St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

The St Maarten Jubilee Library celebrates 100th anniversary in capital Philipsburg

November 15, 2023

THE DAILY HERALD: ST MAARTEN LIBRARY TO HOST GALA FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Jubilee Library announced on Friday that it will be hosting a gala at Aleeze Convention Center on November 24 to celebrate its 100th anniversary.   Described as a “grand celebration”, the gala will begin with

Countdown flyer till St Maarten's day

November 10, 2023

BE READY TO CELEBRATE ST MAARTEN’S DAY!

  The countdown is almost over as we’re gearing up to celebrate St. Maarten’s Day! Come watch an exciting national cultural parade tomorrow, Saturday, November 11th, starting at 2:00 PM. Can’t make it in person? No worries! There is a

Isthmus in between Fort Amsterdam and Philipsburg with Divi Little Bay Resort in the middle

November 7, 2023

THE DAILY HERALD: ST MAARTEN’S $1.2 MILLION UNDERWATER MUSEUM IN LITTLE BAY OPENS ON DECEMBER 15

  Dive into the breathtaking depths of Little Bay, St. Maarten, and experience The Spirit of SXM Sculpture Park, an extraordinary underwater gallery set to dazzle visitors. The project, developed by UK-based company Deep Blue Sea with a $1.2 million

Festival des Oiseaux Migrateurs, Bird Festival, French Quarters, St Martin, Amuseum Naturalis, Les Fruits De mer, Old House St Martin, Nature St Maarten

October 20, 2023

FAXINFO: NICE RETURN FROM THE MIGRATORY BIRD FESTIVAL SAINT MARTIN

Last Saturday, the Les Fruits de mer association welcomed the general public to its open-air museum in Quartier d’Orléans for a new edition of the festival dedicated to migratory birds. Games, observation, distribution of books, young and old alike were

Zillah Duzon Hazel standing in front of her own painted mural in Philipsburg St Maarten, Art St Maarten, Mural Walk Philipsburg

October 19, 2023

ZILLAH DUZON HAZEL PAINTS MURAL FOR KOOYMAN PAINT CAMPAIGN

  Kooyman is excited to announce the launch of their annual Paint Campaign. This year the theme is celebrating the “Colors of the Caribbean”. The campaign is a multi-island, multicultural, multi-artist initiative with the goal of celebrating our collective culture,

St Maarten / St Martin Carnival 2024 schedule, Sint Maarten Carnival, Philipsburg

October 18, 2023

GET READY FOR ST. MAARTEN CARNIVAL 2024!

The new St. Maarten Carnival 2024 schedule is out! Enjoy an exciting lineup of events:     Saturday March 16 – CAUSEWAY JUMP-UP Friday March 22 – “FETE TO FITNESS” AROUND TOWN JUMP UP Saturday March 23 – NAGICO SENIOR

Christmas

October 18, 2023

FAXINFO: REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR THE SAINT MARTIN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS COMPETITION

  The 2023 Christmas decorations competition in Saint-Martin invites residents to brighten the island with festive displays.   The Tourist Office encourages embracing this local tradition to foster community spirit and enhance the tourist appeal during the holiday season. The

Les Fruits de Mer, Saint Martin Nature, Soualikids, Amuseum Naturalis

October 16, 2023

LAUNCH AND FREE GIVEAWAY OF TWO NEW BOOKS THIS SATURDAY AT AMUSEUM NATURALIS!

  French Quarter, St. Martin – The public is invited to celebrate the launch of Soualikids, a new children’s book series produced by the Les Fruits de Mer association! The free launch event will take place from 9am to noon

Faces of St Martin, Marigot, Photo contest

October 6, 2023

FAXINFO: GET READY FOR THE 6TH EDITION OF FACES OF SAINT MARTIN / SINT MAARTEN!

  The famous Community photography contest in Saint-Martin, inspired by French artist JR’s “Inside Out” project, focuses on family photos this year. Organized by the Department of Cultural Action, it’s open to photographers amateur or professional, over 18, living in

A view from Pic Paradis, highest mountaintop on St Maarten / St Martin

October 5, 2023

THE DAILY HERALD: ST MAARTEN AND RCE MAKE HISTORY BY LISTING MARITIME HERITAGE SITES ON MASS DATABASE

  The Dutch cultural heritage organization RCE and St. Maarten Archaeological Center SIMARC have partnered to list three local sites on the Dutch maritime heritage database MaSS. These sites were chosen for their unique connection between maritime and cultural aspects