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Art Thursday: Exploring Christiansted’s Weekly Art Walk

Activities, Shopping, St. Croix May 15, 2025 51Views 0Likes
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Each Thursday from 5:00–8:00 PM during the months of November through May, Christiansted’s historic boardwalk and nearby alleys transform into an open-air gallery for Art Thursday. Since its launch in 2017, this free weekly art walk has become a beloved local tradition—drawing visitors and Crucian residents alike to explore the island’s thriving art scene.

What Is Art Thursday?

Art Thursday is a self-guided evening event showcasing 16 local galleries and studios. Participating venues open their doors late, featuring special exhibitions, artist talks, live music, and light refreshments. No tickets or advance registration are required—simply download the map, pick your starting point, and meander from site to site at your own pace.

How to Participate

  1. Grab the Map. Download or view the interactive map here.
  2. Plan Your Route. All locations are within a 10-minute stroll of the Christiansted Harbor and Fort Christiansvaern.
  3. Start Walking. Most venues are clustered around Queen Street, Strand Street, Company Street, and King Cross Street—look for the event banners at gallery entrances.
  4. Engage with Artists. Chat with studio owners, watch live demos, and pick up limited-edition prints or handmade jewelry.

Participating Venues

Below is the full lineup for Art Thursday. Click any name to open its website and learn more:

  1. Barbara’s Art Studio
  2. Cane Roots Art Gallery
  3. Chaney Chicks
  4. Christa’s Art Gallery
  5. Crucian Gold
  6. Eden South
  7. FantaSea Jewelry
  8. Golden Ray Studio
  9. ib designs
  10. Isabelle Picard Art
  11. Joyia-Inspirational Jewelry
  12. Maufe Gallery
  13. Mitchell Larsen Studio
  14. Nora Unicoi Stewart
  15. Sonya Ltd.
  16. RJS Handmade Designs
A warm, twilight street scene of Art Thursday in Christiansted. In the foreground, an older man in a light-blue, short-sleeve shirt pours red wine from a bottle into a grid of small plastic tasting cups arranged on a black-clothed table. Three smiling women stand to his right, each holding a wine glass and watching as he pours. Behind them, the cobblestone street is lined with easels displaying framed landscape paintings and a vendor booth hung with blue glass ornaments. String lights stretch down the center of the street, and pastel-colored colonial buildings with shuttered windows and swaying palm trees frame the festive scene under a dusky sky.
An older man vendor with gray hair and a beard stands behind a black-clothed table under warm string lights on a cobblestone street at dusk. He holds up a hand-blown glass orb in shades of blue and green. The table is covered with an array of colorful glass art pieces—spherical ornaments suspended from a rack above, and flat, polished glass stones and small sculptures neatly arranged on the table. A woman customer stands on the left, watching attentively with her tote bag over her shoulder. In the background, visitors stroll past easels displaying framed paintings, while pastel-colored colonial buildings and swaying palm trees frame the festive Art Thursday scene.
A warm, late-afternoon street scene captures Art Thursday in Christiansted. The narrow cobblestone road is lined with pastel-colored colonial buildings and tall palm trees. In the foreground on the right, a woman vendor sits behind a red-cloth table displaying handcrafted jewelry—necklaces, earrings, and polished stone pendants on black busts. Behind her, visitors stroll between wooden easels holding vibrant landscape paintings. Some viewers pause to admire the art, while others chat in small groups. The sky glows golden, and soft lantern light spills from building doorways, creating an inviting, festive atmosphere.

Insider Tips

  • Parking: The Government Parking Lot off Strand Street and Fort Christiansvaern lot offer free evening parking.
  • Dining: Many cafes and bars along King South and Queen Cross Streets stay open late—perfect for a pre- or post-stroll bite.
  • Accessibility: Most galleries are street-level; a few have one or two steps—ask your first stop for recommendations if you need ramp access.

For full details, special event announcements, and artist features, visit Art Thursday St. Croix or follow @ArtThursdayStCroix on Facebook and Instagram. Happy walking!

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