The association while still in its infancy has already started on collaborations with the Dutch side based Imbali Center for Creative Movement. Clara Reyes, founder and director of Imbali Center for Creative Movement said that this new association would be an asset to the art community on the island, because it hopes to create new venues for exchange both across the island and with international artists in an artist in residence format.
Reyes explained that the association's launch will take place on the first floor of the West Indies Mall in Marigot. She said that the launching will feature art from across genres including performing and visual forms. New choreography by Peggy Oulerich, in collaboration with Reyes, will also be exhibited alongside paintings and art pieces by a range of local artists. The highlight of the evening though will be a lecture by Nkpa on "What is Contemporary Art". This lecture will be followed by an open discussion with those in attendance.
Reyes said that cost of the event was 45€/59$ per person or 82€/110$ per couple. Reservations should be made by calling 06.94.43.36.35 or 06.90.47.89.77. This price includes a buffet dinner and drinks. Reyes said that she is encouraging the general public from across both sides of the island to come out and support this new association as it seeks to develop itself for the betterment of arts on our island.
