CMCArts is thrilled to present Our Soil, Beyond Materiality, a multisensory group exhibition organized by Puerto Rico’s Arte-Suelo-Ser collective of biologists, artists and curators and the Museo de Suelos del Caribe. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 27 | 5–8 PM
Join us for live music, complimentary bites, a cash bar, and conversations with visiting curators and artists. Tickets: $20 ($10 for members, available at the door or cmcarts.org/events)
The Exhibition: Our Soil, Beyond Materiality | June 27 – Nov. 7
This isn’t a typical art show. Our Soil, Beyond Materiality merges scientific research with creative expression to reveal how soil health connects to human health, community resilience, and Caribbean identity. St. Croix’s Victory Soil will be featured. Through hands-on workshops, film screenings, guided artist tours, and field trips, visitors of all ages will discover why soil matters—and why artists and scientists must work together.
Participating Artists:
Nora Álvarez Berríos
Carola Cintrón Moscoso
Jaime Suárez
Heidi Anne Vera
Yamileth Flores Reyes
Farmers from St. Croix and Puerto Rico
Soil research displays by Arte-Suelo-Ser
Films by:
Carola Cintrón Moscoso and Eric
Appeldoorn Sanders
Alana Toro-Ramos and Omar Iloy
Margaret Mair
Rina Otero
Supporting Programming for All Ages:
- Interactive soil art workshops
- Artist-led exhibition tours
- Film screenings and special programming
- A VI/PR Friendship celebration featuring live connections between artists and artworks on both islands
- Youth & Teen summer camp and school field trips – contact kaden@cmcarts.org
- Adult private tours of the exhibition are available; contact lisa@cmcarts.org
About Arte-Suelo-Ser and Museo de Suelos del Caribe
Since 2020, this Puerto Rican collective has championed soil literacy as essential to environmental and human health. They’ve spent the past three years researching soil health on St. Croix, building partnerships with local farmers, UVI’s Agricultural Department, and community food security organizations. Their Virtual Soil Museum of the Caribbean invites visitors to explore regional soils through art, science, and culture. Their work is supported by the USDA and the Caribbean Culture Fund.
Follow CMCArts on social media and visit cmcarts.org for exhibition and programming updates that will continue to evolve throughout the exhibition.
