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Galleria Dante

Puerto Vallarta's Largest Art Gallery

Galleria Dante, the largest and most eclectic art gallery in Puerto Vallarta, resides in an old hacienda and sculpture garden on one of the best streets in Old Town, Basilio Badillo. Owned and operated by Claire and Joe Guarniere, the gallery features artwork by more than 50 artists, ranging from museum quality masterpieces to works created by emerging artists, primarily Mexican.

The success this American-Canadian couple has achieved in Puerto Vallarta proves that amazing things can happen when you love what you do, who you do it with, and do it very well. And no one has worked harder or smarter over the years than Joe and Claire, who’ve been dedicated to an exciting shared path since marrying here in the ‘80s. Their daughter, Gena, joined forces two years ago after graduating with a BA from UBC.

The Guarniere’s passion for art was evident in their first PV business venture, Pizza Joe. Patrons constantly commented on the art decorating the gardens and walls of their restaurant. So, after enjoying 8 years as successful restaurateurs, they took out the pizza ovens and opened Galleria Dante.

This 6,000-square-foot art gallery, which celebrated its 20th year in Puerto Vallarta in 2015, specializes in original works by contemporary sculptors from all over Mexico, including Gabriel Colunga, Guillermo Gomez, Jonás Gutiérrez, Francisco Quintero, Rocio Sanchez and Meridy Volz, ranging in size from miniatures to monuments.

They also have an eclectic and interesting collection of classical, contemporary, and abstract original paintings by local, national and international artists such as Jean-Gabriel Lambert, Javier Lampreabe, Richard Baker, Rogelio Diaz, Edgar Martinez and Cherie Sibley, to name a few.

New artwork comes in on a weekly basis, so even if you have visited Galleria Dante in the past, it is always worth a second look.

Open Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, Galeria 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 galleriadante2(at)gmail.com. To see some of the art work on display at Galleria Dante, visit GalleriaDante.com.

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Meet the Artist Night at Galleria Dante, March 10th

Galleria Dante invites you to stop by on Friday, March 10th, from 6 to 9 pm to meet the artists in attendance. While you are there, be sure to check out Di Vino Dante, a chic wine and tapas bar overlooking the gallery’s sculpture garden that serves creative cuisine and cocktails.

Gil Gevins Book Signing at Galleria Dante’s Meet the Artist Night

Galleria Dante invites you to stop by on Friday, February 24th, from 6 to 9 pm to meet the artists – there are usually 10-12 in attendance - and author Gil Gevins, named 'Jalisco's Funniest Human Being', will be there signing his newest book, 'KAH'.

Galleria Dante and Di Vino Dante Restaurant – a Story of Success

Since 1995, Claire Guarniere has grown Galleria Dante to be one of the largest fine art galleries in Puerto Vallarta, with six exhibition rooms, two gardens, three floors and more than 5,000 pieces of art. In 2013, her daughter, Gena, opened Di Vino Dante, a chic wine and tapas bar overlooking the gallery’s sculpture garden.

Meet the Artist Night at Galleria Dante, February 10th

Galleria Dante invites you to stop by on Friday, February 10th, from 6 to 9 pm to meet the artists - there are usually 10-12 in attendance. While you are there, be sure to check out Di Vino Dante, a chic wine and tapas bar overlooking the gallery’s sculpture garden that serves creative cuisine and cocktails.

Sale of Artwork by Carlina Cisneros at Galleria Dante

Selected art works by Guadalajara artist Carlina Cisneros are now on sale at Galleria Dante, the largest and most eclectic art gallery in Puerto Vallarta. The warmth and feeling of well-being that her paintings transmit and the different color ranges she uses are some of the characteristics that define her artistic work.

Sale of Artwork by Ignacio Guerrero at Galleria Dante

Selected art works by Guadalajara artist Ignacio Guerrero are now on sale at Galleria Dante, the largest and most eclectic art gallery in Puerto Vallarta. His work, which is surrealist in quality, has been exhibited more than 100 times in Mexico and abroad, in places as distant as Portugal, Italy, Australia and New York.

Meet the Artist Night at Galleria Dante, January 13th

Galleria Dante invites you to stop by on Friday, January 13th, from 6 to 9 pm to meet the artists – there are usually 10-12 in attendance. This is the first Open House of the New Year, and everyone is excited as Puerto Vallarta’s largest art gallery is receiving new works weekly from over 60 artists.

December 16th is Meet the Artist Night at Galleria Dante

Galleria Dante invites you to stop by on Friday, December 16th, from 6 to 9 pm to meet the artists - more than 10 will be in attendance. While you are there, be sure to check out Di Vino Dante, a chic wine and tapas bar overlooking the gallery’s sculpture garden that serves creative cuisine and cocktails.

Meet the Artists, New Staff, at Galleria & Di Vino Dante

Galleria Dante will celebrate their 28th season in Puerto Vallarta, and Di Vino Dante will be celebrating their 9th, on Friday, November 25. The gallery will be open for cocktails from 6-9 pm. There will be approximately 10 artists in attendance, stop by to meet and mingle with them, and check out both of Dante's renovated spaces.

Galleria Dante Vallarta Sept News

September news from Galleria Dante, the largest and most eclectic art gallery in Puerto Vallarta, and Di Vino Dante, a chic wine and tapas bar overlooking the gallery's sculpture garden. Read all about the gallery and restaurant's newly renovated spaces, new hours and more.