If you’re an art lover, you will be pleased to know that Puerto Vallarta is not only a top beach destination, it also has excellent art galleries as well. Situated on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta is a popular vacation destination that attracts millions of visitors each year to enjoy the area’s warm climate, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife scene, and delicious foods. Puerto Vallarta also has incredible art galleries that are worth exploring as well. During the high season from November through April, PV Art Walk is held on Wednesday evenings when art galleries stay open late and visitors and residents can enjoy pursuing amazing art at galleries within walking distance. In the meantime, keep reading more below to learn about Puerto Vallarta’s best art galleries.
Galleria Dante
To start with, many people consider Galleria Dante to be Puerto Vallarta’s largest fine art gallery and sculpture garden. Situated underneath the Vino de Dante restaurant, Galleria Dante has a wonderful mix of electric and unique art and represents more than 60 talented artists. For more than 30 years, it has been one of Puerto Vallarta’s top art galleries. Each year during high’s season PV art walk, you can attend a Meet the Artist Night at Galleria Dante. There, you can explore fine pieces of art and meet local and international artists while surrounded by friends.
Posters International
Next, Posters International is another interesting place to check out if you like art. Many visitors have commented that the art is incredible, high-quality and well-curated. Owner Martin Rosenberg has an extensive knowledge of the art industry and enjoys spending time talking with visitors about his work. They have a wonderful collection of vintage posters from classic films and more that have a unique history as well.
Mata Ortiz Art Gallery
Thirdly, the Mata Ortiz Art Gallery is a ceramic gallery located at the Puerto Vallarta airport. There, they exhibit and sell exquisite Mata Ortiz Pottery, which many consider to be the finest in Mexico. The ceramic is all handmade and was inspired by the ancient pre-hispanic culture of Paquimé. The ceramic designs are innovative with distinctive styles, and made by hand and in open fires. Owners Claudia Lovera and Alejandro Martinez have also started to include other types of art in addition including Incredible Catrinas, Huichol art, and reproductions of ancient pieces of the Occident of Mexico. In case you didn’t know, Huichol crafts are colorful art pieces from an ancestral community that are made with multicolor yarn or beads, depicting snakes, deer, eagles, jaguars, maize, suns, and fire.
Majolica Antica
If you’re looking for authentic Talavera art and pottery, head to the Majolica Antica Gallery. They sell genuine Talavera art that is beautiful and elaborately made. Owner Antonio and his wife are proud to have one of the best collections of Talavera art in the country. Make sure to stop by during your visit to Puerto Vallarta to check it out for yourself.
Galeria Caballito de Mar
The owner of Galeria Caballito de Mar gallery actually travels around the country to find art made by local artists. She buys the art to help support them and preserve their traditional art by selling it in her gallery. There, she has a wonderful collection of pottery, framed artwork of different kinds, jewelry, rugs, and more.
Galeria Pacifico
Galeria Pacifico has been in Puerto Vallarta since the late 1980’s. Founder Gary Thompson believed that Puerto Vallarta had a chance to showcase the incredible artistic talent and heritage of Mexico to visitors from all around the world. Initially, Mexican artists were given the greatest emphasis, but some foreign painters and international sculptors also have their art displayed in the gallery.
Galeria Uno
Last but not least, Galleria Uno is a sophisticated art gallery that offers a variety of modern art pieces. The open concept gallery has unique sculptures and figures made from petrified bone. They also have pieces made from jewelry and silver as well.
As you can see, there are many great art galleries to explore in Puerto Vallarta. Make sure to check them out during your next visit to Banderas Bay and let us know which one you enjoyed the most and why.
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