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20 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta Diaranson, 13 September 2023
The 6th edition of the Aruba
Art Fair presented by A.T.A.
THE Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) Spain. Local talents, including Elisa uous cultural immersion for anyone
is delighted to extend its unwavering Lejuez Peters, Elvis Tromp, Omaira who traverses the area. Each person
support to the Aruba Art Fair as it Silva, Paul Wong, and Robert Solognier, who captures these artworks through
marks its remarkable 6th edition. This seized the opportunity to exhibit their photographs and shares them on
event stands as a testament to the creations, contributing significantly to social media platforms contributes to
island’s vibrant art scene, creative the event’s resounding success. the ongoing inspiration for others to
spirit, and cultural richness, all of explore Aruba, with a special emphasis
which converged in the bustling streets A.T.A. recognizes the profound signif- on the vibrant San Nicolas region. In
of San Nicolas for three unforgettable icance of promoting art and culture doing so, they help to portray the island
days. and cherishes its enduring partnership as a destination that reveres and cele-
with the Aruba Art Fair. What began brates art and culture.
Once again, the Aruba Art Fair brought as a modest and organic initiative in
awe-inspiring mural artworks to life on 2017 has steadily grown, transforming A.T.A. extends its warmest congratula-
the walls of San Nicolas, showcasing San Nicolas into the Caribbean’s Art tions to the dedicated organizers, the
the talents of renowned artists from Capital—a magnetic attraction for both incredibly talented artists, the selfless
diverse corners of the world alongside Aruban residents and visitors alike. volunteers, and the enthusiastic visitors
gifted local artists. The roster of partic- who collectively shaped the 6th edition
ipating artists was illustrious, featuring The impact of an event like the Aruba of the Aruba Art Fair into a resounding
names like Adry del Rocio from Mexico, Art Fair reverberates far beyond its triumph. The Aruba Tourism Authority
Chemis from the Czech Republic, Fio weekend schedule. The striking murals, remains steadfast in its commitment to
Silva from Argentina, Mr Dheo and splashed across the cityscape, remain supporting initiatives that foster and
Odeith from Portugal, Faunagraphic visible and accessible throughout enrich the artistic and cultural land-
from England, and Bubblegum from the entire year, offering a contin- scape of this beautiful island.
