With over one hundred different nationalities residing on our tiny island, a cultural pressure cooker has been created. The amazing aspect of St. Maarten - St-Martin is the fact that this mix does not result in ethnic friction, but in a truly cosmopolitan society with a vibrant art scene.
Many established painters have their studios on the island, and several are open to the public.

Sint Maarten Art Galleries

The Art Box Gallery recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Cole Bay location on Welfare Road across from the Simpson Bay Yacht Club. Owner Zdenka Kiric is a long time island resident and...

Out in the wilds of Terres Basses on a rambling property, the temptation is to sit and marvel at nature - but that’s just me, a journalist visiting from the hustle and bustle of Simpson Bay. The...