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The dates July 27, 28 & 29, mark a significant event in Oaxaca, known as Oaxaca Estudio Abierto, designed to promote interaction between local artists and those members of the public interested in creative endeavors. On July 28th, between 10 am and 8 pm, painters, sculptors, ceramicists and photographers will be opening their studios or workshops to exhibit their art.

Oscar Carrizosa, coordinator of the event for the second consecutive year, has emphasized that its purpose will be “to showcase the artists and where they work, and while their studios and workshops are open to the public those interested will have and opportunity to speak and interact with them, with a view to learning more about where and how such reknowned artistry has brought fame to the state”.

Carrizosa continued: “Oaxaca Estudio Abierto is a unique and enjoyable format by which to appreciate art, meet the artists, explore various neighborhoods in Oaxaca and acquire pieces for one’s own collection”.

The inaugural event of Oaxaca Estudio Abierto will take place on July 27th at 7 pm, at the Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños, were there will be a colective exhibition and a silent auction

On July 28th, from 10 am to 8 pm in the evening, the artists will open their studios to the public. Downtown historical center will be divided in four different areas and depending of the area it will be a different schedule for the artists to open their studios.

On July 28th at 10 am a guided tour will leave from Casa Crespo, Crespo 415, and at 4 pm from Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños, García Vigil at Independencia. On the 29nd of July, at 10 am a guided tour will leave, from Casa Crespo at 10 am, for San Agustín, Etla to vist artists´ studios, the paper workshop and the Centro de las Artes de San Agustín. (CASA).

The program will also facilitate an interchange between artists, residents and visitors, so as to attempt to create liaisons for the continued development of artistic endeavor.

Those interested in participating in the event will have an opportunity to learn and better understand the creative artistry of, amongst others: Abelardo López, Fernando Andriacci, Justina Fuentes, Laurie Litowitz, Demetrio Polgovsky, Marta Jorio, Oscar Carrizosa, Rodolfo G. Feria, Jonathan Barbieri, Rolando Rojas, Guillermo Roel, Juan Alcázar, Guillermo Olguín, Mauricio Cervantes, Lorena Montes, Demetrio Barrita, students and teachers of Rufino Tamayo workshop, Sara Corenstein, Miriam Ladrón de Guevara, Raúl Herrera, Raúl Soruco, Marco Bustamante, Arnulfo Mendoza, Virgilio Santaella, Guillermo Brena, Luis Ríos, Misael Méndez, María Luisa de Villa, Efeo Pérez, Josefa García, Saúl Castro, Eddie Martínez, Felipe Morales, Amador Montes, María Rosa Astorga, Gabriela León, María Campiglia, Gabriel Coto, Adán Paredes, Antonio Turok, Valeria Campos, Alejandra Villegas and Cristina Luna.

Each day, at night fall, our tour concludes with a very special invitation to join this select group of artists for a soirée at Oaxaca´s favorite bohemian haunt, El Salón Central, Hidalgo 302 at 10 pm. Don´t miss it! First round is free.

In addition, Carrizosa has stated that to help facilitate encounters between artists and the public, maps will be distributed showing the location of workshops which are in the downtown core, in Jalatlaco and in Xochimilco. They’ll be available from the city’s tourist information booths and main museums.

To make reservations and more information at phone (951) 514 1102 or at email info@go-oaxaca.com

Map of Studios
List of Artists