The Art Scene of Loja Ecuador

logo, designed by Julio Quitama ASSOCIATION - Asociación de Artistas Plásticos y Visuales de Loja (AAPVL) Collective dedicated to promoting Lojano culture and art. 2018 directory of officers: Paulina Salinas - President Angel Aguilar - Vice President Carlos Yaguana - Secretary Rina Huaman - Pro-Secretary Lenin Salinas - Treasurer Yorqui Llacxaguanga - legal advisor Paul Ramirez - unique vocal Recent exhibition: Interfaces 2018 in the Sala Eduardo Kingman . Phone:  +593 (07) 261-4104 facebook.com/aapvl2018

COLLECTIVE - Wabi-Sabi Official statement: "Artists’ Collective of the city of Loja, spreading the art of our artists and realized cultural projects." Based on the Japanese philosophy "Wabi Sabi" which finds beauty in the simple, the perfect imperfect. Art exhibitions, murals, and more. Recent exhibitions include: “Contrasts” in the Casona Cultural (2018), “The Beauty of Imperfection" at City Gate (2018), "Lifting Flight" in the Sala Eduardo Kingman (2017). Portion of a mural for the 18 November School made by the collective facebook.com/Wabi-Sabi

COLLECTIVE - El Zañe A Libertarian organization, Loja's artists cooperatively work together to advance the cause of art in public spaces of the city and surrounds. El Zañe also provides workshops to improve life, such as permaculture, medicinal plants, organic make-up, vegan food, bio-construction, and more, plus arranges hikes into the hills/mountains to inspire appreciation for the nature of Loja. Check their Facebook page for current events and activities. facebook.com/El-ZANE