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Puerto Vallarta is a tourist destination full of art. Many galleries display paintings and sculptures by great artists, many of them based in the bay. Get to know Artwalk Puerto Vallarta, an impressive tour that will transform your vision of the world.
In addition to beautiful beaches and natural landscapes, Puerto Vallarta is home to various works of art. When it was still a small coastal town, its natural attractions attracted many artists from Mexico and the world. They were looking for a beautiful and quiet place to take refuge and be inspired. Thus, Vallarta gradually filled with artistic talents. Later, with the arrival of many tourists, the sale of works of art began to gain importance. that's how he was born Art walk Puerto Vallarta.
High quality art to wear
Puerto Vallarta grew at a rapid pace and very quickly went from being a small and quiet town to a major tourist destination. Travelers then found high-quality art to take home and those who stayed here were also looking for paintings and sculptures to decorate their homes and offices. Fascinated by the works and objects they found, the word spread and the destination became famous for it.
The art trade gained great strength. Little by little, art galleries multiplied in the center of the city. The inertia attracted more plastic artists, who made the port their home. The circles of creators, promoters and art lovers generated a recognized community in the destination.
Artwalk Puerto Vallarta: a walk of shapes and colors that will captivate you
Thanks to the proximity between one gallery and another in the historic center, the owners of several galleries had the idea for the ArtWalk. A walk that is offered at nightfall, so that those interested can visit as many as possible in the same walk.
Thus, in 1996, the ArtWalk of the historic center of Puerto Vallarta was born. This tour takes place from the beginning of November to the end of May. Until a couple of years ago, the ArtWalk was held every fortnight on Wednesdays with the participation of art galleries, jewelry stores and, in some editions, also restaurants. The only participating restaurant in this 2018 – 2019 edition is Café des Artistes, which on the night of the ArtWalk Puerto Vallarta offers a 3-course bistro menu for $595 pesos. Art galleries offer wine and cocktails to welcome visitors.
Currently it is held every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The participating galleries and jewelry stores in 2019 are:
- Collectika (Guadalupe Sanchez 858)
- Only One Jewelry (Guadalupe Sanchez 778)
- Corsica (Guadalupe Sanchez 756)
- Mann Made Mexico (Guadalupe Sanchez 672)
- Pacific Gallery (Aldama 174)
- Seahorse (Aldama 162)
- Office of Cultural Projects (Juárez 598)
- Gallery One (Morelos 561)
- The Bright Dawn (Crown 164)
- The Loft Gallery (Crown 176-A)
- Pots Gallery (Corona 176)
- Gallery 108 (Corona 186-B)
Artwalk: a tour with art through downtown Vallarta
The art gallery tour is a self-guided tour. That is, you decide which one to start with and how long to stay in each of them. The season and the schedule are ideal for walking through the picturesque historic center. In the galleries of the walk you will find a brochure with the map and information of all those who participate.
During the ArtWalk Puerto Vallarta, the galleries also organize receptions with the presence of the artists who are exhibiting their art in them. Some of the prominent artists participating are: Ramis Barquet, Sergio Garval, Evelyne Boren, Rogelio Díaz, Alfredo Langarica, José Luis Malo, among others.
Don't miss the opportunity to chat with them about their work. Get to know the person behind the incredible works of art that you will see in their multiple expressions: painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and folk art. Some galleries decorate these events with live music for the greater satisfaction of the attendees. Without a doubt, a tour with art.
