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Jonna White Gallery
, Main Street. Vivid scenes of the Ca-
ribbean in striking colors. Also paper sculptures and etch-
ings, all by Ms. White.
Gallery St. Thomas
, Grand Galleria, Garden Street. The
Grand Galleria shop features historical maps and prints of
Caribbean life. The Garden Street shop (near Government
Hill) features the works of Lucinda Schutt, who was the resi-
dent artist at Caneel Bay Resort (St. John) and the Robert
Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley. Also look for works by Da-
vid Hill, a well-known St. Thomian. Over 30 artists are rep-
resented.
Camille Pissarro Gallery
, Main Street. Pissarro, consid-
ered the Father of Impressionism, was born in this building
at 14 Main Street. The second-floor gallery features his
prints and those of his son. Thirty-six other artists are also
represented.
Into The Sea
, Royal Dane Mall. Here you'll find arts and
crafts made in the Virgin Islands, including a wide variety of
ceramic and glass art, paintings and prints and attractive
ornaments.
Bambini Gallery
, Royal Dane Mall. This fine arts gallery
features works by owners Ellen Swane and Vincent Bambi-
ni. She works on paper and canvas and even creates wear-
able art such as scarves. He specializes in seascapes, nudes
and people at work or play.
Kilnworks Pottery & Art Gallery
, Route 38, East End.
Look for the big iguana that marks the entrance to this
lovely pottery salon. You can watch owner Peggy Seiwert
and her staff work and buy her signature pieces that feature
colorful lizards.
Best Places to Stay
Visitors to St. Thomas are lucky when it comes to hotel ac-
commodations. While most islands have only a limited num-
ber of hotels, usually lavish resort complexes, St. Thomas
