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During the recent visit of Their Majesties King Willem‑Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Miami, ArtisA facilitated the creation of two murals at Henry Mack / Little River Elementary School, highlighting the artistic voices of the Dutch Caribbean.
The project featured Rasheed Lowe from Aruba and Francis Sling from Curaçao. Rasheed Lowe’s mural represents what is believed to be the first mural painted by an Aruban artist in Miami, marking an important milestone for the international visibility of Aruban public art. By bringing together artists from both islands, ArtisA proudly created a collaboration that connected Aruba, Curaçao, and the Netherlands through public art.
This opportunity was made possible thanks to the continued support of Aruba Tourism Authority, a valued partner of ArtisA since 2016, whose commitment to promoting Aruban culture internationally helped make this project possible. Special recognition goes to Derchlien Dijkhoff, Senior Product Specialist at Aruba Tourism Authority, whose strategic vision and ongoing support have played an important role in creating opportunities that position Aruban culture and creativity on the international stage.
ArtisA also extends sincere gratitude to CTB Curaçao Tourism Board, who stepped in without hesitation to support the participation of Francis Sling, ensuring that Curaçao could stand proudly alongside Aruba in this international collaboration.
Additional support was provided by DutchCulture USA, as well as Maidi Maduro, Economic Policy Officer at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, whose encouragement helped open the door for this initiative and Denis Leeflang from the Aruba and Curaçao team at the post in Washington D.C
The project also created new opportunities for the future. ArtisA has been invited to return to Miami in November to create a mural at a police station, and will also participate for the second time in Red Dot Miami, continuing its mission of bringing Caribbean artists to international audiences.
This collaboration demonstrated how art can connect communities across borders—bringing Aruba, Curaçao, and the Netherlands together in Miami, and marking the beginning of many more projects to come.
Rasheed’s mural “Be Inspired by Art” tells a story of identity, journey, and connection. From discovering his passion for mural art at the Aruba Art Fair at just 13 years old, to painting the first official mural by an Aruban artist in the United States, his path reflects years of dedication, mentorship, and growth supported by ArtisA.
Curaçaoan artist Francis Sling brings a poetic story to life on the wall of Henry Mack / Little River Elementary School in Miami. Inspired by a simple conversation with a small piece of toilet paper that believed its purpose was only to clean dirt, the mural explores perspective, value, and the power of seeing differently. What began as a tiny artwork has now grown into a colorful public mural, reminding students and visitors alike of a simple truth: don’t believe everything you think.
