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 Vallarta Living | The Art of Vallarta
Splurge Art Gallery Presents Artist Marie-Danielle Leblanc
 Tonya Clark
Splurge Art Gallery is proud to host the first Art Show of the 2010-2011 Art Year with artist Marie-Danielle Leblanc on November 18th from 7-9 pm. In her special exhibition, 'Landscapes & Vista' you will see and enjoy how Leblanc transforms places into poetic worlds on a canvas.
Lucille Shipley's Artist Workshops Commence Nov. 1st
 Edwige Pelletier
Lucille Shipley is pleased to announce that her Artist Workshops will commence November 1st. These centrally located workshops in Puerto Vallarta are held every Monday and Wednesday from 11 am-3 pm. You can participate Monday and/or Wednesday and you can become a part of this group at any time.
Jose Antonio Madrazo Brings Day of the Dead to Shadow Boxes
 Robin Laurence
One of the most striking aspects of contemporary Mexican folk culture is how much it draws from pre-Columbian forms and beliefs. An example? The skulls and skeletal figures seen in Aztec and Mixtec representations of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, find persistent expression in the folk-art form of calacas.
Mexico City's Rich Heritage Welcomes Art Lovers
 Ellen Creager
Go ahead and use Diego Rivera as an excuse. Mention murals as the reason you're coming. But get down here right away, art lovers, and soak in the atmosphere of Mexico City, one of the most interesting cities in the world.
New Museum Brings Lessons of Genocide to Mexico
 Molly O'Toole & Alexandra Olson
A new museum is bringing the lessons of the Holocaust and its grim cousins to new generations of Mexicans - and reminding them the intolerance that feeds genocide can even grow close to home.
Puerto Vallarta to Kick Off Annual Art Walk Season
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta is known for embracing the arts, from the many sculptures that line the Malecón to the fine art galleries that house national and international works. Visitors can explore the town’s numerous arts offerings during weekly self-guided art walks from October 27, 2010 to May, 25, 2011.
Finalist From Mexico Wins at WOW Competition
 PVNN
Wendy Moyer from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico took the Commended Award for her creation “Prickly Heat” in the Bizarre Bra Section of the international 2010 World of WearableArt competition in Wellington, New Zealand.
El Centro Histórico: Home of the artWalk
 Carolina Orozco
One of the most important and popular cultural events in Puerto Vallarta, the annual Art Walk, begins its 2010-2011 season on October 27, 2010 and ends on May 25, 2011 with 14 participating galleries offering exhibition/cocktails every Wednesday from 6 until 10 pm.
 Rodrigo Vázquez Photo Expo at Naval History Museum
 Wally Lobatto
'Lagos de Moreno: Ciudad Patrimonio del Centenario,' a photo exhibition by Rodrigo Vázquez, will be on display at the Naval History Museum of Puerto Vallarta through October 15th. The exhibit spotlights the Villa of Santa Maria de los Lagos and Jalisco's greatest treasure - its people.
La Cuiza is Calling All Artists
 Mercedes Sanchez
From October 23-December 3, 2010, La Cuiza Gallery & Bar on the Isla Rio Cuale will be hosting an art show and judged competition for all artists living in the state of Jalisco. Each artist may submit up to 3 original paintings. No photography, watercolors, reproductions or handicrafts will be accepted.
Bicentennial Sculpture Unveiled
 Bicentennial Sculpture Unveiled
On September 15th, as part of the local Bicentennial celebrations, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz unveiled 'Bicentenary Victory,' a new sculpture by Jalisco artist Adrian Reynoso, at the intersection of Fco. Medina Ascencio and the Libramiento bypass road.
Who Was That Mustachioed Mexican Giant?
 Ken Ellingwood
The 60-foot-tall figure known as El Coloso has fascinated Mexico since Independence Day festivities. Was it Vicente Fox? Zapata? Or someone less admirable?
Local Artisan Co-Op Goes Global
 Becci Burchett
Local non-profit, PEACE has recently introduced PEACE Boutique, an online web store featuring a selection of hand-made items made by Manos Unidas por la Mujer, a group of women from the Bay of Banderas that create hand-made artwork made from low cost, recycled materials.
Artists Push 'Other' Bicentennial Viewpoint
 Emilio Godoy
While the Mexican government has set aside substantial sums of money and organised dozens of activities this year to celebrate 200 years of independence from Spain, artists and civil society groups have created their own agenda to provide an alternative viewpoint.
Galleria Dante Fall Newsletter
 Joe and Claire Guarniere
After a busy summer, on October 1st Galleria Dante will reopen its doors for the 15th year in Puerto Vallarta. In commemoration of their 15th Anniversary as Puerto Vallarta’s largest fine art gallery and sculpture garden, they are offering 20, 25 & 30% discounts on artworks through September 30th.
"Nueva York" Turns Lens South to NY Hispanic Roots
 Walker Simon
A new exhibit at El Museo del Barrio turns an historic lens on New York's north-south relations, highlighting its long and deep roots with the Spanish-speaking world.
Inauguration of "Mexico 200 Years"
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
As part of the celebration of the Bicentennial of National Independence and the Centennial of the Start of the Mexican Revolution, Federal Government, through the Executive Coordination of the National Organizing Commission of the 2010 Commemorations presented at major exhibition entitled "Mexico 200 Years" at the National Palace Gallery in Mexico City.
Mexico's 500-Peso Bills to Feature Frida, Diego
 Associated Press
Mexico's new 500-peso bills will bear the images of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, two of the country's best-known painters.
Splurge Art Gallery Relocates to a Bigger Home
 Tonya Clark
After a very successful first year Splurge Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it is relocating to a larger gallery space in Las Palmas Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico at the beginning of October. The new gallery space will provide additional room for exhibitions, workshops & educational programs.
 Crowds Flock to Mexico Drug Museum
 Jon Decker
Mexico's drug museum - the Museo de Enervantes - has seen in a surge in the size of its collection over the last three years.
Oscar Alberto Cabrera Wins Puerto Vallarta Photo Walk Contest
 Pamela Thompson
On July 25, 2010 local shutterbugs gathered in front of Starbucks on Vallarta's main plaza to take part in Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk. Each photographer sent their best photo to the panel for judging, and this year's winning Puerto Vallarta photo was taken by Oscar Alberto Cabrera.
Mexico City is An Art Lover's Delight
 Ellen Creager
Go ahead and use Diego Rivera as excuse. Mention murals as the reason you're coming. But get down here right away, art lovers, and soak in the atmosphere of one of the most interesting cities in the world.
Lucille Shipley Artist Workshops Start Sept. 6
 Edwige Pelletier
Artist Workshops start September 6 in the Gringo Gulch neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. Artists are invited to participate in informal artistic discussions and receive feedback in a friendly and relaxing environment under the direction of Lucille Shipley, a celebrated local artist.
Beta Sigma Phi T-Shirt Design Contest 2010-2011
 Sue Fornoff
Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerías and La Cruz, is holding a contest to find the photo or art work that will grace the T-shirts they sell at their booth at the Bucerías Art Walk and other local events next season.
Puerto Vallarta Sculptor Ramiz Barquet Honored
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta has lost one of its most respected and talented residents. Celebrated sculptor, Jose Ramiz Barquet, passed away earlier this month due to heart failure, but his legacy lives on through his many sculptures in public spaces throughout town that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Puerto Vallarta Photo Walk July 24th
 Jim Pappas
On July 24th, world famous photographer and author, Scott Kelby is presenting his 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk. These free events take place in over 900 cities around the globe and, this year, PV resident and photographer Jim Pappas has organized a photo walk in Puerto Vallarta!
Learn Vallarta's First Malecón Sculpture Walk a Resounding Success!
 Sandra Cesca
Learn Vallarta's first Malecón Sculpture Walk, which took place on June 29th, was a resounding success! These free walks will continue through the summer from 6:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday evenings as a way for Learn Vallarta to introduce themselves to the greater Puerto Vallarta community.
A Muralist's Masterpiece Tells the Story of the Mexican People
 Esmeralda Bermudez
Inside a California cultural center is an array of vibrant scenes that Mexican artist Hugo Martinez Tecoatl has been toiling on for a year.
Art-Naco: Super Hip Mexicans Get Back to Basics
 Erik Geddes
‘Naco’, a term which was once used as an insult for lower-class and uneducated Mexicans, is now being reclaimed and celebrated in a post-modern movement.
Learn Vallarta to Continue Popular Malecón Sculpture Walk
 Sandra Cesca
The popular Tuesday Malecón Sculpture Walks, begun by gallery owner Gary Thompson several years ago, will continue through the summer with Learn Vallarta while Gary is on vacation. The walks will be from 6:30-8 pm on Tuesdays beginning June 29 at The Millennia sculpture in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Planeta Indigena - A New Indigenous Awareness Center to Open in Fall of 2010 in Sayulita, Mexico
 Bonnie Metzger
This fall, the small pueblo of Sayulita Nayarit, popular for its surfing and restaurants, will also be home to Planeta Indígena - a new Indigenous Awareness Center that will focus on international indigenous cultural exchange, women's education and more.
Finally... More Fun, Hands On Photography Workshops!
 PVNN
Local professional photographer Paul Van Vleck will be facilitating two Urban Landscape Photography Workshops this month: 'Design and Texture' on June 12th and 'People and Scenes' on June 19th. Both hands-on photography workshops will be held at Cafe Bolero on the Isla Rio Cuale from 2-6 pm.
Cuban Surrealist Lam Tops Latin American Art Sale
 Walker Simon
A painting blending surrealism and a Cuban form of voodoo was the top selling work at Sotheby's Latin American art sale, setting an auction record for artist Wifredo Lam.
On (Surprisingly Quiet) Parisian Night, a Picasso and a Matisse Go Out the Window
 Doreen Carvajal
A lone hooded man who squirmed through a broken window and evaded security alarms stole five paintings by Picasso, Matisse and other artists overnight Wednesday from the Paris Museum of Modern Art in a brash theft of art valued at $114 million to $127 million.
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