A Hybrid Art Gallery, Bookstore, Café, Rum & Wine Bar
Priscilla Hintz Rivera Knight and David Knight Jr., Bajo el Sol Gallery & Art Bar owners since 2016, are proud of the gallery’s more than 30-year legacy of support and engagement with the arts community of St. John and the greater Virgin Islands. The gallery is home to thought-provoking monthly exhibitions, readings and book signings by award-winning V.I. writers and poets, documentary screenings with regional and international filmmakers, as well as presentations by local and visiting academics and musicians.
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At the Art Bar, you'll find Puerto Rican espresso coffee, chocolates, wine, classic Caribbean cocktails, lite savory bites, soups, salads, and freshly baked pastries. The Art Bar is also home to the largest selection of aged rums in Cruz Bay, which can be sampled in curated tasting flights.​
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Located in Mongoose Junction, Bajo el Sol is just a five-minute walk from the Cruz Bay Ferry Dock.
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Upcoming Events & Exhibitions
Current Exhibition
Past Exhibitions
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Rhyme & Lime Poetry Jam
Every last Saturday of each month starting at 7pm (except December, April, June, & September), the Gri Gri Project along with Raven Phillips hosts Rhyme & Lime Poetry Jam at Bajo el Sol Gallery. This monthly event features the musical stylings of the event's house jazz band Pam 1 Love.
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Rhyme and Lime features poets, musicians and spoken word artists of every experience level from around the world. Although the island that is home to the Rhyme and Lime claims a population of less than 5,000 people, the event’s reach has extended far beyond its shores, welcoming visiting performers from around the Virgin Islands, the rest of the Caribbean and the United States.​
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​You can read your own poetry or someone else's - or if you don't wanna rhyme, just listen and lime!
From Our Shelves
Unda de Baobab Tree
USVI History, Culture & Nature Activity Book
by Dr. Leticia Henry
As a featured Bajo el Sol Gallery Staff Pick, Unda de Baobab Tree is recognized for its creative and accessible approach to preserving and sharing Virgin Islands heritage with readers of all ages.
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Dr. Henry's engaging activity book introduces children, families, and visitors to the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the U.S. Virgin Islands through puzzles, games, fun facts, and interactive learning activities.
Curator's Pick
Crucian Bayside Creations
​Experience a new collection of traditional Virgin Islands market baskets and other handcrafted artistry by the Henry siblings of Crucian Bayside Creations.
The siblings proudly learned the art of basket weaving from their aunt, Eileen Henry-Huggins.
Their beautifully crafted baskets blend traditional techniques with contemporary touches, featuring distinctive wood handles and unique color accents
Gustos Premium Espresso Coffee From Our Neighboring Island of Puerto Rico
Sip our single origin, small batch coffee, in one of our handmade, locally crafted coffee cups.