The Ateliers 89 For Sale exhibition will officially open on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., bringing together contemporary artwork from local artists, invited participants, young creatives and senior groups.
Elvis Lopez of Ateliers’89 confirmed that “For Sale” will serve as the organization’s major summer exhibition.
The concept was created to give Ateliers’89 artists and invited participants an opportunity not only to exhibit their work, but also to offer pieces directly for sale.
The exhibition is supported by Fondo Cultural Region Caribense and CEDE Aruba.
CEDE Aruba’s “Let’s Act” program has also helped create opportunities for local artists and teachers to contribute educationally across different artistic disciplines.
Invited Artists Featured
The main exhibition halls will showcase contemporary work from several invited artists.
Glenda Heyliger will present drawings, three-dimensional works and installations.
King Lie-Kwie will exhibit his distinctive paintings, while Enrita Werleman will present work using the mosaic picassiette technique.
Miriam De L’Isle will also participate with her paintings.
Young Artists Join Botanical Exhibition
Artist and teacher Romelinda Maldonado will present the “Hardin Botanico” exhibition together with young participants from her children’s art program, The Beehive.
The participating young artists include Fae Werleman, Sophia Luidens, Zoë Jennylee Kelly, Alexa Sepulveda, Darsheleen Wever, Frangely Kock, Celine Tromp, Kyomi Stamper, Hila Toppenberg and Kaylee Wever.
Senior Art Groups Participate
The exhibition will also include work from Grupo Monarca, a senior group supported through CEDE Aruba’s Let’s Act program.
A second senior creative group, Mainta Creativo 60+, will also present artwork during the exhibition.
Participants from both groups will contribute a wide variety of styles and creative expressions.
Club di Artista Also Featured
Paintings created through the Club di Artista workshop will also be exhibited.
The workshop is guided by Elvis Lopez, who serves as artist, teacher, curator and director of Ateliers’89.
Artists participating through the workshop include Dinant Esschendal, Suzanne van Spall, Noemi Ruiz and Nuris Lampe.
Visitors can expect a broad selection of artwork and creative expression throughout the evening.
DJ Tech will provide entertainment during the opening, helping create a lively atmosphere for artists and members of the public.
The Ateliers 89 For Sale exhibition aims to strengthen Aruba’s arts community by giving creators a platform to show, sell and celebrate their work.
