm, enjoy!q