Promoting the Caribbean's Rich Cultural and Artistic Heritage

CMCArts (The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994, dedicated to providing transformational experiences through art and creativity for the youth and community of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. We welcome artists from near and far with Caribbean roots and from around the world to expand, diversify, and enrich the cultural landscape of our St. Croix community. We seek teaching-focused fine artists of all disciplines who are passionate about working with youth and teens through in-school workshops, after-school programs, and summer series. Artists-in-residence become an active part of arts education in the community, sharing their practice while inspiring creative exploration, skill-building, and cultural exchange. Artists are provided dedicated time and space in the historic town of Frederiksted, St. Croix, including a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment with a living and working space and full kitchen situated at the museum. During their stay, artists serve as ambassadors of CMCArts by leading community engagement activities, including workshops, school-based programming, and artist talks for up to 15 hours per week. The CMCArts Education Team provides support, coordination, and guidance throughout the residency, including scheduling and facilitating all community partnerships. Residency programming is designed to support sustained engagement with students. In-school workshop series typically involve 2–4 visits with the same classroom of students, allowing for deeper learning and relationship-building over time. Artists will also work across multiple schools and grade levels each week, serving students from kindergarten through high school, with applicants encouraged to clearly specify their preferred age groups when applying. CMCArts values artists who bring their lived experience, cultural knowledge, and creative practice into meaningful dialogue with our diverse Virgin Islands community. We welcome global creatives and celebrate the many cultural traditions represented in the Caribbean, fostering exchange, education, and artistic growth. To be considered for the CMCArts Artist-in-Residence Program, all applicants must complete the application form by August 31 for a residency the following year. Selected artists will be determined based on application review, interview process, and available space, with notifications sent by October 31st.