The event, which is a collaboration between Imbali Center for Creative Movement and Head Made Factory, will feature the work of artists residing on both sides of the island.
Clara Reyes, founder and director of Imbali Center for Creative Movement explained that the event would begin at 4pm with a press conference open to all members of the press, where the details of the exhibition would be presented. The exhibit would then continue until 10pm with audience members being taken on guided tours of the different art pieces in each of the several rooms at the center.
"It is our intention to create a new artistic experience at the John Larmonie Center and to bring art showcases to a new level. In this vein artists have been given the opportunity to totally take over a space and use it to showcase his or her work," Reyes said.
According to Reyes the artists to be featured include Florence Poirier Nkpa (visual art), Albina Matuzko (contemporary clown), Peggy Oulerich (choreographer), Franch Fournes (painter), Bastien (painter), Lannig (video artist), Stephen Winkel (visual artist) and Reyes herself (choreographer).
Reyes said that the format of the exhibit would allow for a new kind of art experience, unlike any which had been presented on the island before.
"We plan to present a new dimension of artist and art exhibition on St. Maarten. It is our aim to feature artists in a variety of mediums and expressions, from video installations to photography installations to live visual art using dancers' bodies as canvas. We also explore modern contemporary dance improvisation and other formats," Reyes said.
Art lovers of all ages are encouraged to come out and indulge in this unique venture. Food art will also be presented by Florence Poirier Nkpa (who is also a co-founder of Head Made Factory) and there will be presentations by Klusha the clown (Albina Matuzko) and Peggy Oulerich (Modern contemporary dancer and choreographer).
Entrance cost $5 for adults and children under 18 years old can partake in the experience free of charge.