Huichol, or Wixáritari, Art Has Roots in Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta is rich with art from all parts of Mexico but one of my favorite types of art from this region is Huichol art which originated in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.
Vallarta Home to Almost 80 Art Galleries and Stores
With almost 80 different art galleries and stores in Puerto Vallarta, it's become challenging keeping an up-to-date list. This list was created from a Google search.
Grupo de Teatro Dionisio and Boa Viagem Teatro Provide Important Local Theater Outlet
Grupo de Teatro Dionisio and Boa Viagem Teatro are clear examples of these groups that have stood out - not only at the local level but at the state level - and that have exciting plans for this year.
BeefDip Bear Week Brings $240 Million Pesos Economic Benefit to Puerto Vallarta
BeefDip Bear Week, one of the largest and longest running bear events in the world, is bringing with it approximately $240 million pesos economic benefit for Puerto Vallarta (or equal to approximately $12 million USD).
Paper Mache that Slays
Mauricio Vargas Ruiz and Alberto Trejo Garcia practices artistic recycling and creates handmade whimsical and colorful paper mache animals, flowers, jewelry, and platters.
Tallest Catrina in the World Makes Debut in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta will officially break the Guinness record for the largest monumental Catrina in history on November 2, 2022.
Unreal Intimacy Art Show Dedicated to the Catrina and Queer Relationships
Just in time for Dia de Muertos, an art show dedicated to the Catrina and queer relationships will be held at the Sklarsky Smith Gallery in Colonia Emiliano Zapata in Puerto Vallarta.
Tonny Kenneth Releases New Heartfelt Album, ‘Happytamin’
Tonny Kenneth has released a new album that he says is his most personal project to date - and reflects some major moments in his life.
Tilt – Tracy Lee Stum Museum Opens Providing an Interactive 3D Experience
A new cultural and entertainment space, TILT, has opened in Puerto Vallarta, and offers more than 27 3D illusions, all created by California artist Tracy Lee Stum.
Mexican Independence Day Arrives As City Celebrates
Mexican Independence Day celebrates the beginning of the war that ended Spain’s colonial rule of Mexico. On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest, rang the bell of his church and proclaimed the call to arms that began the Mexican War for Independence.
Luis Valdez Wants to Open a New Window in Your World
Luis Valdez wants to open a new window in your world by teaching you a new language. He recently started teaching English and Spanish classes in Puerto Vallarta. His classes are small, intimate and designed for lots of one-on-one learning time.
Aspergers Leads Michael Tolleson Robles Down Artistic Path
Michael Tolleson Robles, a gay autistic savant artist, author and advocate, has brought his talents to Puerto Vallarta and opened a new art gallery, Galeria Robles.
53 Years of Stonewall: The Riots that Started the Gay Revolution
Stonewall, was the beginning of a revolution that fights against prejudices, laws, governments, political parties and religions.
Rodolfo Blanco and The Starving Artist Studio Gallery Gives Voice to Art
The Starving Artist Studio Gallery was born from the heart and head of the artist Rodolfo Blanco and displays great local artists.
‘We are born naked, the rest is Drag’ is the winning photograph of the LGBTQ+ Contest of the Festival Nuestro Orgullo
During Pride week in Puerto Vallarta, the Nuestro Orgullo Festival launched a call for an LGBTQ+ themed photography contest.
Celebrate World Malbec Day with La Tienda Grande
La Tienda Grande invites you to celebrate World Malbec Day, along with a special tasting dinner, paired Malbecs from Casa Madero.
Casa Museo Puerto Vallarta Seeks Donations To Come to Life
Casa Museo would be Puerto Vallarta's first history museum where artistic, historical and cultural testimonies are housed.
Alison Lo is taking Puerto Vallarta by Storm
Puerto Vallarta is a melting pot of cultures, styles, moods and grooves and it’s thanks to the eclectic variety of people that flock here. Alison Lo was drawn to PV due to its magnetism and her curiosity and is now a headlining artist in town.
Elliot Page’s Time Cover
Elliot Page’s Times cover will set a precedent in the fight for trans equality. Cultural change is a hard thing to measure accurately but important moments of visibility, such as this cover, can help raise awareness and start a conversation.
Wednesday Nights Centro Comes Alive with Art!
Without a thought, Puerto Vallarta is a lively town with much to see and do and most visitors might feel like they didn’t have enough time to take it all in. Local attractions, water activities, beautiful beaches and a huge offer of restaurants and bars to choose from make it seem almost impossible to find yourself with nothing to do and although this is true, we’ve got an exciting option for you to keep on your agenda. Every Wednesday afternoon the Historic Center Art Walk takes place with participating galleries offering welcome cocktails to guests and sometimes even having artists present to greet and meet visitors.
