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Galleria Dante Featured in HHI Vallarta Episode
 Claire Guarniere
A few months ago, Taniel Chemsian of Timothy Real Estate Group approached Galleria Dante about participating in the filming of HGTV’S House Hunters International in Vallarta. We were honored to be involved in the project and had a great experience working with them.
Restoration Work Begins on Frida Kahlo Photography
 Peter Walker
Photos taken by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera are being repaired in a project at the La Casa Azule Museum in Mexico City. Based at Kahlo's former house, the museum has thousands of images capturing the artists' life in the first half of the 20th century.
Demetro Delivers First Miniature Burro Sculpture
 Marie Callan
Internationally famous sculptor Jim Demetro is currently working on his latest public sculpture, a life-size burro in bronze. Last week, he delivered the first of the smaller versions of the statue, titled 'Andale, Bernardo,' to part time Puerto Vallarta resident and author James R. Callan.
Sculptor Jim Demetro Makes Vallarta Dancers Shine
 James R. Callan
Salt air and blowing sand had obscured some of the beauty of the Vallarta Dancers sculpture on the Malecón. So, last Friday, internationally famous sculptor and creator, Jim Demetro, along with Xiutla Ballet director, Enrique Barrios, worked to bring back the statue's magnificence.
Colors on Canvas 'Make Way for Summer' Art Sale
 Mary Ellis
The Colors on Canvas PV artists are having a 'Make Way for Summer' art sale on Friday, June 14th from 4-7 pm, and Saturday, June 15th from 10 am to 2 pm at Sea Monkey Restaurant, Aquiles Serdan #174 at Los Muertos Beach, to raise money for the Puerto Vallarta Public Library.
El Salado Commemorates World Biodiversity Day 2013
 Banderasw News Team
On May 22nd, to commemorate World Biodiversity Day, Puerto Vallarta's protected ecological area, El Salado Estuary, will host an exhibition featuring photographs taken by participants of the 'Banderas Bay and its Natural Resources' photo contest.
The Huichol & Their Spirit Animals at Gallery Tanana
 BanderasNews.com
Sayulita's Gallery Tanana is organizing a cultural event for the whole family about Huichol art and traditions on April 21st. Come and celebrate the rich Huichol Culture that is an important part of the history of Nayarit and Jalisco. The event is completely free!
 Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours End April 16th
 Sandra Cesca
It has been another successful season for Puerto Vallarta's highly popular free Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour created and conducted by Galeria Pacifico owner Gary Thompson. The walks continue weekly through April with the final walk held on Tuesday, April 16th.
Guns Seized in Mexico Turned into Musical Instruments
 AP
Some of the illegal guns seized in Mexico are now making music. Mexican sculptor Pedro Reyes has taken the confiscated weapons and turned them into musical instruments because 'music is the opposite of weapons.' An exhibition of his work was held in London on March 26th.
Alfonso Peña Art Exhibit Opens at Galería Contempo
 Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann
Galería Contempo warmly invites you to meet contemporary artist Alfonso Peña at an opening reception for 'Encaustic & Resin,' a unique exhibition of his most recent works, to be held in their airy two-story gallery on Friday, March 22nd from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Four Artists Open New Exhibit at Ambos Galeria
 BanderasNews.com
Meet Chilean artist, Patricio Moreno Toro; California abstract artist, Elizabeth Saviano; Montana-based painter, Stephanie Barrett-Pointer; and local artist and restauranteur, Humberto Salanova Colosia at Ambos Galeria during the March 22nd Basilio Badillo Southside Shuffle.
Mexican Artist Creating 3D Art at Bangkok Festival
 LaPrensa.com
Mexican artist Juandres Vera plans to create a 'merry-go-round of goodies' at the Living Arts Festival in Bangkok, Thailand. The festival will display 3D paintings by artists from all over the world and the public will be able to take photos while 'interacting' with the art.
 Jim Demetro to Donate 'Burro' Sculpture to Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Local artist Jim Demetro is currently working on his latest public sculpture, a life-size burro in bronze, to donate to the City of Puerto Vallarta. To help fund the project, a fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 2-5 pm at Casa Isabel Restaurant and Boutique Hotel.
Legendary Artists Jacobo & Maria Angeles at Colectika
 Kevin Simpson
Colectika Ancestral Contemporary Art Gallery presents Oaxacan wood carvers, Jacobo and Maria Angeles. Don't miss this opportunity to savor these legendary artists' work which is shown in museums and galleries around the world, including the Smithsonian Native American Museum.
US Volunteers to Help Children Create Murals in Chimo
 BanderasNews.com
A group of American volunteers is traveling to Chimo, Jalisco, a small fishing village near Yelapa (just southwest of Puerto Vallarta,) to work with their school children in creating four colorful outdoor murals depicting the rich animal and plant life of the Pacific Ocean.
Abelardo Favela's Art With Attitude at Galeria Contempo
 Heather Wilson
Mirroring back to us our best selves, an Abelardo Favela painting is an attitude as much as it is a work of art. In its presence, one feels happily motivated to live optimally in the now. Don't miss the opening reception for his latest exhibition on February 22 at Galeria Contempo.
San Juan Evangelista's Renowned Clay Sculptor
 Antonio Ramblés
Maestro Martín Ibarra Morales is a clay sculptor whose work is collected worldwide. His renowned artisan father taught him his craft, and he’s most well-known for his intricately formed and painted virgins and globes. His pieces are eye-catching, beautiful, and unique.
Artists of the Museum on Display Through March 23rd
 Jerry Lafferty
A crowd estimated at more than 300 attended the opening of the newest special event at the Peter Gray Art Museum - 'Artist of the Museum.' Local artists are exhibiting more recent creations adjacent to their earlier works that are on permanent display in the building.
Meg Munro Now Showing at Galeria Contempo
 BanderasNews.com
Galeria Contempo, is delighted to announce that award-winning local watercolorist Meg Munro is now showing at the gallery. A Vallarta resident for more than 25 years, Meg has been exhibiting her work in Mexico since 1994 and has a huge international and local following.
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