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| I moved to Bucerias in 2005, and the Puerto Vallarta Art Walk was the only destination for art fans. I decided to drive into the "city" and was so impressed. It was the first art walk that I had attended and was very surprised to see all the participants both walkers and galleries. I walked to my gallery the next morning and looked down my little cobble stone street which had 13 galleries within a three block stretch. Then the proverbial light bulb lit. Why not here in Bucerias? Later that week there was an opening at one of the local galleries and I pitched my idea to the other artists and gallery owners on our street. Unfortunately it was not well received. "No one would come to Bucerias for an art walk", "The streets are too dark", No one likes to walk on the cobblestones". Oh well, I thought, but during that whole summer (our low season) I could not let go of the "dream". When the high season came around in November of 2006 I simply slipped a letter under the galleries doors announcing "The Bucerias Art Walk will take place in 1 week, have your doors open". Then I started to spread the word. There is a saying here, "there are two forms of communication in Bucerias, "Telcel" and "tell Christy". I sent out press releases and hung fliers on telephone poles. I went and introduced myself to all the local concierges at the resorts and produced maps of the participating galleries. To my pleasant surprise we had over 300 "walkers" at the first Bucerias Art Walk and it has been growing bigger and better ever since. I founded The Bucerias Art Walk to encourage new galleries to locate here and to offer artists of all types a venue to display their art in a real effort to bring art to the streets. There is so much undiscovered talent in Mexico and many of the artists cannot afford to pay commissions on their work. We display their art in the galleries, cafes, and even private patios all along Lazaro Cardenas and no commissions are charged. We have had artists from Canada, the U.S., and many parts of Mexico join us at The Bucerias Art Walk. Many food providers and caterers have also jumped on board and supply free taste treats to walkers. The Reward? There is nothing better than to see artists show and sell his or her first piece of art. The Goal? To grow as an art community and to hold charity events to raise funds to purchase art supplies and provide free art workshops for the children of Nayarit I personally extend an invitation: "When in the Puerto Vallarta area, be sure to make The Bucerias Art Walk one of your destinations. Stroll under the palm trees and watch our artisans practice their craft. But watch out!.......I promise, you will soak up some "local color". Christy Ann Beguesse Founder |
| Hi Christy, I want to thank you for the opportunity to show at the art walk on Jan 22 with. The experience was very nice and your growth and promotion of art in the area is wonderful. I met another vacationer at the airport on the way home who had purchased a sculpture and when I mentioned the art walk he said he made his purchase that night and loved it. Look forward to another opportunity next year. Sincerely, Pam Newberg Dear Christy, Participating in four of the Bucerias Art Walks this past winter was a highlight of my short painting career. Thank-you so much for arranging for my artist friends and me to set up in A Broken Art and in "The Visiting Artist Gallery" down the street to display and sell our paintings. The program is well organized and well received by visitors and locals alike. I enjoyed getting to know new friends in Bucerias. I appreciate that you continue to display and sell my watercolor paintings in the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza. Fondly, Cathy Fischer |
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