Within Punta Cana International Airport, we take advantage of every space to share our art and culture with the millions of passengers who pass through our terminals.
In both the arrivals and departure areas of the terminals, we have exhibits developed by children and young people from our community as well as nationally and internationally recognized artists. We currently feature exhibits from the Punta Cana International School art program, developed with recyclable materials, interpretations of renowned works with a touch of Dominican culture, as well as traditional handcrafted sculptures decorated by artists from our country, alongside a control tower designed by world-renowned German artist Claudia Walde.
Tower art Work by MadC
Claudia Walde, known artistically as MadC, is a German writer and graffiti artist. She is considered the most successful graffiti artist in the world. In 2021, she left her mark on Punta Cana by boarding the Punta Cana airport control tower, turning it into an impressive landmark of color and creativity.
The proposal is part of the portfolio of initiatives developed to promote art and culture in Punta Cana, where Dominican artists such as Evaristo Angurria, Patricio Correo and Rafael de los Santos "Pote Leche" have previously participated in projects such as the exhibition of urban muralism The Wallz.
The production and curatorship of the project was in charge of Luicho Delgado and Luisito Nazario, representatives of L2 Studio, both with more than 15 years of experience creating local and international art projects, in order to always promote cutting-edge cultural proposals and global quality. for the country, as well as for the insertion of emerging Dominican and regional art abroad. This is the beginning of a series of murals that MADC and L2 Studio plan to carry out in the Dominican Republic.” – Claudia Walde.
The development of the project had the support of the companies Avis and Andamios Del Este.
Caribbean Coffee and Canvas: A Fusion of International Art and Dominican Identity.
The central theme of this exhibition revolves around iconic works by renowned painters, imagined and painted from a Dominican perspective. Each work has been carefully crafted using a variety of artistic techniques, resulting in a unique exhibition.
Faceless dolls are an emblematic Dominican craft, with a history rooted in local culture and national identity. These dolls, also known as "Muñecas Limé" or "Muñecas de El Higuerito," are handmade, primarily from clay, and are characterized by their absence of facial features, representing the diversity and cultural fusion of the Dominican Republic. At the Punta Cana airport, we shared an interpretation of these sculptures decorated with motifs by renowned Dominican artists.
“Characters of Dominican Identity” by St. Michael School Student
Characters of Dominican Identity
St. Michaels School presents 15 winning artworks from the contest: “Characters of National Identity.”
This exhibition is based on typical and folkloric characters from everyday Dominican culture, celebrating honest work and Dominican authenticity. The sixth-grade winners were chosen by renowned Dominican artist Enriquillo Amiama.
By 2023, the exhibition "Glowing Legacy – Cultural Icons Reimagined" captured hearts and minds, showcasing reinterpretations of beloved cultural figures through the eyes of young artists. This poignant theme underscored the school's commitment not only to art education but to fostering a profound connection to their heritage and global and local influences.
Every year, the Punta Cana Carnival is celebrated at Boulevard 1ro. November since 2008, located in Puntacana Village, with the best representation of the national and international groups, integrated by more than 1,500 people. The event is well known for its excellent organization and security, creating an unforgettable family gathering and integration for the entire community, which brings together around 20,000 people.
A leading group of the carnival are the renowned “Tres Caras” a group of young people and adults from the Punta Cana community. This group began in 2010 and they are the protectors of the “Musas de Punta Cana”.
The Carnival would not be the same without its emblematic “Musas de Punta Cana”, a group initiated by women of the community, whom design their unique costumes, drawing inspiration from the native fauna and alluding to elements such as the sun, the sea, and nature, which offer a touch of fantasy to their creations. The group started with only five members and, today, there are more than 25 women.
