Who we are at Ateliers ’89 Foundation Aruba.docx – Google Docs
CV AND WORKS BY ELVIS LOPEZ- Google Docs
ElVIS LOPEZ Director, Artist and Curator at the Ateliers ’89
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FRIENDS OF ATELIERS ’89 ARUBA
We are very thankful for the great and loyal help of our friends: Romelinda Maldonado, Milva López, Nuris Lampe, Cheryl Coronel, Berendina Buist, Suzanne van Spall, Adriano Nanof, Frans Pardo, Louwrens Duhen, Jet Schroot, King Lie-Kwie, and the members of the board who offer their relentless help.
Barrio Children saying thank you very much
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BOARD ATELIERS ’89 ARUBA
President, Michael Lopez, Lawyer
Secretary, Noraina Pietersz Lawyer
Treasurer, Gilbert Lopez Accountant
General members, Romelinda Maldonado, Nuris Lampe, Berendina Buist, Suzanne van Spall.
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Financial supervision
Gilbert Lopez
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With many thanks to the Government of Aruba, Setar, AHATA, UNOCA Aruba, Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied, La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino Aruba, H&H fine wine and spirits, Costa Linda, TH Palm and all the sponsors that offer us their generous support.
A ’89 * Miu Miu
ATELIERS ’89 PUNTO DI BEYAS ARTES ARUBA FOUNDATION
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Ateliers ’89 Punto di Beyas Artes Aruba is an active non-profit organization set up with the purpose of introducing Arubans and especially Aruban youth to Contemporary Art!
Giving the hood a new live
We are able to do this by means of a wide range of projects and activities. Our most prolific means is by organizing educational workshops presented and instructed by highly qualified mentors. Our workshops engage the many elements of Contemporary Art and a workshop usually takes place over a four week period. Each of our completed workshops, are then presented either as an exhibition or as a closing event and are always open to the public.
The young at heart having a great time
ARTE DEN BARRIO AND TEATRO DEN BARRIO PROJECT
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Ateliers ’89, is also very proud of her involvement in our Arte den Barrio and Teatro den Barrio project. Taking Contemporary Art to the less fortunate children in outlaying rural areas of Aruba. This is a wonderful educational experience for these children and we work closely with them and youth workers, parents and guidance at their locale. Each workshop ends with an exhibition to involve the participants, guidance, the local public towards a better involvement and understanding with their local community.
Barrio Children painting and exhibiting
RESIDENCY PROGRAM ‘CARIBBEAN LINKED’
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Ateliers ’89, is also actively involved in the truly inspiring Caribbean Arts Initiative, ‘Caribbean Linked’ and as the name suggests, this initiative links the Caribbean and it’s very talented artists. It is a crucial space for building awareness across disparate creative communities by bringing together emerging artists from Anglophobe, Francophone, Hispanic And Dutch Caribbean Antillean Caribbean islands. Importantly this initiative facilitates an exchange program. Artists from around the Caribbean can now come to Aruba to participate in exhibitions. This opportunity affords them the chance for personal growth, to develop their talent, to display their work while giving them much needed experience and exposure. For the local artists and the people of Aruba, having the opportunity to be involved in this exchange of talent and cultural diversity, is truly a priceless experience.
Artists presenting Black Box
TWO GOALS
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Ateliers ’89’s primary objective is to strive to achieve two goals! Firstly, we want to introduce our children to Contemporary Art and exposing them to a diverse range of techniques we are allowing them to ask an important question, would I like to pursue a career in the Arts? Secondly, we strongly believe that social cohesion can be achieved through art. Art successfully crosses the young and old, rich and poor divides.
Fully attended exhibition halls
