Year 3 · Scholarship Support

Sint Maarten Thanksgiving Cultural Week

A signature cultural engagement and scholarship-support series bringing together performance, education, community, and public leadership in support of expanded opportunity.

Overview

Cultural excellence with community purpose

Sint Maarten Thanksgiving Cultural Week is a signature program of Bridge to Bold International, Inc. Now entering its third year, the week brings together performance, education, community, and public leadership in support of expanded opportunity for students and emerging creators.

Prior programs have included distinguished voices such as a university president, a CNN anchor, and the principal of one of America's premier arts high schools. The week reflects commitment to cultural excellence, public conversation, scholarship support, and continuous improvement through participant feedback and post-event evaluation.

After each Cultural Arts Week, post-event assessments and feedback support outcome measurement and program refinement—ensuring every year builds on the last.

Week Schedule

A week of culture, conversation, and community

Programming spans performances, educational sessions, community gatherings, and leadership conversations across Sint Maarten.

Day 1 — Opening & Community Welcome

Public welcome gathering with local leaders, educators, and cultural partners setting the tone for the week.

Day 2 — Education & Masterclasses

Workshops and masterclasses for students and emerging creators with visiting artists and educators.

Day 3 — Public Conversation

Leadership panels and community dialogue on arts access, scholarship pathways, and cultural investment.

Day 4 — Student Showcases

Student performances and recitals celebrating growth, mentorship, and creative achievement.

Day 5 — Signature Benefit Concert

The week's culminating performance—see below for details on this anchor event.

Day 6–7 — Community Engagement & Evaluation

Partner activities, experiential roles, and post-event assessments to measure impact and inform future programming.

Signature Benefit Concert

Sint Maarten Annual Cultural Arts Week Concert

The signature benefit concert anchors the week—a cultural engagement event that brings together world-class performance with scholarship-driven purpose. Hosted in Sint Maarten, the concert supports student scholarships and expanded access for emerging creators.

As part of the Dionne Warwick Cultural Arts Series season, the Nov 28 concert features a headliner with Frédéric Yonnet at Casino Royale Theater, hosted by Dionne Warwick, benefiting student scholarships.

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Scholarship Impact

Funding access that lasts

Thanksgiving Cultural Week directly supports scholarship pathways for students of Sint Maarten and partner institutions—creating sustained educational opportunity beyond a single event.

Scholarship support

Concert and week proceeds fund scholarships aligned to arts education and student advancement.

Community access

Programming designed to reach students, families, educators, and cultural partners across the island.

Measured outcomes

Post-event evaluations track participant feedback, engagement, and scholarship impact year over year.

Support Pathways

How to get involved

Participate

Apply for experiential roles and student participation through the Opportunities Portal.

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Donate

Fund scholarships and programs that transform lives for students in Sint Maarten and beyond.

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Partner

Join institutions and organizations expanding cultural pathways and scholarship access together.

Become a partner

Join us in Sint Maarten

Participate in the week, attend the benefit concert, or support scholarships that open doors for the next generation.

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