Art Opening: Art Animals [] Galeria Blue Moon

Friday, September 8, 5-8pm
Galería Blue Moon, Stirling Dickinson 7

by Henry Vermillion

Flamingos, a gorilla, camels, dolphins and yes- even some cute dogs and cats- will be on the walls and in the bins at Galeria Blue Moon beginning with an opening reception Friday, September 8, from five to eight pm. The gallery is located at Stirling Dickinson #7 in the art district of San Antonio (San Miguel de Allende, Mexico). Sales from the show will benefit the San Miguel Sociedad Protectora de Animales, the oldest animal shelter in the city.

The collaborative space features the work of painters Elvia Samaniego, Ray Leguizamo, Andrew Klein, Ernesto Zeivy and Henry Vermillion, the sculptor Vito Ascencio, jeweler Federico Gamaleri, and photographers Ri Anderson and James Gritz.

Although a cute cat or dog will definitely show up among the works, there are many inventive animal surprises as well.

The animal show will close with a bang: a closing cocktail is scheduled, Friday, September 29 from 5-8 pm and will feature a silent auction of all pieces not previously sold. Each art work will have a bidding sheet with a minimum price listed, and clients may make their written bid for that price. However, other clients may raise their bid for the same piece: at the end of the bidding, the highest bidder gets the art work. Starting prices will, of course, vary, but it should be remembered that the San Miguel SPA benefits from sales large or small. The bidding will be available only at the closing on September 29, but the art can also be purchased at normal prices during the month–long show.

Galería Blue Moon is a collaborative, cooperative art gallery located in San Miguel de Allende, a Unesco World Heritage city in the central, high desert plains of Mexico. It was founded in 2021 by an eclectic group of artists working in the mediums of painting, photography, collage and fiber art. Thematically conceived, monthly exhibits provide a venue for the cooperative members to show a range of their artwork and practice. Guest artists are invited to curate solo shows throughout the year.

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As a cooperative, the gallery does not charge a commission fee to the exhibiting artists. All sales go directly to the artists. Cooperative members support the ongoing efforts of the gallery by paying a monthly stipend. Donations to our Galería Blue Moon are greatly appreciated and support our ongoing efforts to democratize and support the arts in SMA.