Old Town Art Walk

January 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Old Town is the original historic center of the site where on December 12, 1851, Puerto Vallarta was settled. In this area you will find the Main Plaza, the Church of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe and her crown which has become the famous Vallarta icon, the City Hall, as well as the charming Malecón (board walk). Old Town offers its visitors a large selection of art, delicious meals, jewelry, and hundreds of antique stores with lots of treasures.

It is in this place, with its cobbled stone streets, where the Art Walk takes place. In 2008-2009, the Art Walk season starts on October 29, 2008 and ends on May 27, 2009 with 16 galleries that offer an exhibition/cocktail from 6 to 10 pm. every Wednesday.

The purpose of the walk is to provide a pleasant atmosphere for art collectors and guests to appreciate the quality of the art exhibited. As all of the associated galleries are located in Old Town, walking from one gallery to another is an easy and enjoyable experience.

You may start the Art Walk at any gallery and spend as much time as you wish. The Art Walk is a good way to meet the exhibition artists, make new friends or re-encounter old ones.

Puerto Vallarta has become an important center of creation, exhibition and promotion of art, with more fine galleries than any other beach destination in Mexico representing an increasing number of national and international artists. Striking paintings, beautiful sculptures, very fine ceramics, art in all forms … that is the Art Walk!

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The Galleries …

Galería Vallarta
Since 1989 owner Barbara Peters has specialized in ‘Art in All Forms” by talented contemporary and traditional artists. Located in the heart of the Centro Historico, you will find treasures by more than 60 painters, sculptors, jewelry designers and artisans in this unique 2 floor gallery.
Juárez #265

Sergio Bustamente
Sergio Bustamente, Mexico’s most famous living sculptor, offers unique signature and style in ceramic, bronze and resin.
Juárez #275

Galería 8 Y Más
Faithfully represents more than 45 of the best artists in Mexico. From great masters to young talents, one can sense the projection of the soul in a variety of materials and techniques. The artwork on display includes sculpture, painting and mixed media. Surrealism, abstract, figurative, naïf and expressionism are just some of the artistic styles exhibited on the walls of Galería 8 Y Más.
Corona #186
Miramar #237

Galería de Ollas
… exclusively dedicated to sell the fine pottery of Mata Ortiz, Mexico. This little town in the middle of the desert of Chihuahua State is the hometown of about 400 ceramists who created this form of art. Each piece is hand-built with coils and painted free hand with great refinement of forms and surfaces.
Corona #176

The Loft Galería
In a setting evoking the great urban art spaces, founders Rubén Cham and John Strawn exhibit and represent the works of the finest contemporary artists of the Americas. Independent art dealers and advisers, they assist individuals and corporations, as well as other galleries in developing collections, their services personalized and confidential.
Corona #176-A

Galería Corona
Located in the tradition gallery zone of Puerto Vallarta represents Mexican painters, sculptors and artisans, many of them awarded in the Biennal of Florence, Italy.
Corona #164

Galería Uno
Vallarta’s oldest and most respected art gallery with a wide selection of contemporary art, featuring more than 30 artists living and working in Mexico.
Morelos #561

Galería Emociones
For Yuri Zatarain the creative momentum didn’t stop with the rich creation of art. He created his own space to exhibit it under the name of EMOCIONES. The bright rooms of the gallery transport you to the magical interiors of the artist.
Morelos #586

Galería Pacífico
Opened in 1987 by its owner/directo. Gary Thompson, and since then it has presented an eclectic blend of highly talented and acknowledged artists, mostly Mexican and primarily sharing a diverse contemporary focus, but ranging in age from the mid-thirties to the late eighties. The prestigious Frommer’s Guide to Mexico has recommended Galería Pacífico as “one of the best galleries in Mexico.”
Aldama #174

Art Gallery Millan
Contemporaty art on painting, sculpture and mixed media from national and international artists like: Felipe Morfin, Beatriz Aguirre, Aida Ermat, Laurencia Evans, Steve Weiner, Ger Alby, Lucia Polanco, Adrix Rosales, among others.
Aldama #209

Galería A.L. Arte LatinoAmericano
Open since 1998 this gallery located in one of Vallarta’s historic buildings offers two levels of airy exhibition space featuring Vallarta’s most recognized artist, Marta Gilbert, along with internationally acclaimed contemporary artists: Jose Guerrero, Yolanda Marroquin. Eduardo Mejorada, Marenal y Celeste Acevedo among others.
Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez #155

Galería Córsica
Contemporary art at its best. Galería Córsica
Is a favorite of art collectors due to the fact that its catalogue includes only top Mexican fine artists. Be prepared to enjoy the kind of art that you would see in the most important art museums in Mexico. Manuel Felguérez, Juan Soriano and Vladimir Cora are only a few examples of what you can find there along with some other established artists.
Leona Vicario #230
Guadalupe Sánchez #735

Galerie de Artistes
Since 1992, Galerie de Artistes is renowned by its eclectic contemporary art collection. Showing from a small objet d’art to important pieces by great masters of Mexican art, we proudly represent: Feliciano Bejar, Magali Lara, Miguel Castro Leñero. Lucia Maya, Alejandra Arango. Evelyne Boren, Esau Andrade, among others.
Leona Vicario #248

Galería Whitlow
You stop and stare, entranced wondering, “How does he do that?” … Galería Whitlow displays the masterful realism of Michael Whitlow. With exacting detail, wonderful interplay of darks and lights dancing amidst exquisite, rich, vibrant colors, these paintings are like classical music for the eyes. Galería Whitlow also features the evocative Venetian and Parisian scenes of V. Gribennikov.
Leona Vicario #233

Galería Omar Alonso
Recognized as a leading contemporary art dealer and well known as the first in Puerto Vallarta to present fine photography, Galería Omar Alonso proudly represents artists such as: Flor Garduño, Luis Gonzalez Palma, Roberto Cortazar, Raymundo Andrade, Wouter Deruytter, among others.
Leona Vicario #249

Thierry Blouet
The prestigious chef and art lover exhibits his valuable collection and more, in a magical atmosphere: one of the first Vallarta houses, dedicated to art for more than 20 years. Located next o the White Tower of the landmark Café Des Artists, a must see setting for the expression of the artistic vanguard.
Guadalupe Sanchez #756