Arts & Crafts
There are several foundations and organizations that support local artists and artisans. Your group can organize private shopping experiences and pop-up markets featuring a wide range of local products through these organizations.
Cosecha
This organization promotes local handicrafts, officially certified as 100% made in Aruba by the national crafts label, Seyo Nacional pa Artesania (SEYO), established by the Aruban government through the Department of Culture. Special gift and shopping nights, as well as custom handicrafts for your group, can be arranged upon request, with advance notice. Website: www.arubacosecha.com.
Purely Aruban Artwork
Purely Aruban Artwork is an art boutique located at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino, featuring a collection of unique artwork created by various local artists and artisans. The work is quite diverse, with artists offering driftwood art, seashell art, blown glass, sculptures, paintings—you name it. Each piece bears the national seal of craftsmanship (SEYO), certifying that it is 100% made in Aruba. Website: www.purelyarubanartwork.com
Foundation ARUBA
The ARUBA Foundation (Recognized Artisans United for Aruba) organizes craft markets where visitors to Aruba can learn about, admire, and purchase handmade items from the more than 60 local artisans who are members of the foundation. The foundation holds several weekly craft markets at various resorts, and a pop-up market can also be arranged for your group with advance notice. Website: https://madeinaruba.art/
Terrafuse
In 2008, husband and wife Ciro and Marian Abath founded Terrafuse, a nonprofit organization that promotes glass, ceramic, and other art forms in Aruba. Terrafuse is located on Ciro and Marian’s property, off the road to Alto Vista. Behind their quaint, hunucu house are their studios, nestled in a welcoming garden where a flock of beautiful wild chickens have taken up residence. Ciro and Marian cherish the special space they have created and enjoy sharing it with the community, which is encouraged to participate in glassblowing, beadmaking, and pottery workshops on the property. If you don’t wish to attend a workshop to create your own artwork, you can purchase their products at Cosecha. For more information, visit the website.
