About us

We are high school sweethearts who have shared over 40 incredible years together—a journey of love, creativity, and a shared passion for art and design. Together, we’ve built a life centered on family and artistry, raising three wonderful children and cherishing two beautiful grandchildren who inspire us daily.

It all started with an Art Supply and Frame Shop that specialized in conservation framing, serving our community of fine artists and local neighbors—including business professionals, our local elected officials, our city programs, developers, famous actors, football players, and more. This foundation in craftsmanship and service led us to open our first gallery, Sam Cintrón Gallery, marking the beginning of our journey into the world of curation and exhibition.

Now, CintrónVidal Art & Design Studios, based in Sugar Hill, Georgia, is the culmination of our lifelong dedication to art, design, and creative collaboration. With roots in the metro New York area, our studio bridges decades of artistic expertise with a fresh perspective on contemporary art and design.

Samuel Cintrón, a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and curator with over 30 years of experience, uses the human condition as his palette and our collective spirit as his muse. His work spans fine art, stage and set design, and curatorial excellence, making him a visionary in the art world. Over the years, Sam has curated significant exhibitions across the U.S. and Brazil, including Elemental Fossils Tour, Zoned Urban, and The Three Man Show. His ability to connect collectors with evocative works gives him a distinctive edge as an art advisor.

Sam and Lisette owned and operated a gallery in Jersey City, New Jersey, as well as other gallery spaces in Dallas, TX, and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Their galleries represented esteemed artists such as Ron English, Orlando Cuevas, Duda Penteado, Alberto Ulloa, Ray Arcadio, Sarabel Santos, Julia Rivera, and many more.

Beyond fine art, Sam’s expertise in stage and set design has allowed him to create immersive environments that merge visual storytelling with live performance. His work in this field, combined with his artistic vision, has enhanced numerous theatrical productions and concerts.

In 2017, we expanded our creative vision by establishing an interior design company in New Jersey, which continues to thrive today. Our portfolio spans private residences in New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia, as well as commercial spaces including churches, doctors’ offices, restaurants, real estate offices, and more—each transformed with an artist’s touch.

Lisette Vidal, an avid art collector and the studio’s Gallerist and Operations Manager, brings a keen eye for curation and a passion for building meaningful connections within the art community. She has also played a significant role in arts education, managing and directing Liberty Academy of Visual Arts (LAVA) and Hope Center Arts Academy, where she grew the student body to over 150 students and led a team of 11+ teachers.

Sam is also the co-founder of Hope Center Arts and served as the Pastor of Worship Arts for nearly two decades under Senior Pastors Mario & Leigh Gonzalez.

Now based in Georgia, we lead CintrónVidal Art & Design Studios, a dynamic space where creativity and collaboration with international artists thrive. Our collection features original works of art and curated pieces from some of the finest contemporary artists of the 21st century, reflecting our commitment to showcasing the transformative power of art and design. With decades of experience in fine art, stage design, interior design, and arts education, we continue to push artistic boundaries while fostering meaningful connections between artists, collectors, and communities.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

As these studio/gallery walls emerge to reflect the ever-evolving and changing visions of the artist/designer and art dealer, it is our hope that the visitor, client, or collector will come to experience and understand the connection between art and design and how they interact to excite, inform, and educate the public, thereby helping to shape our society and culture. As Victor Pinchuk observed, “Art, freedom, and creativity will change society faster than politics.”

At its very core, CintrónVidal Studios understands that art, culture, and society will always be intertwined. Without a doubt, Samuel Cintrón’s succinct observation best captures the vision and hopes of the studio/gallery: “The arts steer the culture.”

This is no studio/gallery in the common sense of a static setting where one passively views great works of art. Instead, this is a dynamic, ever-changing environment where the dealer, designer, curator, and artists become creative cultural catalysts, beckoning one to enter the space with an eye and mind receptive to the limitless possibilities the arts open to us and, as a result, transform us as individuals, as a culture, and as a society.

With this vision and experimentation on full display, we invite you to join us. Let’s think together about all the possibilities before us.

Carlos Hernandez, Ph.D.
President Emeritus, New Jersey City University

OUR MISSON

At CintrónVidal Studios, our vision is that of an Art and Design studio as a dynamic creative space where art and design intersect. Led by Samuel Cintrón, a multifaceted artist and designer, and Lisette Cintrón-Vidal, gallerist, operations manager, and events & marketing coordinator, our studio is more than just a showcase for extraordinary works of art—it’s a vibrant environment where creativity thrives. Here, art is not only exhibited but also brought to life through the continuous creation of new works that inspire, educate, and engage both visitors and collectors.

While Samuel Cintrón is the featured artist, our studio also serves as a platform for guest artists, fostering a collaborative spirit that enriches the artistic dialogue. Through open studio events and exhibitions, we invite the community to witness the evolving creative process, where every piece of art and design is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence.

CintrónVidal Studios stands as an intellectually projective space, where Samuel’s roles as artist, designer, dealer, and curator converge to shape a unique experience for all who enter our doors.