Art and Culture in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is an increasingly important destination for art aficionados from around the world. Its Centro Historico is the perfect backdrop to inspire art lovers, and the vibrant art scene is reflected in the wealth of galleries, public sculptures and cultural festivals the city offers throughout the year.
The Centro Histórico, with its cobblestone streets, is the home of the ArtWalk. The purpose of ArtWalk is to provide a pleasant atmosphere for art collectors, art patrons, local residents and interested visitors to discover the great variety and exceptional quality of art available in Puerto Vallarta. In addition, ArtWalk is a chance to meet exhibiting artists, to make new acquaintances and to encounter old friends.
The ArtWalk season begins each year the last Wednesday of October and ends the last Wednesday of May with 14 participating galleries that offer exhibition/cocktails every Wednesday from 6 until 10 p.m. Because all the galleries associated with ArtWalk are located in Centro Histórico, walking from one gallery to another is an easy, enjoyable experience. The starting point and length of stay at each gallery is optional.
Puerto Vallarta has become an important center of creation, exhibition and promotion of art. Centro Histórico, in particular, has fine galleries, with an increasing number of national and international artists, which rival or exceed any other destination in Mexico. Remarkable paintings, exceptional sculptures, fine ceramics and noteworthy art in many diverse forms – these are the experiences of ArtWalk.
Since its heyday in the ‘60s, marked by the arrival of Liz Taylor, Ava Gardner and Richard Burton to the set of Night of the Iguana, the town has attracted filmmakers, artists, sculptors, musicians and cultural enthusiasts alike. The art scene has grown exponentially, fueled first by the development boom of the ‘80s and ‘90s that has now taken on a life of its own to support local, national and international art talent.
The opening of the Teatro Vallarta, a 912-seat state-of-the-art theater in the city´s center, in Spring of 2010 secured Vallarta´s place as a leading cultural center on Mexico´s Pacific Coast. Since its launch, the theater has hosted a wealth of national and international shows, including the Russian State Ballet, the world renowned Filippa Giordano pop opera singer, the Vagina Monologues and the spectacular must-see Fandango extravaganza, among others. The theater also houses an exceptional modern art gallery featuring some of Mexico’s most up-and-coming talent.
Puerto Vallarta is an increasingly important destination for art aficionados from around the world. Its Centro Historico is the perfect backdrop to inspire art lovers, and the vibrant art scene is reflected in the wealth of galleries, public sculptures and cultural festivals the city offers throughout the year.
The Centro Histórico, with its cobblestone streets, is the home of the ArtWalk. The purpose of ArtWalk is to provide a pleasant atmosphere for art collectors, art patrons, local residents and interested visitors to discover the great variety and exceptional quality of art available in Puerto Vallarta. In addition, ArtWalk is a chance to meet exhibiting artists, to make new acquaintances and to encounter old friends.
The ArtWalk season begins each year the last Wednesday of October and ends the last Wednesday of May with 14 participating galleries that offer exhibition/cocktails every Wednesday from 6 until 10 p.m. Because all the galleries associated with ArtWalk are located in Centro Histórico, walking from one gallery to another is an easy, enjoyable experience. The starting point and length of stay at each gallery is optional.
Puerto Vallarta has become an important center of creation, exhibition and promotion of art. Centro Histórico, in particular, has fine galleries, with an increasing number of national and international artists, which rival or exceed any other destination in Mexico. Remarkable paintings, exceptional sculptures, fine ceramics and noteworthy art in many diverse forms – these are the experiences of ArtWalk.
Since its heyday in the ‘60s, marked by the arrival of Liz Taylor, Ava Gardner and Richard Burton to the set of Night of the Iguana, the town has attracted filmmakers, artists, sculptors, musicians and cultural enthusiasts alike. The art scene has grown exponentially, fueled first by the development boom of the ‘80s and ‘90s that has now taken on a life of its own to support local, national and international art talent.
The opening of the Teatro Vallarta, a 912-seat state-of-the-art theater in the city´s center, in Spring of 2010 secured Vallarta´s place as a leading cultural center on Mexico´s Pacific Coast. Since its launch, the theater has hosted a wealth of national and international shows, including the Russian State Ballet, the world renowned Filippa Giordano pop opera singer, the Vagina Monologues and the spectacular must-see Fandango extravaganza, among others. The theater also houses an exceptional modern art gallery featuring some of Mexico’s most up-and-coming talent.
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