San Miguel de Allendes Artists Open Their Doors to Art Lovers for Unique Weekend Events
San Miguel Studio Tours brings art lovers and creators together in studios and galleries in Central Mexico. The tours begin in July and continue through April 2006.
Mexico (PRWEB) June 11, 2005 -- Mercado San Miguel, the premier guidebook to the art community in San Miguel de Allende, has announced Studio Tours weekends. Art connoisseurs from around the world will be gathering in the mountains of central Mexico for this event, which offers weekend tours beginning the first Friday of each month for the next ten months. Visitors have the opportunity to tour studios and galleries, as well as mingle with the artists.
Each weekend kicks off with a Friday evening cocktail reception in the Mercado headquarters at Recreo 80. The atmosphere provides visitors with a relaxed and social setting to meet San Miguel artists and gallery owners and observe the latest artwork. Studios and galleries, featuring special events and demonstrations, are open from ten to four on Saturday and Sunday.
Past guests have described Studio Tours as very intimate", a gift to visit" and a wonderful display of art." Deemed one of the top ten destinations in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, the San Miguel Studio Tours are a necessary element for every dilettante.
This season we are pleased to include several new artists including native Mexican artists Pilar Somonte, Arturo Meade and photographer, Lander Rodriguez," says founder, Shari Reynolds Ayala. Arturo was featured this spring in a NYC exhibition and will be showing in the Florence Biennale in December. One of the most popular stops on the tour is the studio showplace of Toller Cranston, Olympic medallist and three-time World Champion figure skater."
Studio Tours is a free event supporting the arts in San Miguel de Allende. Schedules and art maps are available in Atencion-the local English newspaper, at www.MercadoSanMiguel.com or at the opening receptions at Recreo 80. Shuttle service between the studios and galleries is available throughout each weekend of the Studio Tours.
About San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a jewel of Spanish Colonial architecture with cobblestone streets and picturesque church domes, frozen in time. For centuries, San Miguel de Allende has been an art colony that nurtures creativity. San Miguel is accessible from three airports-Leon (BJX), Queretero (QRO) and Mexico City (MEX). San Miguel hotel recommendations include artist-owned Casa Quetzal, Casa Liza and Casa Calderoni. Book online through www.adventuresandtravelinmexico.com.
About Mercado San Miguel
Founded in 2004, by Alvaro Ayala and Shari Reynolds Ayala, Mercado San Miguel connects art buyers with artists and galleries in San Miguel de Allende. Our goal is to be the most informative, single source of information for visitors interested in the San Miguel art community. More information on Mercado San Miguel can be found online at www.MercadoSanMiguel.com.
Contact:
Shari Reynolds Ayala
Mercado San Miguel
[+52 415 152.0805
866.762.0805
www.MercadoSanMiguel.com
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