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Exhibitions

October 8 thru December 23, 2021

Dualidad Antillana: Cuba & Puerto Rico

These two Antilles were conquered by Spain in 1492 and 1493 by Christopher Columbus. They had similar histories and were participants of many of the same wars and struggles. Cubans and Puerto Ricans have similar roots: the native Indian Taino’s, Spaniards, Africans, and Europeans, with some Asian influences as well. They were both colonies of Spain for more than 400 years. Artists from both countries are influenced by their environment, their people, religions, political situation, spirituality, their roots, and cultural influences.

Wilfred Labiosa

August 12 thru September 18, 2021

Reflections on Emancipation and Post Colonial Society

The curatorial team challenged the artists to examine those issues and themes from their perspective. Then we encouraged, reviewed, and supported the amazing genius and creativity of these 17 artists. It is an exciting and eclectic array of creative energy on exhibit at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts this summer. It represents a collective reflection of where Barbadian society has been, where we are today, and where we want to go in the future.

Anderson Pilgrim

July 3 thru August 9, 2021

Claiming Spaces; The African Story of the Sugar Mill

Curated by Chalana Brown. The exhibition is a collection of photographs of sugar mills and former plantations and pays reverence to the many enslaved Africans that lived and worked on the many estates of St. Croix.

Chalana Brown

June 3 thru June 27, 2021

Pride thru Art 2021

LGBTQ artists have historically been invisible in the mainstream art world. This position has denied them the opportunity to display their unique perspective or to comment on themes and issues pertaining to gender identity and society in their art. The Pride Through Art Exhibit will allow LGBTQ artists and allies to showcase their talents in visual arts, sculpture, music, spoken word, and poetry.

Gene Rotter

April 10 thru May 24, 2021

New Blood 4; The Rebirth

The New Blood exhibition series is about breaking the divide and giving all artists a platform for their work to be celebrated and appreciated by the community. Featuring emerging and established artists from the Virgin Islands. As with any great venture, it is the work of many. New Blood 4 is a joint venture between CMCArts and Lucien Downes.

Lucien Downes

Feb 2 thru April 3, 2021

Portrait of the Virgin Islands

Portrait of St. Croix celebrates Virgin Islands History month. It is an ongoing exhibition dedicated to celebrating Virgin Islands History and Culture. The territory officially recognizes March as Virgin Islands History Month. Created in 2006 by former Senator Shawn-Michael Malone, March allows recognition to the territory's history and its history makers according to the current President of the Senate Kenneth L. Gittens (D).

Chalana Brown

October 2 2020 thru January 2, 2021

Anacaonas de Borinquen

Anacaona is defined as the Golden Flower but was also the name of a great Taino Indian war chieftess, sister of Chief Bojekio, and the wife of Chief Caonabo. She was the prettiest Taina woman of all the Caribbean and had 80 regional chiefs under her command in the region of Jaragua. Borinquen is the native Taino name for Puerto Rico while Boricua is the native Taino name for an individual living in Puerto Rico.

Wilfred Labiosa

December 8, 2019

Sea Walls St. Croix Mural Project

Sea Walls St Croix Artists for Oceans was brought to St. Croix by the PangeaSeed Foundation in partnership with

Clean Sweep Frederiksted to empower our community to create meaningful environmental change for our Oceans through ARTivism, education and science. The public artworks serve as educational tools and conversation-starters addressing marine environmental issues relevant to the local community. The goal is to ignite ownership for the sustainability of natural resources.

Tre Packard

Ongoing

Museum Collection

CMCArts Permanent Collection is made possible through generous donations by our Members and Artists. Our collection is very diverse and reflects many artists from or living in the Virgin Islands as well as from around the world.