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Puerto Vallarta Art Galleries A good number of fine art galleries in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico showcase many different kinds of indigenous art as well as many works by contemporary Mexican national and local artists, painters and sculptors, including expatriates. The Puerto Vallarta art gallery scene is quite active especially from November through April when the art galleries have occasional cocktail party inaugurations for individual and collective artist exhibitions. There are now some 30 galleries and art stores in town. There is also a large amount of quality public artwork to be seen, especially on the downtown Puerto Vallarta malecon with its many sculptures and statues. Listed here are most of the best known Puerto Vallarta art galleries with a number of others thrown in for good measure. Please call the individual arts gallery for further details. Also see below on the new Puerto Vallarta Theater and for info on the weekly Puerto Vallarta Art Walk. These are among the main cultural attractions in Puerto Vallarta. Gay owned art stores and galleries that I know of are marked with ** Artesanias Flores - South Side/Zona Romantica - 282 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel: 223-0773 Puerto Vallarta huichol art, handicrafts and jewelry at reasonable prices. A family-owned local PV business for over 25 years, with many small unique objects that make good presents. Workshops have been sometimes available for small groups to learn more about Huichol arts & crafts and culture.  Mon-Sat, 10:30am-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm Artesanias Watakame - Central/Downtown - 327 Libertad.  Tel: 223-0773 A large selection of Huichol arts: yarn paintings, prayer bowls, masks and beaded sculptures of such revered animal figures as deer, iguanas, turtles and tigers. The owners of this Puerto Vallarta art store have extensive knowledge of arte Huichol indian art and culture. One of the best stores for indigenous native handicrafts or artesanias.  Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-3pm. Art Gallery Millan - Central - 230 Leona Vicario.  Tel: 044-322-137-3519 A variety of contemporary artwork in sculpture, painting and mixed texture. National and international artists such as Beatriz Aguirre, Benito Arciniegas, Dario Nunez, Lucia Polanco and Federico Rivera. Since 2003.  Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm and 5pm-10pm Contempo Galeria - South Side/Old Town - 252 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-1925  ** Newest art gallery in town, with very contemporary Puerto Vallarta artwork, paintings and bronze statues. Representing well-known and avant-garde Mexican artists such as Cecilia Garcia Amaro, Marilo Carral, Jesus Cantu, Abelardo Favela, Irma Griza, and Lucille Wong. An impressive and excellent collection on two levels. Contempo Gallery is located across Basilio Badillo from the Galleria Dante at the corner of Ignacio Vallarta street. Same owner and location as the old Adobe cafe. Friendly and knowledgeable service with owner Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann, who worked at the Dante gallery for 5 years.  Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm. Dante Gallery - South Side - 269 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 222-2477, 044-322-229-6648 The Galleria Dante specializes in original works by contemporary sculptors and recasts of well known bronze statues as well as quite a large collection of paintings. More than 55 artists from all over Mexico including Gabriel Colunga, Rogelio Diaz, Guillermo Gomez, Jonás Gutiérrez, Francisco Quintero, Juana Cortez Salazar, Rocio Sanchez and Meridy Volz. An eclectic and interesting collection by owners Claire and Joe Guarniere. Includes a painting and sculpture garden and fountains. In my estimation among the most vibrant and best of all Puerto Vallarta art galleries. Dante gallery opening night showings during the winter months, 6pm-10pm. Closed off-season summer months May-Sept and by appointment only; Vonage: 269-282-8926.  Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Galeria Corsica - Central - 230 Leona Vicario and 735 Guadalupe Sanchez, Tel: 223-1821, 222-9260  ** Contemporary fine Mexican art exclusively, with paintings, sculpture and art objects. Representing such artists as Yanira Bustamante, Rocio Caballero, Ada Colorina, Jorge Marin, Paloma Torres, Xavier Esqueda and Ulices Licea. Founded by partners Jean Pierre Renucci and Jose A. Villavicencio in 2001 and "dedicated to the promotion of contemporary Mexican artists". Galeria Corsica galleries also in Mexico City and Los Cabos.  Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm and 5pm-11pm.

Galeria Indigena - Central - 628 Juarez.  Tel: 223-0800, 222-3007
PV art store with an extensive collection from various indigenous cultures of Mexico: dance and ceremonial masks, handcrafted Oaxacan black clay pottery by Zapotec indians, unique Day of the Dead items in ceramic and paper mache, sacred Huichol Indian bead and yarn work, hand blown glass, Nahua Indian lacquer art from Guerrero, religious arts and figures, majolica pottery from Tlaxcala and talavera ceramic pieces from Puebla with some 800 designs, Mata Ortiz pottery, as well as extraordinary bark paper etchings by internationally-known Nahua artist Nicolas de Jesus. Galeria Indigena is one of my personal favorites for gifts.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 11am-3pm.

Galeria de Ollas - Downtown/el Centro - 176 Corona.  Tel: 223-1045
Beautiful Mexican pottery from the village of Mata Ortiz in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico (see two photos at page bottom) made in the same manner as the inhabitants of the ancient city of Paquime 500 years ago. These beautiful polychrome ceramics with their meticulously crafted designs reflect much of the pre-Columbian culture’s mythology, with modern designs and style, and Galeria de Ollas has a great selection, some of the best in town.  Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm and 4pm-7pm; Sat 10am-2pm.

Galeria Omar Alonso - Central - 249 Leona Vicario.  Tel: 222-5587  **
This gay-owned Puerto Vallarta art gallery has mainly dedicated its space to antique and contemporary photography, engraving and sculpture. Photos and pieces have been displayed by artists such as Anderson & Low, Flor Garduño, Gabriel Figueroa, Michal Macku, Rodrigo Moya, and Luis Gonzalez Palma from Guatemala, one of the most successful Latin American photographers today. Galeria Omar Alonso is across the street from restaurant Cafe des Artistes.  Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm.

Galeria Pacifico - Downtown - 174 Aldama, 2nd floor.  Tel: 222-1982
One of the leading Puerto Vallarta art galleries since 1987. Mexican art with an emphasis on local painters such as Marco Alvarez, Hugo Barajas, Alfredo Langarica, Rita Torlen and sculptor Ramiz Barquet (1920-2010), whose splendid work "Nostalgia" is one of the main pieces on the malecon. Another Barquet statue, "El Pescador" (the fisherman), can be found in the little square on Insurgentes Street near the main Puerto Vallarta municipal/flea market. Galeria Pacifico is recommended by Frommer's and Fodor's guides to Mexico as among the best art galleries in Mexico. Sculpture, paintings, graphics and posters. Respected owner Gary Thompson. See below for details about the walking art tour of the malecon sponsored by the Pacifico gallery.  Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm.

Galeria Uno - Central - 561 Morelos.  Tel: 222-0908
Now with over 38 years at the same downtown location, Galeria Uno is the oldest Puerto Vallarta art gallery. Showcasing art work by over 40 Mexican and international artists such as Manuel Adria, Alejandro Colunga, Francisco Curiel, Alberto Fregoso, Raymundo Gonzalez, Stefan Lokos, Luz Elena Moreno and Jesus Lopez Vega to name just a few. An eclectic and fine collection of paintings, graphics and sculptures; one of the best and most interesting galleries in Puerto Vallarta. Since 1971.  Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm.

Galeria Vallarta - Central - 187 Guerrero.  Tel: 222-5125
Galeria Vallarta was established in Puerto Vallarta in 1989 and has presented fine art from talented Mexican and international artists such as Agustin Castillo, Ezequiel Esparza, Leticia Farias, Ruben Garcia, Victor Gutierrez, Steven King, Claudia Nery, Claudia Pereznales and Luis Valentin. The gallery offers art in many forms including sculptures in bronze, ceramic, wood and mixed media, collectible masks, lithographs, unique designer jewelry, serigraphs, prints on canvas, giclees, handcrafts, antiques and wall decor. Owner Barbara Peters.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.

Miralo - el Centro/Downtown - 236-A Iturbide at Juarez street.   Tel: 221-6810  **
Artist Rodolfo Rojas Hernandez (picture left) showcases his mosaic art created with stained glass. Miralo ('look at it') also has alba talavera, ceramics, decorative wood boxes, fused glass art, as well as other hand painted and unique one-of-a-kind gifts.  Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-3pm

Olinala Gallery - South Side/Romantic Zone - 274 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel: 222-4995, 044-322-121-3576
Opened in 1978, Olinala is the most established and oldest folk art gallery in PV. A collection of ceremonial dance masks, carvings and other indigenous creations, mostly from the southern states of Michoacan and Guerrero. Over the years Olinala has had high ratings in respected travel guide books such as Frommers and Fodors.  Mon-Fri, 10:30am-3:30pm.

Patti Gallardo Eclectic Art - South Side - 250 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 222-5712  **
Art gallery with sculptures and paintings, and interior design. During her early years in the city, she was primarily known for her line of hand painted clothing, colorful pieces depicting whimsical women, animals and still life. Patti Gallardo has lived in Puerto Vallarta since 1980.  Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm and 5pm-10pm

Peyote People - Centro - 222 Juarez.  Tel: 222-6268, 222-2302
Fine selections of Huichol yarn paintings and the bead art of these indigenous peoples of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Western Mexico. Peyote People is a fair trade co-operative gallery/museum based in Puerto Vallarta that provides most of the carvings to the artists, as well as new iridescent glass beads that are imported exclusively into Mexico for their craftsmen to use in their ethnic folk art and crafts. Visit Peyote People - Huichol Indian Folk Art for a look into the people, culture and the Huichol Indian ceremonial cycle. This page at Mexconnect Huichol culture, symbolism, art has very extensive info and links. Peyote People features such artists as Santos Bautista, Hilaria Chavez Carrillo, Luis Castro, Santos Daniel Carrillo Jimenez (see photo left), Mario Moreno, Neikame (Jose Carrillo Morales), and Luis Ruiz Ramirez. Friendly service with Kevin Simpson.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat and Sun, 10am-6pm.

Sergio Bustamante Gallery - Downtown - 275 Juarez.  Phone: 223-1405, 222-8321  **
Modern sculpture and original jewelry by one of Mexico's most famous living sculptors. Life-size animals done in bronze, ceramic and paper mache. Since 1975. Bustamante has several large public art sculptures on the Puerto Vallarta malecon. Also with art galleries located in Mexico City, Cancun, los Cabos and Guadalajara.  Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm.

Briefly, here are quite a good number of the other art stores and Puerto Vallarta art galleries:

Ambos Galeria - South Side - 261 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-3520
New art gallery on Vallarta's famed Restaurant Row. Ambos Galeria de Arte y Artifactos is located where Los Pibes restaurant was years ago, so it has plenty of room for contemporary painting, assemblage, collage and sculpture. An upstairs space is planned for the exhibition for traditional Latin American ceramics, masks, retablos, sculptures and textiles. Owners Laura and Jack Barrett.  Tues-Sat, 11am-2pm and 4pm-7pm

Ana Romo Art Gallery - Central - 803-A Guadalupe Sanchez.  Tel: 223-5666
Original pieces from wall art to copper tables.  Mon-Sat, 11am-9pm

Art by Design Gallery - Plaza Las Juntas Design Center - 5415 Highway to Tepic, Local #20.  Tel: 290-3189, 290-3197
Latin American contemporary figurative art from such states as Veracruz, Nayarit, Oaxaca and Mexico City. Sculptures in bronze and resins as well. Deborah Acosta owner.  Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-4pm

Arte 550 - Downtown - 550 Hidalgo at Corona.  Telefono: 222-7365, 044-322-146-4222
Gallery and studio of Patricia Gawle and Kathleen Carrillo. Combining art workshops, classes, adventures and excursions. Offers week-long and 3-day workshops-retreats in clay sculpture, also mask making, hand-painted tile classes, and field trips to El Tuito. Arte 550 - Puerto Vallarta. Tues-Sat, 11am-2pm and 6pm-9pm

Arte Popular Mexicano - Central - 285 Libertad.  Tel 222-6960
Pre-Columbian art, unique ceramic pieces, folk art and paintings.  Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm

Caballito del Mar Galeria - Central - 162 Aldama.  Tel: 113-0363, 044-322-129-5209
Collection of Mexican crafts, antique and vintage jewelry, textiles and ceramics. Artisans include Hector Aguilar, Elena Felix, Enrique Ledesma, Hilario Alejos Madrigal and Margot de Taxco.  Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-2pm

Colectika - el Centro/Downtown - 852 Guadalupe Sanchez at Allende.  Tel: 222-1007
A new Mexico folk art gallery from Kevin Simpson and the folks at Peyote People for the newer generation of artists including Jacobo and Maria Angeles, Julia Fuentes, J. Juan Melchor and Demetrio Aguilar.  Weds-Mon, Noon-8pm

Cuale River Museum - Rio Cuale Island, West end.  Tel: 222-1007
On the Cuale River island is this small museum which traces the pre-Hispanic cultural history and art of this part of western Mexico from as far back as 5000 BC. The museum showcases some of the pottery and other objects found at the Ixtapa Archeological Zone along the Ameca River. Check out Eduardo's piece on the Puerto Vallarta Museum del Cuale. No pets, food or pictures. Free.  Tues-Sat, 9am-2pm and 3pm-6pm

Galeria 8 y mas - Downtown - 176 Corona.  Tel: 223-9700
Modern Mexican painting with works by Enrique Monraz, Karla Rueda, Jose Luis Malo, Ricardo Ramirez and others. Representing some 45 Puerto Vallarta and national Mexican artists.  Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm

Galeria Alpacora - South Side/Romantic Zone - 232 Ignacio Vallarta.  Tel: 222-4179
Art store with a wide selection of arts & crafts, baskets, Alpaca clothing, jewelry, altarpieces, gourds, sculptures, wall hangings, exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, textiles and mirrors. Most items are meticulously handcrafted in small workshops or by individual artists.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-1pm

Galeria A.L. Arte Latinoamericano - el Centro - 155 Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez.  Tel: 222-4406
Now closed. Original works by Puerto Vallarta artists Marta Gilbert, Celeste Acevedo, Jose Guerrero, Yolanda Marroquin, Eduardo Mejorada, and Dolores Romero. The A. L. Gallery features contemporary painting, sculpture and a wide range of posters, lithographs and monotypes on two floors of exhibition space. Since 1998.  Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm

Galeria Colibri - Central - 190 Aldama.  Tel: 222-1383, 223-1390
Hand chosen folk art from all over Mexico, Ken Edwards stoneware, ceramic tile and murals, catrinas, piñas, alebriges, Zapotec rugs, textiles, milagria, jewelry, original art & craft of Marianne Menditto, Maestro Juan Vasquez Corona and others, antiques and pieces from their personal collections. Specialists in architectural, tile design & installation.  Mon-Sat, Noon-7pm

Galeria Corona - Central - 164 Corona.  Tel: 222-4210
Now closed. Offering wide ranging works from a variety of contemporary artists from Mexico City, Michoacan and Jalisco. Artists include painters  Rubén Chuela, Hector Ponce, Paloma Rdz. Prendes and Maritza Sanipatin as well as sculptors Felipe Castaneda, Maria Gomez and Arturo Macias.  Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm and 5pm-8pm; Sat 11am-3pm

Galeria Flores - North Side/Colonia Olimpica - 305 Ave. Francisco Villa and Coffee Cup - Marina Vallarta - Club de Tenis Puerta del Sol 14-A .  Tel: 223-4209, 221-2517
Featuring work by such Puerto Vallarta artists as Sara Garcia, Amador Montes, Octavio Ocampo, Cecilio Sanchez and Ian Sanchez. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-3pm

Galeria Internacional - Marina Vallarta - Locale #8, Marina Las Palmas 1.  Tel: 221-0267
International art, sculpture and decor. Unusual items from all over Africa.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm.

Galeria Nativa - South Side - 268-B Francisco Madero.
Authentic native Indian art: hand painted gourds, ceremonial and contemporary masks, figures, Huichol indian art.

Galeria Rodo Padilla - Downtown - 178 Mina.  Phone: 222-5984
Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm and 4pm-7pm; Sat, 11am-3pm

Galeria Sol y Luna - Downtown/el Centro - 155-A Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez.  Tel: 113-0475  **
Now closed. Paintings and sculptures by international artists such as Lena Bartula, Don Quade, Randy Cooper, Lorenzo Bruderer and Roberto Lopez Ramirez. Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm and Fri, 10am-10pm

Galeria Whitlow - Centro - 233 Leona Vicario.  Tel: 222-8091, 044-322-126-8754
Operated by a semi-retired couple, so better to call for appointment beforehand.  Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm.

Galerie des Artistes - Central - 248 Leona Vicario.  Tel: 113-0265, 223-0006
Decorative items, art and antiques. Diego Rivera, Rafael Coronel, Feliciano Bejar and Evelyn Boren among other modern artists. Located across the street from the famed Puerto Vallarta restaurant Cafe des Artistes.  Mon-Sat, 4pm-9pm

Genius of Paco Gallery and Museum - South Side/Romantic Zone - 512 Venustiano Carranza.  Tel: 222-8168
New York and Puerto Vallarta based artist Frank "Paco" Rudin's gallery and museum with one main purpose being to document the distinctive Puerto Vallarta "Naif" style. There is also a recently acquired collection of photos by Hugo Brehme and Agustín Víctor Casasola who documented the 1910 Mexican revolution. Artists include Ramón Barragan, Ada Colorina, Edgar Martínez, Javier Niño and others. There is also a sculpture garden for music and performances.  Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11am-2pm

Historical Naval Museum - Downtown - 4 Zaragoza.  Tel: 223-5357
Operated by the Government of Mexico since November 2006 this is one of only 4 such Navy museums in the country that presents the nation's maritime history. The Historical Naval Museum features cartography, navigation instruments and charts, images, and scale models. Free guided tours, audio-visual hall, gift shop and cafeteria upstairs. Located adjacent to the Los Arcos Amphitheater near the Puerto Vallarta downtown main plaza. No charge, free.  Tues-Fri, 9am-7:30pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-7:30pm

Lacandonia Jewelry - South Side - 317 Basilio Badillo at Constitucion street.  Tel: 113-0004, 044-322-229-6897, 044-322-177-1436
Many exclusively and exquisitely handmade pieces of jewelry by applying some of the same techniques used 1,300 years ago. Many of these designs are inspired by pre-Hispanic cultures such as Mayan, Aztec and Zapoteca. Two friendly local artisans at the Lacandonia workshop. Some prehistoric jewelry designs, original arrows elaborated by lacandons, rustical toys and shamanic liquid.  Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm

Lucy's Cucu Cabana - South Side/Zona Romantica - 295 Basilio Badillo.  Telefono: 222-1220
Unique Mexican folk-art including items like hand-crafted Oaxacan pieces, wool rugs and also talavera ceramics, which they often purchase on their journeys around Mexico during the summer. Co-owner Gil Gevins, Lucy's husband, is the author of hilarious books of Vallarta misadventures entitled "Puerto Vallarta on Forty-Nine Brain Cells a Day" and "Refried Beans", which you can purchase at the shop.  Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm

Manuel Lepe Museum - South Side - Jacarandas at Francisca Rodriguez.  Tel: 222-4255
The house where famed Puerto Vallarta painter Manuel Lepe, 1936-1984, lived (see photo of his art at left) now showcases some of his fine works, as well as photographs and reviews. Guided tours of Lepe's workshop now preserved as a Puerto Vallarta museum and gallery are offered by appointment. Also providing cultural workshops and painting for children. Info at manuellepe.com. 100 pesos admission.  Mon-Fri, Noon-7pm

Mata Ortiz Art Gallery - PV Airport Duty-free Shop Locale 78-A.  Tel: 221-0467
Enchanting and splendid Mexican pottery from the village of Mata Ortiz at the Puerto Vallarta airport duty-free area.  Daily, 9am-7pm

Niuweme Gallery - Downtown - 190 Guerrero.  Tel: 222-3419
Specializes in huichol art, native indigenous huichol yarn and bead art, jewelry, yarn paintings, wood carved sculptures and ceramics. Owned and operated by a Huichol indian family.  Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm

Puerco Azul Gallery - South Side - 325 Constitucion at V. Carranza.  Tel: 222-8647
An eclectic, whimsical and colorful selection of artwork, ceramics, folk-art, jewelry, textiles and home accessories some of it created by owner Lee Chapman aka Lencho who has illustrated a number of children's books, a few co-written with his wife Nancy.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm

T. Fuller Fine Art - Downtown - 169 Corona.  Tel: 222-2626  **
Now closed.

The Loft Galeria - Central - 176-A Corona, upstairs.  Tel: 222-6353
Unique art works at the Loft Gallery by Carmen Alarcon, Javier Arevalo, Marianela de la Hoz, Rodolfo Morales, Norma Pardo, Fernando Sandoval, Francisco Toledo and many other fine artists. Painting, sculpture, photography and works on paper by emerging, mid-career and recognized masters of The Americas. Established by Ruben Cham and John Strawn. The Loft Galleria.  Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm; Sat, 11am-3pm

Travel Note: Unfortunately the Great Recession has not been kind to some of Puerto Vallarta's art galleries, as the Jalisco Institute of Handicrafts, Galeria A.L. Arte Latinoamericano (which has been around since 1998), Galeria Corona, gay-owned galleries T. Fuller Fine Art and Galeria Sol y Luna, among others, have had to close their doors this past year. A few new ones including Colectika, Contempo Galleria and Galeria Rodo Padilla have come along to add to the active and lively art scene in Puerto Vallarta. The information noted in the Gay Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide was considered accurate when posted but changes can and do occur, so you may want to confirm details directly with the businesses in question before planning your time out and around town.

Art Studios/Individual Artists

Ada Colorina Studio & Art Gallery - Colonia Paso Ancho - 242 Felipe Angeles.  Telephone: 222-1994
On the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta in the Paso Ancho neighborhood up the Cuale River. Colorful works by Puerto Vallarta artist Ada Colorina.  Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm

Pat Henry -  La Cruz de Huanacaxtle - #6 Las Glorias.  Tel: 329-295-5289
Please call for an appointment.

Angeline Kyba Studio - Gringo Gulch - 635 Cuauhtemoc street.  Tel: 222-4238
Puerto Vallarta painter Angeline Kyba has her studio-gallery open to visitors Oct 1-May 1 from Mon-Fri, Noon-5pm, and during the summer May-Sept by appointment only.

Jose Marca Taller/Studio & Gallery - South Side - 326 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel: 222-3748
Artist Jose Marca has lived in the city since 1971.  Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm

Meg Munro Studio - Colonia 5 de Diciembre - 1225 Ecuador.  Tel: 223-1142
You can call for your private viewing of Puerto Vallarta artist Meg Munro at her studio. Weds, 10am-7pm

Wade Sabat - Central/5 de Diciembre - 1565 Puerto Rico.  Tel: 223-0446
Open by appointment.

Special Notes - Puerto Vallarta Art and Puerto Vallarta Culture & Cultural Attractions

Art Walk Puerto Vallarta Downtown 2011-2012
The ever-popular Old Town Art Walk this year has some 9-10 participating Puerto Vallarta art galleries which host complimentary cocktail receptions and expositions on Wednesday nights from 6pm-10pm during the high season winter months starting this year October 26, 2011 until May 30, 2012. People wander from gallery to gallery in search of art, conversation and the perfect glass of wine, certainly a good way to meet some Puerto Vallarta artists, see some good art, have an interesting evening and perhaps make new friends. Galleries participating this year are Ana Romo Art Gallery, Arte 550, Colectika, Corsica Galeria de Arte I and II, Galeria Caballito del Mar, Galeria de Ollas, Galeria Uno, Pacifico Gallery, and The Loft Galeria. Look for a map at your hotel or in participating galleries. Main info here for this important city cultural activity: Puerto Vallarta Art Walk and here for their Art Walk Map. Another good local source for general information on Puerto Vallarta Art Galleries.

Cuale Cultural Center
Located at the east end of the Cuale River Island, past Le Bistro restaurant and the statue of John Huston and among many big beautiful trees is the rather secluded Puerto Vallarta Cuale Cultural and Art Center, where popular daily artistic activities include sculpture, painting and music lessons, storytelling and modern dance workshops. Apparently there are also 3 city groups open to the general public: theater, choir and dance. Tel: 113-0107, 223-0095

Walking Art Tour of the Puerto Vallarta Malecon
Galeria Pacifico sponsors a Public Sculpture Walking Tour that starts at 9:30am every Tuesday at the Millennium sculpture near the Hotel Rosita at the north end of the PV Malecon. You might be able to meet some of the sculptors of the statues and hear them speak about their work along the mile long malecon. Galeria Pacifico owner Gary Thompson acts as your guide and talks about the present local art scene. The Walking Art Tour every Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30am, starting Nov 15 through April. Free, no reservation. For further information call the Puerto Vallarta Pacifico Gallery, Tel: 222-1982

Ports of Art/Foundacion Aire Fresco/Fresh Air Foundation - Puerto Vallarta
Located within the Puerto Vallarta International Airport in the departure terminal, Ports of Art was created to provide opportunities for artists to display their work in an open venue, to contribute towards the visual enhancement of public spaces and to raise funds for the Fundación Aire Fresco. Since 2008, the Fresh Air Foundation has helped hundreds of youngsters and young people in attending day and summer camps with programs in the arts, language, ecology and physical education. Further details at Ports of Art

Puerto Vallarta Artists Open Studios
As Alex Gomez reported in the PV Scene Puerto Vallarta Artists Open Studios, from Dec 2009 through March 2010 a dozen Puerto Vallarta artists were allowing guests to visit them in their studios so they can be observed working at their art. Artists include Fernando Sánchez, Ada Colorina, Rogelio Diaz, Angeline Kyba and Irere Topete. Open studios from 10am-10pm on: Dec 19-20, Jan 16-17, Feb 20-21 and Mar 20-21, 2010.

Puerto Vallarta Theater/Teatro Vallarta - 5 de Diciembre/Downtown - 184 Uruguay.  Tel: 222-4475, 222-4517, 224-8716
Theater Vallarta recently opened this past March 2010. The auditorium of the Puerto Vallarta performing arts center has a seating capacity of around 960 people and has/will put on mainstream and avant-garde productions and presentations by Fandango, Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Get Back! Beatlemania, Presidance, Don Quixote by the Bolshoi Ballet, 3 Tenors, Bajo Cero, Jesus Christ Superstar, European Cabaret and a variety of other cultural activities. An offshoot of the Puerto Vallarta Theater will be a non-profit school which will promote art, dance, music and culture among children through its Fandango Foundation. Located directly across from Ley supermarket, between Avenida Mexico and Peru street. Tickets are available at the box office: Mon and Tues, 11am-7pm and Weds to Sun, 11am-9pm. For further information visit Puerto Vallarta Theater/Teatro Vallarta
 

Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet - November 10-20, 2011
The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet in November features the culinary talents of local chefs of PV and Nayarit state, as well as some guest chefs from internationally acclaimed restaurants and hotels. Highlights of the Festival include cooking classes, cheese seminars, tequila madness night and the Gourmet brunch at Café des Artistes. Participating Puerto Vallarta restaurants include Coco Tropical, El Tomatillo, Kaiser Maximilian, La Palapa, Le Kliff, Porto Bello, the River Cafe, Trio and some 15 or so other restaurants and PV hotels (including CasaMagna Marriott, Fiesta Americana Hotel, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center, Velas Vallarta Hotel, and Westin Resort & Spa, to name a few). Tel: 222-2247

Puerto Vallarta Film Festival of the Americas - December 2-6, 2009 and 2010
Now Discontinued. The Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival event brought together filmmakers of divergent styles and subjects who face remarkably similar obstacles to the production and distribution of their films. At its core, the Festival hoped to create a forum where these films and filmmakers can come together and share their art, ideas and cultures. An annual event for several years. Tel: 297-1605 and 297-1947