Lunchtime with Artist #1 pr.jn
Office of the Commissioner CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Wednesday, August 13, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPNR’S DIVISION OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS PRESENTS “LUNCHTIME WITH THE ARTIST” AT FORT FREDERIK MUSEUM Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) invites the public to attend the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums’ (DLAM) ongoing artist talk series, “Lunchtime with the Artist,” beginning Tuesday, August 19th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Fort Frederik Museum. This engaging series features artists whose work is part of DLAM’s annual Emancipation art exhibition, “Tides of Freedom: Histories of Resistance from the USVI to the USA.” The first presentation will spotlight mixed-media artist Victoria Rundberg-Rivera, M.D., a self-taught painter based in St. Croix whose work reflects a deep personal connection to themes of freedom and resistance. “Lunchtime with the Artist” will continue throughout the duration of the exhibition, which runs until late October. …
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Office of the Commissioner CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Wednesday, August 13, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPNR’S DIVISION OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS PRESENTS “LUNCHTIME WITH THE ARTIST” AT FORT FREDERIK MUSEUM Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) invites the public to attend the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums’ (DLAM) ongoing artist talk series, “Lunchtime with the Artist,” beginning Tuesday, August 19th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Fort Frederik Museum. This engaging series features artists whose work is part of DLAM’s annual Emancipation art exhibition, “Tides of Freedom: Histories of Resistance from the USVI to the USA.” The first presentation will spotlight mixed-media artist Victoria Rundberg-Rivera, M.D., a self-taught painter based in St. Croix whose work reflects a deep personal connection to themes of freedom and resistance. “Lunchtime with the Artist” will continue throughout the duration of the exhibition, which runs until late October. Each session will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from participating artists about their creative process, inspirations, and how their work contributes to the broader narrative of emancipation in the Virgin Islands and beyond. Admission is $5, with free entry for students under 18, who are especially encouraged to attend and engage in the dialogue. For more information, please contact: • Amy Parker DeSorbo, DLAM Director: amy.desorbo@dpnr.vi.gov • Monica Marin, DLAM Chief Curator: monica.marin@dpnr.vi.gov • Or call Fort Frederik Museum at 340-772-2021 GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov