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Continued from Page 13 subject of workplace ha-
Besides the smartphone rassment. But the minister
app the audience was in- of Education, Science and
structed about the role of Sustainable Development,
the confidential advisor/ Armando Lampe, cleared
counsellor and in which his agenda for AWH and
way they can be a valu- they talked about the
able contribution to orga- need of creating aware-
nizations who are willing to ness about this topic and to
address unwanted behav- empower people to stand-
ior. The training for the con- and speak-up about work-
fidential advisor followed place harassment. Tackling
later that week on Thursday a problem like this has to
and Friday, and it was very be carried by the commu-
successful. “We had a very nity, we need to educate,
inspiring group and it was inform and instruct on how
an eye opener for the most to define, recognize and
of them”, Bosman said. prevent our workplaces
“It was great to see them and schools from harass-
leave with so many new ment in an active manner.
insights and a lot of inspira- The minister mentioned the
tion to make some change importance to combine
in their work environment.” the strengths of the Aru-
ban business and govern-
Besides organizations, AWH ment into an informative
has also visited the govern- empowerment campaign.
ment of Aruba, unfortu- That’s why Bosman will re-
nately the labor inspection turn multiple times a year
and the Minister of Social to keep addressing work- den State Conference in she walked from NYC to
Affairs and Labor Affairs, place harassment again Atlantic City, New Jersey Bosman is still looking for a Washington DC, perhaps
Mr. Glenbert F. Croes, can- and again. In October she and in November for SHRM new challenge to create this time she can swim from
celled their appointment will also present her work- HR Martin County in Stuart, awareness for sexual ha- Aruba to Curacao (lol). q
with AWH to discuss the shop during the SHRM Gar- Florida. rassment, last December

ARUBA ART FAIR

street art. The Aruba Art fair works by established artists 15 muralist, art was brought
consists of different ele- and rising stars. They hold to the dead streets of San
ments such as a Culinary many events throughout Nicolas. Everyone loved
Art Competition, Building the year, but only 1 Aruba the relaxed atmosphere
Take Overs (Visual Art), Art Art Fair. Each day of the in which they were free to
TV Program, Art Magazine, 3-day event is filled with take their time browsing
School Art Contest, Sculp- a creative plate of artist, the work. What remains
ture Making and the 3-Day performances, innovative constant is the emphasis
Art Fair in San Nicolas. talks and tours, hands-on on accessibility, education
workshops, kid’s activities, and innovation, to ensure a
The 3-day fair in San Nico- live music and irresistible fun day out surrounded by
las is where local and inter- restaurants and bars; mak- great art is had by all!”
national artists perform live ing them an ideal day out
art and display their mas- with family and friends. It’s Looking for young Artists
terpieces. The fair is com- no wonder that since their Celebrating its 3rd year,
bined with other forms of beginning in 2016, over the Aruba Art Fair gives the
art such as music, dance 20,000 people have visited young artists an opportunity
and other creative forms of Aruba Art Fair, taking home to shine at the fair. Bringing
expression. pieces of artwork to loving together young up-and-
new homes. coming artists between the
The very first edition of the ages of 8 and 17, the Youth
Aruba Art Fair launched OSCAR “TITO” BOLIVAR- Art Fair showcases their tal-
in Aruba’s San Nicolas in FOUNDER & ORGANIZER ent while allowing them
September 2016. 10,000+ Oscar “Tito” Bolivar- Found- to display, discuss and sell
art lovers visited the fair er and Organizer their artwork.
to browse and buy 100s “It all started back in 2015
of original contemporary after a visit to Bogota, Co- Works include everything
paintings, sculptures, pho- lombia. After seeing how from painting to wood
tographs and prints in a dif- art was everywhere on working and jewelry. This
ferent and friendly environ- the streets and connect- art fair component is an
ment. In 2018 they will now ing people, I went back to excellent opportunity for
welcome over 10,000 art Aruba and the concept of youth artists to showcase
enthusiasts to their art fair, the Aruba Art Fair was born. their work and experience
where they can find a mix an art fair alongside experi-
of local, national and in- In 2016 we started Artisa ence artists. More informa-
ternational artists and gal- showcasing works from a tion on how to be part of it
SAN NICOLAAS — Aruba val where international art- leries showcasing a wide pool of over 150 relatively you will find on their website
Art Fair is a yearly art festi- ists and local artists create array of affordable art- unknown artists. And with www.arubaartfair.com. q