Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Galleria Dante and its in-house dining venues are welcoming the 2026–2027 season with artist demonstrations, hands-on workshops, refreshed menus, and the return of popular dining experiences in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone.
Known as Puerto Vallarta’s largest and most eclectic art gallery, Galleria Dante has represented more than 60 artists over its more than 30 years in business. The family-run gallery is once again opening its doors to art lovers and collectors, with a full calendar of events planned for the months ahead.
A highlight of the season will be the return of Galleria Dante’s Meet the Artists Nights, held in conjunction with the South Side Shuffle. Beginning Friday, October 30, 2026, the biweekly event invites visitors to meet artists, watch them work, and learn more about the creative process behind their paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces.
Meet the Artists Nights will run from 6 to 9 pm on selected Fridays through April 16, 2027. The season opens with Ricardo Sanchez presenting a collection of watercolors inspired by Día de Muertos. On February 19, Israel Zepeda will be featured with painting and sculpture. Additional artists will participate throughout the season, offering visitors opportunities to ask questions, explore different techniques, and discover new work.
In addition, Ricardo Sanchez will offer a series of drawing and watercolor workshops this season. Classes run from from 11 am to 4 pm and cost 1,500 pesos each, with all materials provided. Topics range from perspective and composition to painting people, animals, architecture, and Día de Muertos themes.
The scheduled workshops are:
December 15: Drawing with Perspective
December 17: Introduction to Watercolor
February 16: Drawing and Composition
February 18: Watercolor: Humans and Animals
March 16: Watercolor: Los Muertos
March 18: Watercolor: Architecture
Detailed class descriptions are available at ricardosanchez.art/events or at Galleria Dante.
Another opportunity for aspiring artists and animal lovers arrives January 20–22, when Cheris Sibley will lead a three-day Paint Your Pet workshop from 9:30 am to 3 pm. The workshop costs 8,000 pesos with materials or 6,500 pesos without them. For information and reservations, call 1-250-801-1791 or email c.sibley2026(at)yahoo.com.
Meanwhile, the restaurants are also welcoming the new season with changes of their own.
Di Vino Dante Wine and Tapas Bar has reopened following extensive work and menu experimentation. Guests can look forward to new food and cocktail selections, along with new members of the restaurant team. The bar is now open Monday through Saturday from 3:00 to 11:00 pm.
Brunch is also returning to Di Vino Dante, with service expected to begin November 2. Planned hours are 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Saturday, giving guests another reason to visit the gallery and restaurant throughout the day.
Looking ahead to December, Pizza Joe 2.0 is expected to reopen on the rooftop, bringing additional menu offerings to the venue’s dining options.
Together, Galleria Dante, Di Vino Dante, and Pizza Joe reflect a long-running family business that combines art, food, and hospitality in the heart of the Romantic Zone. As the new season gets underway, visitors can browse the gallery’s collection, meet the artists behind the work, enjoy a meal or cocktail, and find something new to take home. The gallery also offers worldwide insured shipping for collectors purchasing art to send abroad.
Open Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, Galleria Dante is located at Basilio Badillo #269 in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. For more information, call (322) 222-2477, or send an email to info(at)galleriadante.com.
