The beautiful seaside city of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico is well known for its artistic flair, made most evident by the various exhibits, galleries, and sculptures found throughout the town. Each of Puerto Vallarta’s art galleries has its own unique style and personality with works exhibited by popular Mexican artists as well as international artists. You can expect to see great paintings, exceptional ceramic art, sculptures, and more when you visit these galleries.
Decorate your home or add to your art collection
Puerto Vallarta’s galleries cater to both the serious art collector as well as the window shopper and are ideal locations to find something fabulous to decorate your home in Banderas Bay or purchase as a wonderful souvenir. The renowned weekly ArtWalk on Wednesday evenings is a great place to start your exploration of Puerto Vallarta’s art galleries, enjoying a wide range of galleries that open its doors with a glass of wine or canapes.
Here are just some of Puerto Vallarta’s art galleries to tempt you:
Omar Alonzo Art Gallery
The architecture of this contemporary gallery is very sleek, which adds a perfect complement to the rotating exhibits found there by top international and Mexican artists. The types of artwork targeted here are photographs, paintings and sculptures with a focus on contemporary and conceptual art.
Galeria Uno
Galeria Uno was the first art gallery to grace Puerto Vallarta and remains to be a favorite. Galeria Uno offers modern collections that are very colorful and range from abstract designs to modern paintings.
Peyote People
Mexican pre-Hispanic and folk art of the Peyote people can be found in this unique gallery. Expect to see molded tin artwork, Oaxacan wood carvings, yarn art, statues and beaded wall hangings. A treat for those looking for native Mexican art.
OPC – Oficina de Proyectos Culturales
The OPC gallery (Office for Cultural Projects) provides more than local art in its gallery, it is more like an art center that runs talks and programs. This nonprofit organization has a mission to promote contemporary art, culture and local artists.
Ro’Wo Gallery
This is one of the most colorful art galleries in Puerto Vallarta because it contains home accessories, novelty gift ideas, jewelry, fashion accessories and furniture crafted by local artisans of Mexico.
The Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk
Between October and May, expect Puerto Vallarta to come alive with the excitement of the ArtWalk. This year’s seasonal run is destined to keep both visitors and natives of Puerto Vallarta excited with each new weekly event in the Centro Historico. All kinds of art lovers and artists will be present, mingling and sharing their appreciation of the various exhibits displayed in the downtown area. Most galleries will offer a glass of wine or some kind of refreshment during the ArtWalk and invite one of their artists to be present.
More galleries to explore
These are just some of the galleries you can visit in Puerto Vallarta, the list goes on including Corsica, The Loft Gallery, MannMade Mexico, Dante Gallery and many more. You are sure to find something you like when you take the time to enjoy Puerto Vallarta’s galleries.