ART RAP Foundation
ART RAP Foundation is a cultural and arts organization based in San Nicolas, Aruba, currently operating from ZEER TROPISCH Art House at Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 67, across from Charlie’s Bar. Founded in 2008, the foundation works to increase the visibility of creativity from the Dutch Caribbean and connect artists with audiences and buyers. […]
About this place
ART RAP Foundation is a cultural and arts organization based in San Nicolas, Aruba, currently operating from ZEER TROPISCH Art House at Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 67, across from Charlie’s Bar. Founded in 2008, the foundation works to increase the visibility of creativity from the Dutch Caribbean and connect artists with audiences and buyers. Its current cultural space hosts contemporary-art exhibitions, artist residencies, educational initiatives, and community projects, making it part of San Nicolas’s growing creative and cultural landscape.
Visitors can encounter changing exhibitions and programs rather than a conventional permanent museum collection. Recent projects have included the six-week Echoes of the Islands artist residency and its final exhibition Marooning Practices, as well as community-focused exhibitions such as COLECTIVA 2. ART RAP also works with artists and cultural partners on projects that explore Aruba’s history, identity, memory, and community life. Public exhibitions have been advertised with free admission, although opening times and admission arrangements can vary by program.
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ART RAP Foundation, Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat, San Nicolas, Aruba
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ART RAP Foundation?
ART RAP Foundation is an Aruba-based cultural and arts foundation focused on contemporary art, artistic expression, community engagement and cultural programming. It was founded in 2008.
Where is ART RAP Foundation located?
The current ART RAP venue is ZEER TROPISCH Art House, Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 67, San Nicolas, Aruba, directly across from/in front of Charlie's Bar.
What can visitors see at ART RAP Foundation?
Programming changes over time and includes contemporary-art exhibitions, group exhibitions, artist residencies, public presentations and community-oriented cultural projects.
Is admission free?
Recent public exhibitions and events have been advertised as free admission, including the 2025 reopening exhibition and the 2026 Marooning Practices exhibition. Admission for every future program should be checked separately.
Does ART RAP Foundation offer artist residencies?
Yes. ART RAP organized the six-week Echoes of the Islands: From Stories to Archives contemporary-art residency at ZEER TROPISCH Art House in early 2026. The program provided participating artists with accommodation, workspace, curatorial guidance, archive/community access and a final public presentation.
Does ART RAP Foundation organize educational programs?
Yes. Its documented programs include educational and community art initiatives. A recent example is Perspectivanan Invisibel, an inclusive photography program created for people who are blind or have visual limitations.