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By Deanna Lane , 9 July 2026

2026 SISE HOC Art & Tech Summer Camp!

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Join SISE HOC (San Ignacio Santa Elena House of Culture) for dynamic summer camp classes in art, culture and technology beginning July13-August 14. 

1-week sessions are available for locals and travelers! 

*Belize Sol is offering (2) $50bz scholarships for local youth to attend. 

Inquire by messaging us at @belize-sol on Instagram

By Deanna Lane , 1 July 2026

Painting with Ronny Jobel at the Artz Cafe

Ronny Jobel
Ronny Jobel art at New Flags Santa Elena
Ronny Jobel art at New Flags Santa Elena

When we first spotted Ronny Jobel's art installed as a banner mural in front of the New Flags grocery store in Santa Elena and then at the Welcome Center in San Ignacio, we knew we wanted to connect with this prolific art

By Deanna Lane , 15 June 2026

The Art of Festival Making

Wabagari Dance group
The first annual Cayo Wings Festival took place at Falcon Park in San Ignacio on Saturday, June 13, 3pm-12am. Nurlan Flowers of Nurdster Production envisioned this festival for 12 years, beginning in 2014, as an events planner before making it a reality planning diligently over the past 6 months.
By Deanna Lane , 31 May 2026

The Art of Wellness and Collaboration: Ikooma & Cocolove

Ikooma and COCOLOVE event
Sometimes creations that aren't usually thought of as art can be very artfully produced in ways that transcend the everyday wellness experiences. Ikooma and COCOLOVE offer sustainably sourced local seaweed based hair and skincare that goes above and beyond the usual holistic approach to wellness.

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By Deanna Lane , 10 May 2026

Gianni Martinez: A Healing Journey Through Art Therapy

Gianni Hummingbird
Gianni Martinez is a San Ignacio artist, teacher and psychologist who has forged a path that bridges education, mental health and the arts, with an intentional approach to art therapy centering youth.
By Deanna Lane , 28 April 2026

A Tour at the Imagination Factri: Over 30 Years of Art

Imagination Factri Publication
On a day when the temperatures were already above 90 and barreling rapidly towards 100 degrees, we headed to the ImagiNation Factri as the gallery celebrated over 3 decades in existence. We went to see their newest exhibit and pick up a copy of he recently published "Know Ourselves."
By Deanna Lane , 19 April 2026

The Murals and Public Art of Belize

Daniel Cano tortuga mural
Belize has an incredibly thriving arts scene that is highly visible when traveling throughout the country. Artists who often show their work in galleries feel a commitment to sharing art in public spaces for the easiest access they feel is a need for society's general well being.
By Deanna Lane , 19 April 2026

The Murals of Corozal

Corozal Mural
We heard by chance that Corozal, Belize had organized a graffiti festival in 2019-2020 and got excited to visit and see how intact the murals are. It was also an opportunity to ask questions about why the festival didn't continue - maybe it was covid related. Another question arose of how to start it back again in a community that has notably talented artists residing there.
By Deanna Lane , 17 April 2026

The Art of Brewing Coffee: Brain & Brü in Corozal, Belize

Brain & Brü Cafe
What started out as a little house coffee spot on the corner with chairs on the street a year ago has blossomed into a full-fledged artfully run cafe that can stand toe-to-toe with any barista centered cafe anywhere! The Tiramisu iced coffee and Vienna iced latte, tops any coffee experiences to date...

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