Galleria Dante - 48380 Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallartas largest and most eclectic art gallery. 50 artists, painters, sculptors, international, mexican artists
About Galleria Dante
Galleria Dante and Di Vino Dante, even though two separate businesses, are both located in an old hacienda style villa. After meeting in Puerto Vallarta in 1986, Claire and Joe Guarniere, inspired by Dante and Beatrice and their mutual love of Italy, began their family business in 1988 with an Italian restaurant called "Pizza Joe" and a small classical Art Gallery. In 1995, their passion for art outweighed the long hours in the restaurant business so they opened “Galleria Dante”, which is now the largest and most eclectic fine art gallery in Puerto Vallarta, exhibiting the works of more than 60 artists –from emerging to well established museum artists (both painters and sculptors). Of these artists 85% are Mexican-born. The countless pieces are arranged in the European “salon” style throughout the massive gallery’s eight rooms, including a beautiful open-air courtyard.
In 2013, Gena, born and raised in the family businesses, opened Di Vino Dante, a wine and Tapas bar overlooking the gallery's sculpture garden which also offers larger plates. The restaurant also rotates art from the gallery, offering the opportunity for diners to purchase art while enjoying a fine glass of wine or cocktail.
During her second year at University “UBC” in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gena took “Wine Science” to complete her Science credit. It changed her life. Growing up in an Italian family, surrounded by art and after numerous summers in Italy, she had never developed a taste for wine. With her interest peaked and a new found love of wine, she took more wine classes, in what free time she had in completing her Fine Art degree.
After studying wine theory and tasting hundreds of bottles of wine, she dreamed of how to work in the business.
Both business continue to evolve and grow, the Gallery always in search of new artists, the wine bar offering new menu items and an extensive wine cellar. Later this season, Di Vino Dante will be opening the rooftop garden, which will also be available for special events and private parties.
Galleria Dante and Di Vino Dante are located at Basilio Badillo #269, in the Old Town, Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta.
New artwork comes in on a regular basis, and the restaurant offers weekly specials, so even if you have visited Galleria Dante in the past, it is always worth another visit....
Contact Galleria Dante
| Address : | Basilio Badillo 269, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico |
| Phone : | 📞 +77 |
| Website : | http://www.galleriadante.com/ |
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| City : | Jal. |
| Description : | Opened in 1995, this salon in a hacienda-style villa offers paintings & sculptures by local artists. |
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Leslie Moyer on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This gallery has SO MUCH to see! Plan to spend a couple hours there if you want to look at everything. A good range of prices, too. It was one of the galleries where we were expressly told we could take photographs (some galleries don’t allow it). Most helpful tip: wear insect repellent. The water feature in the courtyard must breed mosquitoes. (Gallery owners would be wise to use biological control there—we cut our visit short for this reason.) We went back another night for dinner in the balcony upstairs—delicious food! Highly recommend!
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Dan Boy on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ So beautiful, they let you see the arts, take pictures, staff are really nice.
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Omar S on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This beautiful private gallery is much more substantial than it looks from outside, chock full of many types of art (all local artists). There's multiple rooms and a large courtyard, all packed with art.
Different styles, mediums, formats, with quite a bit of sculpture and an emphasis on local subjects. It's refreshingly very different if you're used to US art galleries.
When I was there (Sep 2019), part of the building was closed for renovation and it was still well worth the visit.
I was originally looking for a museum experience on a rainy day, but was happy to find Dante instead. Unlike in a museum, you're also allowed/encouraged to take photos. Helpful staff also, who don't hover like you'd experience in US galleries.
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Sharon Morris on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very friendly staff. Large gallery with a variety of high priced pieces. Were told photography is allowed.
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Joshua Kaminski on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some really impressive pieces of art.
Prices are expensive for me, but if I were in the market, this is the place I would come. Great quality. Beautifully tranquil grounds. Great customer service. Worth a visit, especially if you're in the market for a new bright work.
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Nancy Myers on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beautiful space, open air. Great service, very friendly staff. Food was delicious, many gluten free options.
Including dessert!
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Patricia Lane on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fantastic art work. Wish I had more time here
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Jennifer Johnston on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This gallery is amazing. They represent over 60 different artists and have a vast selection of local artists that live within a block of the gallery. The staff are completely knowledgeable and love to assist with any questions and give you background on all the artists.
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