Les Ateliers d'Art Contemporain du Marin: a breath of fresh air for Caribbean creation In the heart of Cap Marin, between the blue of the coastline and the road to the beaches, a former school is preparing to write a new page in Martinique's cultural history. Les Ateliers d'Art Contemporain du Marin (ATACM) opens its doors with a collective energy and a bold vision: to make art a common good, alive and accessible to all. An inauguration not to be missed From April 16 to 19, 2026, the ATACM will celebrate its official inauguration, marking the culmination of a project born of the passion and perseverance of the ODIS 7 association, founded twenty years ago. Fourteen artists will take over the multi-purpose hall for an immersive exhibition, combining permanent works, temporary creations and in situ performances. The public is invited to plunge into a universe where art is lived, shared and built together. Program: Opening on April 16 at 5pm: a festive moment to discover the premises and meet the artists. Exhibition from April 17 to 19 (10am-6pm): a permanent 120 m2 room featuring some forty artists, and a temporary 60 m2 space celebrating ODIS 7's twentieth anniversary. Fourteen artists, an ephemeral exhibition entitled Les murs de la creation en partage, conceived as an open space where art steps out of its usual frames to become fully part of the landscape. Martine Baker and Habdaphai: two visions, one passion Behind this project, two major figures on the Martinique art scene: Martine Baker, ceramist and visual artist, president of ODIS 7. Her commitment to the transmission and accessibility of art has been the driving force behind this adventure. For her, art is a universal language, a bridge between generations and cultures. Habdaphai, a visual artist and performer, brings an experimental and immersive dimension. His work invites the public to become actors in the work, to question themselves, to feel, to create. Together, they have imagined a place where art is not just exhibited, but lived, shared and built collectively. A project rooted in the region ATACM is not just an exhibition space. They are part of a strong territorial approach, in partnership with the town of Le Marin and its mayor, Jose Mirande. The former Cap Marin school, a place steeped in history, has become a cultural crossroads, a place where memory, creation and innovation meet. The inauguration of the ATACM coincides with another proposal for an artistic experience: an exhibition by Aurokiom Prudent Marie Pierre in the Prudent family home in the Cap Macre district. This project, in partnership with ATACM, invites visitors to a sensitive and immersive experience, where the place itself becomes a work of art, a vehicle for identity and transmission. The program includes live demonstrations, performances, participatory workshops and, above all, authentic encounters between artists and the public. ATACM is open to all, with a special focus on young people, to stimulate their imagination and offer them a first approach to contemporary art, without hierarchy or intimidation. Practical info Location Ancienne ecole du Cap Marin - Cap Macre, Le Marin maison familiale des Prudent, in the Cap Macre district. Opening April 16 at 5pm Exhibition April 17-19, 10am-6pm Free entry Contact 0696 48 88 62 (by appointment) The ATACM, a new way of experiencing art in Martinique -- a project that unites, transmits and builds together, so that creation remains a living, shared heritage. Are you ready to join the adventure? Come and celebrate art, encounters and creation! Les Ateliers d'Art Contemporain du Marin - ATACM, Ancienne ecole du Cap Marin, Cap Macre, Le Marin
