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'ArteCareyes Film & Art' Festival on the Costalegre
 Banderas News Team
The ArteCareyes Film & Arts Festival will be celebrating only its third year but it is recognized as one of the most exciting cultural events in Mexico. Being held at Casas Careyes on the Costalegre Feb. 27th - March 3rd, you will not want to miss this avant-garde affair!
 Mosayko Vallarta Art Project in Jeopardy
 BanderasNews.com
With the Mosayko Vallarta art project, a 196 x 9 ft. tile and glass mural directed by local artist Natasha Moraga, now under threat of destruction by the Government, we thought this letter to the editor from life coach Dr. Judy Krings should be shared with the world.
Peter Gray Art Museum to Host 'A Celebration of Art'
 Jerry Lafferty
On Friday, February 8th, a celebration to mark the contribution of local artists to the Puerto Vallarta cultural scene will be held in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Peter Gray Museum on the campus of Centro Universitario de la Costa.
'The Inclusion Of Fantasy' Exhibit at Galeria Contempo
 Heather Wilson
Sergio Hernandez's first exhibit in 10 years will be unlike anything you've ever seen. The event will be held at the fabulous Galeria Contempo on Basilio Badillo this Friday, January 25th from 6 pm - 10 pm. It just may alter your perception of what 'art' really means.
Chalking It Up at 4th Annual Bucerías Street Festival
 RonMorgan.net
Sponsored in part by Ron Morgan Properties, this year's Bucerías Chalk Art Walk will showcase around 12 artists from all over Mexico including Durango, Puebla, Jalisco and Nayarit. They will begin their street chalk drawings Wednesday morning and continue through early Thursday.
The Gardens Are in Bloom! Photo Expo at VBG
 Stephen Clay
At 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 9th, Mike Laking’s first international solo show 'The Gardens Are in Bloom!' will open at Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The art will remain on show for the month January: Monday - Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
A Tribute to Ramón Barragán Villaseñor
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
Local painter Ramón Barragán Villaseñor recently received a poignant recognition for his career as a painter and muralist, who has been an important influence in the Puerto Vallarta art world for over 50 years.
Four Fantastic Artists at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On December 28 from 6-10 pm, during the Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle, Galleria Dante will host a cocktail reception with live music for new art exhibits by four artists. Stop by the gallery's two showrooms at Basilio Badillo #269 for a fun evening - and some fantastic art!
 PV Mural Part of Greenpeace 'Detox' Campaign
 Richard Dangler
Last weekend a new mural was brought to life in downtown Vallarta. If you walk down Morelos street, you will find a colorful skull with Greenpeace's global 'Detox' campaign legend below it. Detox is focused on exposing links between clothing brands and toxic water pollution.
Colors on Canvas PV Expo for Los Mangos Library
 Mary Ellis
Colors on Canvas PV art workshop is proud to announce our group’s first collective exhibition on Saturday, December 8th from 2–7 pm at Biblioteca Los Mangos. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase original pieces of art, while supporting Puerto Vallarta's Public Library.
Saving Mexico’s Vanishing Folk Art
 Antonio Ramblés
Mexico’s folk art is at risk of becoming an endangered species! Industrialization and urbanization – not to mention cheap Chinese knock-offs – are driving local artists to leave their villages and forsake their craft for work in the cities
New Exhibit Opens at Galleria Dante Friday
 Gena Guarniere
From 6 to 10 pm on Friday, November 23, during this week's South Side Shuffle, a cocktail reception will open the newest art exhibit, featuring the works of Jalisco artists Nino Magaña and Miguel Angel del Campo, at Puerto Vallarta's largest art gallery, Galleria Dante.
Artist Miriam Pérez Opens at Galería Contempo
 Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann
Galeria Contempo warmly invites you to meet artist Miriam Pérez and view her most recent works at an opening cocktail reception on Nov 23 from 6-10 pm, during this week's Southside Shuffle. Miriam's works in bronze, fused glass, ceramic, and more reveal a dazzling zest for life.
Peter Gray Art Museum Celebrates 10 Years
 Jerry Lafferty
Everyone is welcome to attend a grand celebration for the 10th anniversary of the Peter Gray Art Museum on the campus of Centro Universitario de la Costa. Come and enjoy complimentary light refreshments while touring our expanded art collection and new museum layout.
Puerto Vallarta Art Walk Begins its 15th Year
 BanderasNews.com
The yearly tradition of the Art Walk in Puerto Vallarta has begun again! A favorite activity among tourists and locals alike, this year marks the 15th anniversary of the annual event. The Art Walk takes place every Wednesday from 6 pm to 10 pm and runs until April 24th, 2013.
Festival I Madonnari Puerto Vallarta 2012
 Banderas News Team
Festival I Madonnari 2012 will be held in Puerto Vallarta from November 12th - 14th. This seventh edition of the already traditional and colorful fiesta of ephemeral art on pavement, is sure to dazzle the senses. You won't want to forget your camera!
Galleria Dante Season Opens November 9
 Gena Guarniere
On Friday, November 9, during the first Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle of the season, Galleria Dante will open a new painting exhibit featuring Guadalajara artists Nicolas 'Nick' Gomez and Leticia Schmidt with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
Commemorating PV's 44th Anniversary - With Art
 PVRPV
In commemoration of the 44th anniversary of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta being elevated to the status of 'city,' MOZAYKO VALLARTA proposes to create artistic pieces around the community on which selected sponsors will have the chance to place plaques bearing their logo.
Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours Resume
 Sandra Cesca
Beginning November 13th, the extremely popular free Vallarta Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour, created and conducted by Galería Pacifico owner Gary Thompson, will again be offered every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Tours start in front of the Millennium sculpture at the north end of the Malecón.
Day of the Dead Virtual Museum Exhibit
 Mexico Today
The Smithsonian Latino Center will celebrate the Day of the Dead with a three-day online event from October 31 to November 2 in the Latino Virtual Museum. The exhibit will feature ofrendas to late Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, actress Lupe Ontiveros and artist Carlos Alonzo.
Mexican Art Forms: Ajijic’s Mural Art
 Antonio Ramblés
Mexico's rich muralist tradition remain a prominent feature of Mexican public art. Murals are so commonplace in Ajijic as to be taken for granted, but they’re as much a signature part of the village’s character as spring blossoms or street vendors or views from the malecon.
'Viva Mexico' Art Expo at Galería Vallarta
 Barbara Peters
In celebration of Mexico's Independence, one of Puerto Vallarta's oldest art galleries, Galería Vallarta, will open 'Viva Mexico' - an exposition featuring works with Mexican themes by Hiram Guerrero, Pat Haley, Javier Zaragoza, Francisco Medina and Eduardo Allende - on September 14.
Frida Kahlo Exhibit at Gallerias Vallarta
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
From September 28-October 18, an innovative exhibition of Frida Kahlo's works will be on display at the Gallerias Vallarta shopping mall. Using cutting edge technology, the exhibition will recreate the atmosphere of a museum in one of Vallarta's most important commercial centers.
Mariachi School Opening in Mexico City
 Isaac Garrido
In October of 2012, the Ollin Yoliztli Cultural Center in downtown Mexico City is opening the country's first school dedicated to Mariachi music. School director Leticia Soto Flores says there is an increasing demand for instruction in the art of Mariachi.
Galleria Dante Summer News and Art Sale
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante has spent the last few months rearranging the gallery and updating their website. Now that all of the 'Spring Cleaning' is nearly complete, they are celebrating by offering discounts of up to 30% on works by some of Vallarta's favorite artists through September 30th.
Female Icons in Mexican Culture Art Expo
 The Mexico Report
Luis Abarca’s commitment to the arts and culture of his homeland has produced one of Denver's largest private collections of Mexican fine and folk art. From Sept 13-Dec 16, 2012 'La Mexicana: Female Icons in Mexican Culture' will be on display at the Arvada Center Theater Gallery.
The Loft Galeria Art Expos in Santa Barbara
 John C. Strawn
The Loft Galeria is very pleased to announce that during their annual off-season summer hiatus from the gallery in Puerto Vallarta, they will be hosting a series of Art Open Houses in Santa Barbara, California. A portion of the art sales proceeds will benefit 3 non-profit organizations.
Yellow Times Art Show a Sunny Exposition
 Laura Gelezunas
This weekend, let your feet do the walking through the 'Yellow Times' art exhibition. This minimalist and pop art show, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 15, at Club Mañana in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, features works in only yellow, white and black by 20 local artists.
Puerto Vallarta Artist Shares 'Childhood Joy'
 RonMorgan.net
Childhood Joy... that's how Puerto Vallarta artist Rodolfo Agüero describes his paintings. Inspired by every day life, his brightly colored acrylic and oil paintings can be seen at Ron Morgan Properties' office in Bucerías, and in an upcoming art show on Sunday, July 15.
Galería Coppelia Opens in El Tuito
 Leslie Korn
While there is plenty of shopping in Puerto Vallarta, there are few galleries as eclectic, affordable and as worthy of your time and inspection as Galería Coppelia in el Tuito. The many different arts and crafts items displayed there will surely find their way into your hands.
Stanley Meltzoff: Oceans and Other Worlds
 Pete Johnson
A comprehensive one-man show featuring the work of artist Stanley Meltzoff will open on June 6th at the Museum of American Illustration in New York. Over the course of 40 years, Meltzoff established a reputation for astonishing underwater realism that has never been equalled.
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