Date
Sunday, March 1 at 12:00 PM
ArtFest: 10th Anniversary of Arte Daría
Cerrada de Cardenal #227, Las Aralias
Accepted Payment Methods
Cash (MXN), Visa and Mastercard
Dress Code
Casual
Reservation
No reservations
Overview
Arte Daría Centro de Expresión Alternativa celebrates its 10th anniversary with ArtFest, a full day of art and community at Rancho Ojo de Agua. The program includes the art showcase opening, commercial and food stands, creative expression workshops (clay, experimental painting, and collage), live music, flamenco, and an awards segment recognizing sponsors and media partners. A special guest activation features ‘Kuikani,’ a life-size inflatable whale calf presented by ECOBAC/RABEN to raise awareness about entangled whale rescue. Sponsors include PRISA — Pinta Bien Tu Vida, Vallarta Natours, Placas y Trofeos, LIGO Academy (by Frederic Bedard), IEX Multimedia, PV Dental Avant Garde, Mari Torres — Acupuntura y Biomagnética, Zana Yoga, Katya Homm Properties, El Rincón de los Guisados, and Puerto Vallarta Neurofeedback. Free admission with on-site parking; workshops require a recovery contribution.
Highlights
- Art showcase inauguration and opening of commercial and food stands
- Creative expression workshops from 12:30pm to 5:00pm
- Live performance by Dúo XochiQuetzal and vocals by Abby González
- Flamenco show featuring La Boquita, Sol María, and Silvia A.
- Special guest ‘Kuikani’ life-size inflatable whale calf with ECOBAC/RABEN
- Awards segment for sponsors and media
- Official closing at 5:00pm
- Free entrance
- Parking available on-site
Safety Notes
Outdoor event. Sunscreen, hat and comfortable clothing recommended. Stay hydrated during the event.
Restrictions
Outside food not permitted
Outside drinks not permitted
Pets not allowed
What's included
Free festival entrance
Access to art exhibition
Access to artistic program (music, vocals, and flamenco)
Access to the special Kuikani exhibit (ECOBAC/RABEN)
Free parking
Creative workshop contributions
Art purchases
Location
Get directionsCerrada de Cardenal #227, Las Aralias
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Schedule
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
EndedArt Showcase Opening
Main exhibition area
Inauguration of the art showcase and opening of commercial and food stands.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EndedSpecial Guest: Kuikani (ECOBAC/RABEN)
Information area
Life-size inflatable whale calf exhibit (3.5 m / 11.5 ft) raising awareness about entangled whale rescue.
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EndedCreative Expression Workshops
Workshop area
Workshops begin: Clay Creation (Caro & Nahomi, $150), Express-Arte Experimental Painting (Dafne DL, $150), and Creative Card Collage (Eduardo Sevilla, $100).
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EndedDúo XochiQuetzal
Main stage
Live music and singing performance.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EndedFlamenco Show
Main stage
Performance by La Boquita, Sol María, and Silvia A. featuring music, vocals, and dance.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EndedAbby González
Main stage
Live vocal performance.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EndedAcknowledgments and Closing
Main stage
Recognition awards to sponsors and media partners, followed by the official festival closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entrance is completely free. Creative workshops require a recovery contribution ($100 or $150 MXN, depending on the workshop).
Yes, parking is available at Rancho Ojo de Agua.
Three workshops will be offered: Clay Creation ($150), Express-Arte Experimental Painting ($150), and Creative Card Collage ($100). They start at 12:30pm and run until 5:00pm.
No outside food, no outside drinks, and no pets are permitted.
Kuikani is a life-size inflatable whale calf (3.5 m / 11.5 ft) presented by ECOBAC/RABEN, an organization focused on entangled whale rescue.