The stunning and hugely popular seaside town of Puerto Vallarta is not only one of Mexico’s biggest tourist hotspots, but also the proud home of one of the best and most lively art scenes in the country. This is a city of art galleries and public sculpture where you can find just about anything; the downtown district is home to galleries as unique as the works they display.
Whether you consider yourself to be a serious collector, or you just enjoy and appreciate art, you can be sure that you’ll find something you really enjoy in one of the galleries here, and we know that you’ll love the Art Walk. Here are some of the arty highlights of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:
Peyote People
The Peyote People gallery is a truly unique place filled with one-of-a-kind colorful Mexican folk and colonial artworks ranging from yarn art to intricate beaded works, and wooden carvings from Oaxaca.
Galeria Uno
The first gallery in Puerto Vallarta (hence the name), Galeria Uno is a cornerstone of the Puerto Vallarta art scene, and is the place to be if you enjoy artworks of all kinds which are vibrant and colorful. Galeria Uno has paintings in styles from abstract to modern.
Omar Alonzo
The sleek and sophisticated design of Omar Alonzo provides the perfect backdrop for the many different exhibits which it features. Often these are based around photography or sculpture.
OPC
OPC is short for Oficina de Proyectos Culturales (Office for Cultural Projects), and the OPC is so much more than just a gallery. The OPC is a non-profit organization centred on the advancement of cultural programs and local artists in Puerto Vallarta.
Ro’Wo Gallery
This is a truly inspiring gallery which is full of unique pieces of hand-crafted art from Mexican artisans. Furniture, jewellery, and gifts can all be found here.
Art Walk
The Puerto Vallarta Art Walk is rightfully famous as it is very popular, and somewhat of a unique event. This seasonal event will take place weekly, this year, from the 26th of October to May 31st of 2017. This event brings together some of the best local artists and gallery owners alongside locals, serious collectors, and tourists who love art for an evening of exploration and merriness in the Centro Historico. If you have ever wanted to ask artists questions about their works, this is the time to do so.
There are several galleries which will be participating in this years Art Walks, and collectively they showcase a diverse and intriguing range of artworks and styles. There is sure to be something you will find interesting and pleasing.
So, the next time you find yourself in Puerto Vallarta be sure to avail yourself of its wonderful art scene.
