Galleria Dante
 Puerto Vallarta's Largest Art Gallery
Galleria Dante, the largest and most eclectic art gallery in Puerto Vallarta, resides in an old hacienda and sculpture garden on one of the best streets in Old Town, Basilio Badillo. Owned and operated by Claire and Joe Guarniere, the gallery features artwork by more than 50 artists, ranging from museum quality masterpieces to works created by emerging artists, primarily Mexican.
The success this American-Canadian couple has achieved in Puerto Vallarta proves that amazing things can happen when you love what you do, who you do it with, and do it very well. And no one has worked harder or smarter over the years than Joe and Claire, who've been dedicated to an exciting shared path since marrying here in the ‘80s. Their daughter, Gena, joined forces two years ago after graduating with a BA from UBC.
The Guarniere's passion for art was evident in their first PV business venture, Pizza Joe. Patrons constantly commented on the art decorating the gardens and walls of their restaurant. So, after enjoying 8 years as successful restaurateurs, they took out the pizza ovens and opened Galleria Dante.
This 6,000-square-foot art gallery, which celebrated its 15th year in Puerto Vallarta in 2010, specializes in original works by contemporary sculptors from all over Mexico, including Gabriel Colunga, Guillermo Gomez, Jonás Gutiérrez, Francisco Quintero, Rocio Sanchez and Meridy Volz, ranging in size from miniatures to monuments.
They also have an eclectic and interesting collection of classical, contemporary, and abstract original paintings by local, national and international artists such as Jean-Gabriel Lambert, Javier Lampreabe, Richard Baker, Rogelio Diaz, Edgar Martinez and Cherie Sibley, to name a few.
New artwork comes in on a weekly basis, so even if you have visited Galleria Dante in the past, it is always worth a second look.
 Open Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, Galeria Dante is located at Basilio Badillo #269 in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone. For more information, call (322) 222-2477, or send an email to info(at)galleriadante.com. To see some of the art work on display at Galleria Dante, visit GalleriaDante.com.
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Gallería Dante's Final Show of the Season
 Claire, Joe & Gena Guarniere
Gallería Dante's last 'Meet the Artists' show of the season will be held this Friday, March 23rd. The show unites a trio from Guadalajara who represent three generations of artists that have collectively exhibited in Puerto Vallarta for more than 79 years.
New Exhibit Opens at Galleria Dante Friday
 Gena Guarniere
At 6:00 pm on Friday, February 10th, a cocktail reception will open the newest art exhibit at Galleria Dante, featuring the works of Cherie Sibley & Ignacio Guerrero. Cherie is a 16 year local expatriate while Ignacio is a Mexican native from Guadalajara.
3 Artists Open at Galleria Dante Jan 27
 Gena Guarniere
On January 27 from 6-10 pm, during the Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle, a cocktail reception will open two special art exhibits. 'AnDante' welcomes Guadalajara artist Israel Zzepda and an exhibit by Guillermo Brockmann and Nino Magaña opens at Galleria Dante.
3 Artists Open at Galleria Dante Dec 16
 Gena Guarniere
On Friday, December 16 from 6-10 pm, during this week's South Side Shuffle, a cocktail reception will open art exhibits by international artists Ute Hagen, Javier Zepeda and Linda Kauffmann at Galleria Dante, Basilio Badillo #269 in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone.
Four Artists Open at Galleria Dante Nov 25
 Gena Guarniere
On November 25 from 6-10 pm, during the Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle, a cocktail reception will open two special art exhibits. 'AnDante' welcomes Guadalajara artist Israel Zzepda and an exhibit by Leticia Schmidt, Dana O’Donnell, David Zepeda opens at Galleria Dante.
Galleria Dante Season Opener November 11
 Claire Guarniere
Gabriel Colunga, Oscar Solis and Juana Cortez will open the 2011-2012 art season at Galleria Dante on Friday, November 11, from 6 to 10 pm. These three self-taught artists from Guadalajara cover a great diversity of themes in a variety of mediums.
Galleria Dante 2011/12 Art Season Newsletter
 Claire, Joe & Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante has made some changes to the gallery this summer. Phase 1 will be completed by October 1st, when we reopen for the 2011-12 Vallarta Art Season, but like many of our projects, it keeps evolving. Here's what you can look forward to in the coming months.
Israel Zzepda Travels to Sardinia, Italy
 Gena Guarniere
On April 22nd, Guadalajara artist Israel Zzepda travels to the island of Sardinia, Italy to celebrate, with all of Italy, the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of the Italian Republic and the 120th Anniversary of one of its most important socialist fighters, Antonio Gramsci.
Guerrero & Zepeda Moreno at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On April 8th, during the last Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle of the season, Galleria Dante will open a new painting exhibit featuring Jalisco artists Ignacio Guerrero and David Zepeda Moreno with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
Valui & del Campo Open at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On March 25th an art exhibition featuring original paintings by Guadalajara artist Luis Valui and unique sculptures by Lagos de Moreno artist Miguel Angel del Campo will open with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm at Galleria Dante on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Zardoni & Lambert Open at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On March 11th an exciting new art exhibit featuring unique sculptures by Mexico City artist Alvaro Zardoni and original paintings by Montreal artist Jean-Gabriel Lambert will open at Galleria Dante, Basilio Badillo 269 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
 Galleria Dante: 15 Years of Art Perfection
 PVNN
In December, Galleria Dante celebrated 15 years since they transformed their successful Italian restaurant of 7½ years, to the gallery. More than 10 artists will be on hand to greet friends and clients at Galleria Dante on Dec 30th, from 6 to 10 pm.
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