Powerhouse Art and Music Festival Starts Thursday, Generates Funds for New Student Scholarship

For nearly two decades, the Water Island Music Festival has delivered incredible performances that kept the crowds coming back for more, and this year, a partnership between the Forum and Antilles School has made possible an exciting new layer to the event: a dynamic art show and gallery curated by recognized V.I. artists Lucien Downes and Amy Gibbs.

More than 30 artists across the islands are exhibiting, putting at least 100 pieces up for display in one of the biggest collaborative showings St. Thomas has seen in recent years. The gallery officially opens with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Prior Jollek Hall Courtyard at Antilles School – buy tickets here – and remains open through the Water Island Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, followed by a free showing on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 12-5 p.m.

For a full schedule of events, click here.

The idea to combine with the Water Island Music Festival was a “no brainer” for Forum Executive Director Nicole Parson, who was pitched the idea a few months ago by Antilles’ Director of Facilities Amy Gurlea.