On Saturday, the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts on St. Thomas will host “Prolific V: The Lost Gallery,” an immersive exhibition blending visual art, music, and interactive technology presented by Eliana B. Artistry. Curated by St. Croix native and Air Force veteran Eliana L. Schuster-Brown, the event features augmented reality elements, an original animation co-produced with Kirk Rojas, and soundscapes by AJ Ventura. Artists include Lucien Downes, Elwin Joseph, Indira Lovely, Chunikwa George, Amy Gibbs, and Kanda Burges. The exhibition runs for two weeks afterward, with all artwork for sale and tickets available on Eventbrite.
The event matters because it transforms a traditional gallery space into an interactive, participatory experience that celebrates local Caribbean creative talent while honoring the council’s 60th anniversary. By integrating AR technology, original animation, and curated soundscapes, “Prolific V” positions itself as a platform for immersive storytelling and community engagement. Schuster-Brown plans to evolve the concept into a traveling exhibition across the Caribbean and internationally, signaling a growing trend of regionally rooted, tech-forward art experiences that amplify underrepresented voices.