Secret Bay and Fort Young Hotel, Dominica — Art lovers are invited to experience a powerful dual celebration of Dominican creativity as two exhibitions open this April, spotlighting established and emerging voices in visual art.
“Pathways Towards Inner Essence” by Carla Armour
April 25 – July 8, 2025 | Bwa Denn Art Gallery, Secret Bay
The acclaimed Bwa Denn Art Gallery at Secret Bay proudly presents “Pathways Towards Inner Essence,” a solo exhibition by celebrated Dominican artist Carla Armour.This deeply refective collection explores the layered complexities of the inner self through Armour’s signature abstract visual language. Her work evokes quiet introspection, healing, and spiritual presence—each piece acting as a meditative pause in a fast-moving world.
Click here to view the exhibits of works online.
Set within the serene, eco-luxury surroundings of Secret Bay, the exhibition will be open to the public from April 25 to July 8, 2025 by Appointments. Private viewings and artist-led tours can also be arranged. The gallery opens from 10 am – 5 pm daily.
“Old Oven Art Gallery – For Sale Collection” – Featuring Artists of the Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA)
April 26 – June 24, 2025 | Old Oven Art Gallery, Fort Young Hotel
Coinciding with Armour’s exhibition, the Old Oven Art Gallery at the historic Fort Young Hotel in Roseau will hold its “For Sale Collection,” a vibrant showcase of works bymembers of the Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA). The artists being featured are Margaux LaRocque, Edward Collins, Susanne Heitz and our curator, Aaron Hamilton. From evocative landscapes and cultural portraits to experimental mixed media, this collection offers a diverse cross-section of contemporary Dominican artistry—all available for purchase.
This special exhibition opens to the public on April 26 and runs until June 24, 2025. It presents a unique opportunity to collect original works while supporting the local arts community.
Together, these exhibitions offer two distinct yet interconnected journeys through the creative spirit of Dominica—one through the lens of a singular artistic voice, the other through a chorus of emerging and established talents.
About Secret Bay
Secret Bay features a limited collection of freestanding, secluded and sustainably crafted villas that are immersed in nature and positioned on a breathtaking clifftop overlooking the azure Caribbean Sea. Offering architectural residential-style villas, fne dining, wellness facilities, night and day access to remote beaches, and a wealth of transformational experiences, Secret Bay provides guests with the ultimate six-star hideaway experience. In 2019, Secret Bay was accepted into Relais & Châteaux, becoming the frst and only property in Dominica and just one of seven properties in the Caribbean to be affliated with the elite brand. Secret Bay was recently recertifed with Green Global Certifcation and has received numerous accolades in its 12 years in operation. www.secretbay.dm
About Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort
Located on the water in Roseau, Dominica’s capital, Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is the Caribbean’s frst All-Inclusive, Island-Included resort. The country’s only downtown hotel, Fort Young Hotel affords guests unmatched proximity to the “Nature Island’s” vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, exhilarating activities and some of the island’s most prized attractions, like Trafalgar Falls, Middleham Falls, Freshwater Lake, segments of the Waitukubuli National Trail, and world-renowned diving. Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort offers a luxurious sense of seclusion, fne dining and meeting facilities. Fort Young Hotel can be reached at 767-448-5000 or [email protected].
